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The Buzzer: Nino storms, Price channels Hasek

Winnipeg Jets v Minnesota Wild

ST PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 31: Nino Niederreiter #22 of the Minnesota Wild skates on the ice against the Winnipeg Jets during the game on October 31, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Jets defeated the Wild 2-1. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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Player of the Night: Nino Niederreiter, Minnesota Wild.

There were some strong contenders around the league. Quite a few players enjoyed impressive one-goal, two-assist nights: Ivan Provorov for the successful Flyers, Nino’s teammate Mikko Koivu (who was also bloodied), Taylor Hall, and Alex Radulov among them. Sebastian Aho’s really close, too, with two goals and an assist.

Still, it’s worth noting that Niederreiter generated his hat trick about four minutes into the second period, and only logged 12 minutes of ice time in this game. It’s also the second time he’s generated a hat trick against the Sabres, as he also did so in November.

With all the headlines about a “bomb cyclone” getting weather on the brain, it only makes sense for “El Nino” to gust through the Sabres’ defense.

Highlights of the Night:

Carey Price pulled out a Dominik Hasek/Tim Thomas-style barrel roll trick here:

Actually, speaking of Aho, let’s give him the highlight of the night for this sweet goal. Teuvo Teravainen also scored a pretty one as the Hurricanes were too much for the Penguins to handle.

Blooper of the Night: Ouch, Frederik Andersen. Ouch.

(This was also a tough break.)

Beard pull of the Night: Nazem Kadri on Joe Thornton. If you somehow missed it, check here.

Factoids:

Auston Matthews, American hero.

In case you’re wondering, the Canadiens’ struggles aren’t really on Carey Price.

The Golden Knights’ run came to an end. More on that here.

Scores

Maple Leafs 3, Sharks 2 (SO)
Flyers 6, Islanders 4
Hurricanes 4, Penguins 0
Canadiens 2, Lightning 1 (SO)
Blues 2, Golden Knights 1
Wild 6, Sabres 2
Stars 4, Devils 3
Avalanche 2, Blue Jackets 0
Flames 4, Kings 3
Oilers 2, Ducks 1 (SO)
Coyotes 3, Predators 2 (OT)
Panthers - Bruins, postponed


James O’Brien is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @cyclelikesedins.