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Players of the Night:
Jaroslav Halak, New York Islanders: The New York Rangers kept coming. And coming. And coming. The Blueshirts put up 50 shots on Halak, but the veteran netminder shut the door on each and every one of them in a heroic shutout effort.
Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals: Ovie had a four-point game, scoring his league-leading 34th goal (his 592nd in his career) and helping out on three others, including both of Wilson’s goals. Wilson also added an assist for a three-point night. Add in Nicklas Backstrom’s goal and assist and the Capitals top line had a nine-point night.
Mathew Barzal, New York Islanders: Barzal was instrumental in setting up all three Islanders goals. Furthermore, the rookie put himself in some elite company with his 60th, 61st and 62nd point of the season.
Marian Gaborik, Ottawa Senators and Dion Phaneuf, Los Angeles Kings: Both players made their debuts for their new teams after they were traded for each (and a couple other pieces) on Tuesday. Both ended up scoring a goal for their respective new teams.
Martin Jones, San Jose Sharks: Stopped 43 of 44 to help the Sharks get back to winning ways.
Highlights of the Night:
Kucherov makes them all stand still:
Yup. We're in awe as well. https://t.co/vncxJyjLzi
— NHL (@NHL) February 16, 2018
Poor Henrik Lundqvist:
Any time @Barzal_97 is involved with the play, there's bound to be some magic. #NYRvsNYI https://t.co/jvs8z5IQAL
— NHL (@NHL) February 16, 2018
Matt Murray sprawlin':
They see @mattmurray_30 rollin'... pic.twitter.com/meDDeCmsx3
— NHL (@NHL) February 16, 2018
Factoids of the Night:
Taylor Hall collected an assist and has recorded at least one point in 16 consecutive appearances (11-13—24), the longest such run in @NJDevils franchise history. #NHLStats #CARvsNJD pic.twitter.com/SJAI9DsyS6
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 16, 2018
Alex Ovechkin of the @Capitals became the 61st player in NHL history to reach the 1,100-point milestone, reaching the feat in his 978th career game (592-508—1,100). #NHLStats #WSHvsMIN pic.twitter.com/jMIEj4s3Lf
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 16, 2018
Scores:
Penguins 3, Kings 1
Islanders 3, Rangers 0
Devils 5, Hurricanes 2
Senators 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Lightning 4, Red Wings 1
Capitals 5, Wild 2
Flames 4, Predators 3
Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2
Coyotes 5, Canadiens 2
Golden Knights 4, Oilers 1
Sharks 4, Canucks 1
Scott Billeck is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @scottbilleck