NHL roundup: New Jersey Devils rally past Vegas Golden Knights in OT

In Newark, New Jersey, Tyler Toffoli (31) concluded his sixth hat trick of his career by netting the winning goal just 2 minutes and 35 seconds into overtime. This remarkable performance led the New Jersey Devils to a thrilling 6-5 triumph over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.

The Devils relinquished a 3-1 lead but managed to overcome a 5-3 deficit. Curtis Lazar found the back of the net twice, including the game-tying goal in the middle of the third period. Nico Hischier also contributed a goal for the Devils, who had previously lost three out of their last four games. Vitek Vanecek was solid in net, making 27 saves to secure the victory.

On the other side, Jonathan Marchessault scored twice for the Golden Knights, but their three-game winning streak came to an end. Additionally, they suffered their seventh consecutive road loss. Chandler Stephenson, Nicolas Roy, and Pavel Dorofeyev also added goals for Vegas. Unfortunately for them, Logan Thompson allowed six goals on 38 shots.

In another game, the Bruins defeated the Jets with a score of 4-1. Charlie Coyle played a crucial role, scoring the game-winning goal and providing an assist. Jeremy Swayman was outstanding in the third period, making 11 of his 20 saves to secure the victory for Boston. The Bruins have been on a hot streak, winning their fifth consecutive game and maintaining their position as the leaders of the Atlantic Division. They have been performing well lately, going 6-0-3 in their past nine games.

For the Jets, Vladislav Namestnikov scored their lone goal, and Connor Hellebuyck made 17 saves. It was a tough loss for Winnipeg, as they had not allowed more than three goals in their previous 34 games, which was tied for the sixth-longest streak in NHL history.

Lastly, the Canucks shut out the Blackhawks with a score of 2-0. Thatcher Demko was exceptional in net, earning his fifth shutout of the season. He made a total of 31 saves, with 12 of them coming in the third period. Pius Suter and Quinn Hughes provided the goals for Vancouver, while Andrei Kuzmenko contributed two assists.

Petr Mrazek made 27 saves for the Blackhawks, but they struggled to find the back of the net once again, scoring two or fewer goals in 10 of their past 12 games. The Canucks continue to impress, winning eight out of their last nine games and currently holding the top spot in the league standings.

Florida Panthers defeated the Nashville Predators with a score of 4-1. Sam Bennett played a crucial role in the victory, contributing three assists. The Panthers showcased their strength in the third period by scoring three goals, securing a well-deserved win on the road.

This triumph put an end to their four-game losing streak (0-2-2) and highlighted their exceptional performance away from home. Florida has now won their last six away games and currently ranks among the NHL's top teams with 32 road points this season.

On the other hand, the Predators' lone goal was scored by Jeremy Lauzon, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. They have struggled in their recent games, with a record of 1-3-0 in their last four matches.