NHL Recap: Golden Knights End Skid, Capitals Blank Kraken

Check out the latest NHL roundup, including the Golden Knights' win over the Blues, the Capitals' shutout of the Kraken, and more.

The Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to four games with a resounding 7-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Canes' offense exploded in the second period, scoring five consecutive goals to erase a 2-0 deficit and take control of the game.

A Dominant Second Period Propels the Hurricanes to Victory

Columbus initially took a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with a five-goal barrage in the second period. The Canes' scoring onslaught was led by Seth Jarvis, who scored the team's first and last goals. Other contributors to the Hurricanes' goal tally included Eric Robinson, Jackson Blake, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Martinook, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Could watch this all day 😍 pic.twitter.com/zdz4kiPdUo

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) January 24, 2025

The Hurricanes' Win Streak by the Numbers

During their four-game winning streak, the Hurricanes have maintained a +6 point differential. In contrast, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled, losing three of their last four games. The Hurricanes' victory marks their fourth consecutive win, solidifying their position in the league standings.

Oilers and Rangers Dominate with Six-Goal Games

The Edmonton Oilers exacted revenge on the Vancouver Canucks, thrashing them 6-2 just two days after their previous meeting. The Oilers stormed out to a 5-0 lead, leaving the Canucks reeling. Although Vancouver managed to score two consecutive goals, it was too little, too late. The Oilers have now won five of their last seven games, while the Canucks have dropped four of their last five.

The New York Rangers also had a six-goal outburst, defeating their division rival Philadelphia Flyers 6-1. After Owen Tippett scored the opening goal for the Flyers, the Rangers responded with six unanswered goals. The Rangers have extended their point streak to 10 games, thanks in part to goaltender Igor Shesterkin's stellar performance, which included 33 saves on the night.

Recap of Friday's NHL Action

The Boston Bruins avenged their January 18th loss to the Ottawa Senators with a 2-0 shutout victory. Elsewhere, the Minnesota Wild suffered a surprising 4-0 shutout defeat at the hands of the... there is no Utah Hockey Club in the NHL, (Assuming you meant the Arizona Coyotes or another team) The Detroit Red Wings snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Vegas Golden Knights also ended their four-game skid, beating the St. Louis Blues 4-2. The Calgary Flames stayed hot, winning five of their last seven games after a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

In later games, Alexander Ovechkin scored again as the Washington Capitals blanked the Seattle Kraken 3-0. The Anaheim Ducks dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1, while the Nashville Predators edged the San Jose Sharks 6-5 in a thrilling contest.