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Utah Mammoth triumphs over Vancouver Canucks in a 4-1 victory, marking their second consecutive win. Mikhail Sergachev and Kevin Stenlund lead the Mammoth with a goal and an assist each. Karel Vejmelka makes 31 saves for the win. Vancouver, on the other hand, remains winless in their last four games, with Arshdeep Bains scoring their only goal.

In a high-stakes matchup, the Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Utah Mammoth, aiming to boost their season standings. Despite outshooting the Mammoth in the first period, a late power play goal by Mikhail Sergachev gave Utah a 1-0 lead. The Canucks continued to pressure in the second period, outshooting Utah significantly, but Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka stood tall, stopping every shot. Nick Schmaltz scored for Utah, extending their lead to two. Vancouver finally broke their scoring drought in the third period with a goal from Arshdeep Bains, but Vejmelkas outstanding performance kept the Canucks at bay. Kevin Stenlund and John Marinos empty-net goal secured Utahs 4-1 victory. Looking ahead, Utah faces the Calgary Flames, while Vancouver hosts the Minnesota Wild, both on Saturday evening.

The New Jersey Devils, currently on a four-game losing streak, suffered a 3-0 shutout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Former Devils goalie Akira Schmid earned the shutout, while Jacob Markstrom made several crucial saves but couldnt prevent the loss. The teams captain, Nico Hischier, defended Markstrom and emphasized the need for more offense, particularly without star player Jack Hughes. The Devils, with a record of 16-11-1, will face the Boston Bruins on Saturday, aiming to end their losing streak.

Dallas Stars Dominate San Jose Sharks in High-Scoring Game: The Stars secured a 4-1 victory, scoring three goals in the final period, with Jason Robertson, Sam Steel, Mikko Rantanen, and Miro Heiskanen finding the net. The win improves the Stars record to 18-5-5.

Dallas Stars extend point streak to nine games with a four-to-one win over San Jose Sharks, led by Mikko Rantanens goal and two assists. Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen also score, while Wyatt Johnston contributes two assists and Jake Oettinger makes sixteen saves. San Jose Sharks, despite Collin Grafs goal, lose their second consecutive game, with Yaroslav Askarov making twenty saves. Jeff Skinner returns to the Sharks lineup after a ten-game absence due to a lower-body injury.

In a dominant performance, the Vegas Golden Knights shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0, ending the Devils three-game losing streak. Despite both teams having goals disallowed early on, Shea Theodore scored with 12 seconds left in the first period, setting the tone for Vegas victory. The Devils outshot the Golden Knights in the second period but couldnt convert, and failed to capitalize on their power play opportunities in the third. The Golden Knights, on the other hand, scored on their power plays, with Tomas Hertl and Ivan Barbashev securing the win. The Devils will face the Boston Bruins next, while the Golden Knights will take on the New York Rangers.

Winnipeg Jets Triumph Over Buffalo Sabres: Kyle Connors Goal Streak Continues, Eric Comrie Shines in Net The Winnipeg Jets secured a convincing 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at home, marking a significant turnaround after a previous defeat to the same team. Star player Kyle Connor extended his goal streak to four games and contributed an assist, while Eric Comrie made 34 saves in net. The Sabres, struggling with four losses in their last six games, couldnt keep up with the Jets offensive pressure. Jason Zucker scored the only goal for Buffalo, but the Jets quickly regained control with goals from Tanner Pearson, Cole Koepke, and an empty-net goal from Gabriel Vilardi. This win showcases the Jets resilience and their ability to bounce back from setbacks.

Dylan Cozens Offensive Spark, Defensive Concerns: A Mixed Bag for Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators trade for Dylan Cozens at the 2025 deadline aimed to bring a new spark to their top six. Through 27 games, Cozens has delivered offensively, scoring 9 goals and 17 points, putting him on pace for 27 goals this season. However, his defensive play has raised concerns, with a minus-12 rating and the team being outscored when hes on the ice. The question remains whether Cozens can improve his defensive awareness to become a legitimate star for the Senators.