NHL roundup: Timo Meier's hat-trick carries New Jersey Devils past St. Louis Blues

In Newark, N.J., Timo Meier showcased his exceptional skills by scoring his fifth career hat-trick and contributing four points, leading the New Jersey Devils to a resounding 4-1 triumph over the St. Louis Blues. Throughout the game, the Devils maintained their dominance and never allowed the Blues to take the lead.

Meier's scoring streak continued as the Devils secured their fourth win in 11 games, narrowing the gap to six points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second wild-card position in the Eastern Conference.

Brandon Saad found the net for the Blues, who have won six of their last 15 games since a five-game winning streak in late January. They are currently trailing the Los Angeles Kings by six points for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

In another game, Hathaway's late goal secured a 2-1 victory for the Flyers over the Panthers, ending Florida's six-game winning streak. The Panthers' goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves but couldn't prevent the defeat.

The Kings clinched a crucial 4-3 overtime victory against the Senators, with Fiala netting the game-winner. Meanwhile, Demko's stellar performance with 27 saves led the Canucks to a 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Forsberg's hat trick propelled the Predators to a 4-2 victory over the Sabres, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. Andersen returned after a four-month absence due to health issues to guide the Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

The Bruins secured a 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs, completing a season sweep. The Blue Jackets defeated the Oilers 4-2, ending Edmonton's five-game winning streak.

The Islanders dominated the Sharks with a 7-2 win, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Finally, the Capitals shut out the Penguins 6-0, with Lindgren stopping all 39 shots he faced.

In another notable match, the Flames defeated the Lightning 6-3, thanks in part to Sharangovich's two goals. The Wild secured a 5-2 win over the Coyotes, with Eriksson Ek's goal breaking the deadlock in the third period.