NHL Recap: Penguins' Sergei Murashov Shuts Out Predators in Second Start
In a stellar performance, Sergei Murashov, a 21-year-old Russian goaltender, secured his first NHL win in just his second career start. Murashov stopped all 21 shots faced, guiding the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in the 2025 NHL Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden. This triumph marked a turning point for the Penguins, who had been on a three-game losing streak, winning just once in their previous seven games.
The Penguins' offensive prowess was showcased by Parker Wotherspoon, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and Blake Lizotte, who collectively scored four goals. Conversely, Juuse Saros, the Predators' goaltender, made 18 saves out of 21 shots, but couldn't prevent the loss. The Predators' recent form has been poor, losing eight of their last ten games.
Avalanche's Dominance Continues
The Colorado Avalanche continued their impressive run, defeating the New York Islanders 4-1 in Denver. Brock Nelson and Victor Olofsson scored within 1:19 in the second period, and Ross Colton added to the lead. Martin Necas also found the back of the net, while Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves. Despite Nathan MacKinnon's absence, the Avalanche has won six straight games and is on a remarkable 10-game point streak, with only one regulation loss this season.
Wild's Overtime Heroics
In a thrilling overtime encounter, the Minnesota Wild emerged victorious over the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2. Kirill Kaprizov's game-winning goal with 9.7 seconds left in overtime secured the win for Minnesota. Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin also contributed to the Wild's success, winning their fourth game in five attempts. The Golden Knights, on the other hand, suffered a setback, losing one of their two road games.
Canucks' Third-Period Rally
The Vancouver Canucks staged a remarkable comeback, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2. Kiefer Sherwood, Linus Karlsson, and Drew O'Connor scored in a 100-second span during the third period, showcasing the team's resilience. Quinn Hughes had a career-high four assists, and Jake DeBrusk and Mackenzie MacEachern also found the net. The Lightning's Nikita Kucherov tied Martin St. Louis for third place in franchise history with his 365th career goal, while Jake Guentzel scored the other goal. Jonas Johansson made 12 saves for Tampa Bay.
Red Wings' Breakthrough
The Detroit Red Wings snapped their seven-game losing streak against the New York Rangers, winning 2-1. Lucas Raymond's game-winning goal with 3:47 left in the third period proved to be the difference. Raymond also recorded an assist, while Alex DeBrincat scored a power-play goal. Detroit's Cam Talbot made 18 saves, and Jonathan Quick, despite his stellar performance, couldn't prevent the loss. The Rangers' Mika Zibanejad scored on the power play, but couldn't secure a fourth consecutive win, as coach Mike Sullivan missed the game due to personal reasons.
