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NHL Sunday Recap: Golden Knights Leapfrog Oilers, Avalanche Stun Ranger

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The NHL's Sunday slate delivered thrilling matchups and surprising upsets. Get the latest highlights, recaps, and standings updates from around the league.



The National Hockey League (NHL) witnessed an action-packed Sunday, with five thrilling games taking place. A total of 31 goals were scored across these matches, setting the stage for an exciting day of hockey.


One of the most electrifying matchups of the day was the clash between the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. In the end, it was the Avalanche who emerged victorious, thanks to a dramatic late goal.


Artturi Lehkonen was the hero for the Avalanche, scoring with just 15 seconds remaining in the game to seal a thrilling 4-2 win over the Rangers. This clutch goal capped off an exhilarating contest that saw nine goals scored in total. The Avalanche's victory marked a thrilling conclusion to an entertaining matchup in New York.


Avalanche Stun Rangers with Late Winner

The Colorado Avalanche secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers in a highly entertaining match at Madison Square Garden. The game got off to a blistering start, with four goals scored within the first 10 minutes of the opening period. Jack Drury opened the scoring for the Avalanche, and teammate Cale Makar quickly added a second goal, giving Colorado an early 2-0 lead.


Despite the initial setback, the Rangers rapidly fought back, with Sam Carrick and Vincent Trocheck scoring goals just 86 seconds apart to tie the game at 2-2. However, Makar restored the Avalanche's lead with his second goal of the game, coming from a power play. The Avalanche extended their lead in the second period, courtesy of Juuso Parssinen's goal, which gave them a 4-2 advantage.



The Rangers refused to give up, and Will Borgen reduced the deficit to 4-3 with less than two minutes remaining in the second period. Artemi Panarin then tied the game at 4-4 with just five minutes left to play. As the clock ticked down, it seemed that the game might be heading for overtime. However, Artturi Lehkonen had other plans, scoring the winning goal for the Avalanche with just nine seconds remaining in regulation.


The Avalanche's thrilling victory ended their three-game losing streak and propelled them to sixth place in the Western Conference standings. In contrast, the Rangers' loss left them three points and three places outside the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.


Senators Edge Utah in Low-Scoring Affair

The Ottawa Senators secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club in the Canadian capital, in a game that saw the fewest goals scored on the day. After a scoreless opening period, the Senators finally broke the deadlock 12:16 into the second period, courtesy of Ridly Gregig's short-handed goal.


Gregig's goal gave the Senators a 1-0 lead, but their advantage was short-lived. Less than two minutes later, Clayton Keller tied the game up for Utah, leveling the score at 1-1. However, the Senators regained the lead in the final period, thanks to Claude Giroux's goal 7:33 into the third. Brady Tkachuk then added a third goal for the Senators with 6:48 remaining, sealing the 3-1 victory.


Despite being outshot 46-38, the Senators emerged victorious, while Utah came away empty-handed. The win propelled the Senators into the playoff places in the Eastern Conference, albeit with a slender one-point advantage over the Lightning and Blue Jackets. In contrast, Utah's back-to-back losses left them six points adrift of a postseason spot.


Jets Extend Winning Streak with Dominant Win Over Flames

The Winnipeg Jets continued their impressive run of form, securing a convincing 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames in their all-Canadian duel. Kyle Connor opened the scoring just five and a half minutes into the game, setting the tone for a dominant performance by the Jets. Despite having nearly triple the shots in the opening period, the Jets could have been up by more before the first intermission.



Mason Appleton doubled the Jets' lead midway through the second period, but his celebrations were short-lived as he was sent to the penalty box for cross-checking just two minutes later. The Flames capitalized on the man advantage, with Mackenzie Weegar converting to give Calgary a glimmer of hope. However, Gabriel Vilardi restored the Jets' two-goal advantage just before the end of the period, and he struck again three minutes into the final period to put the Jets firmly in control.



The Flames attempted to mount a comeback, with Nazem Kadri scoring to reduce the deficit, but the Jets were unstoppable. Mark Scheifele rounded out the scoring on a power play, sealing a third consecutive win for the Jets. This victory maintained the Jets' position at the top of the Western Conference, with 71 points and a league-leading 180 goals scored. In contrast, the Flames' three-game winning streak came to an end, although they remain in possession of the last playoff spot in the conference.


Wild Hand Blackhawks Third Straight Loss

The Minnesota Wild secured a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Illinois, extending the hosts' losing streak to three games. The Wild dominated the early proceedings, with Jared Spurgeon opening the scoring just 5:43 into the contest. Frederick Gaudreau doubled the Wild's lead a minute and a half later, putting the visitors firmly in control.


The Wild continued to dictate the pace of the game, and Joel Eriksson Ek's power-play goal midway through the second period seemed to put the match out of reach for the Blackhawks. However, Chicago sparked to life in the third period, with Seth Jones scoring a minute in to reduce the deficit. Frank Nazar added a second goal for the Blackhawks two minutes later, making the game more interesting, but a leveller was not to be.


In the end, the Wild's lead proved too great for the Blackhawks to overcome. Marcus Foligno sealed the win for Minnesota with an empty-netter less than two minutes from time. The victory kept the Wild fifth in the Western Conference, while the Blackhawks remain second from bottom in the standings.


Golden Knights Close Out Sunday's Action with Win Over Panthers

The Las Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up Sunday's NHL action with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. The Golden Knights drew first blood, courtesy of Brayden McNabb's goal 5:26 into the game. This early strike set the tone for the rest of the contest, as the Golden Knights maintained their lead throughout.



The Golden Knights doubled their advantage in the second period, with Tanner Pearson scoring around the same mark as McNabb's goal in the first period. Despite being outshot 56-25, the Golden Knights' defense held firm, limiting the Panthers to just one goal. That goal came two minutes into the final frame, as Anton Lundell briefly brought the Panthers back into the game.



However, the Golden Knights quickly reasserted their dominance, with Jack Eichel scoring with 8:29 left to play to make it 3-1. Tomas Hartl then sealed the win with 29 seconds remaining, putting the game beyond doubt. The Golden Knights' victory propelled them ahead of the Edmonton Oilers in the standings, marking their second win in their last three games. The Panthers, meanwhile, remain fifth in the Eastern Conference and will look to bounce back on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings.




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