News and Notes from Saturday, February 28th, 2026
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Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Pittsburgh Penguins v. New York Rangers – 1230p ET
- In New York, the Rangers welcomed the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh took the 1-0 lead with Anthony Mantha’s power play goal, his 21st goal of the season. In the second, Pittsburgh took the 2-0 lead as Ryan Shea scored his fourth of the year but then New York got on the board with a power play goal from Mika Zibanejad, his 24th goal of the year. In the third, Taylor Raddysh scored his ninth of the year as the Blueshirts tied the game. Following a scoreless overtime, the game moved to the shootout were Vincent Trocheck scored the lone goal to give the Rangers the 3-2 win over the Penguins.
Boston Fleet v. Ottawa Charge – 2p ET (PWHL)
- In the lone PWHL contest of the day, the Charge hosted the Fleet and in the first, Boston took the 1-0 lead as Abby Newhook scored her fifth of the year. After a scoreless second, Rebecca Leslie then scored a pair of goals, the first on the Ottawa power play, to put the Charge up 2-1. Then, Boston tied the game as Alina Müller scored a power play goal of her owen. After a scoreless overtime, the game moved to the shootout session where Hannah Brant scored the game winner to give the Fleet the 3-2 win over the Charge.
Boston Bruins v. Philadelphia Flyers – 3p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Bruins and after a scoreless first and second period, Philadelphia got the scoring going when Travis Konecny scored his 23rd of the year and then Jamie Drysdale scored his sixth as the Flyers went up 2-0. Then, Boston got on the board with Charlie McAvoy’s fifth of the year and then Sean Couturier scored his sixth of the year with an empty netter as the Flyers got the 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Edmonton Oilers v. San Jose Sharks – 4p ET
- In San Jose, the Sharks hosted the Oilers and in the first San Jose went up 1-0 with Macklin Celebrini’s 29th of the year and the Michael Misa’s third of the year on the power play put the Sharks up 2-0. Leon Draisaitl’s power play goal put the Oilers on the board, but then, Barclay Goodrow’s fifth of the year gave San Jose the two goal lead back. In the second, Edmonton came within a goal once more with Evan Bouchard’s 17th of the year. In the third, Edmonton tied the game with Trent Frederic’s third of the year but then San Jose re-took the lead with Alexander Wennberg’s 11th of the year but then the Oilers tied the game once more with Jake Walman’s eighth of the year. Then, Shakir Mukhamadullin’s fourth of the year gave the Sharks the 5-4 victory over the Oilers.
New Jersey Devils v. St. Louis Blues – 5p ET
- In St. Louis, the Blues hosted the Devils and following a scoreless first, New Jersey took the 1-0 lead with Timo Meier’s 16th of the year and then a power play goal from Dougie Hamilton gave the Devils the 2-0 lead with his eighth of the year on the power play. In the third, St. Louis came within a goal with Pavel Buchnevich’s 12th of the year but then Nico Hischier scored an empty net goal to give the Devils the 3-1 win over the Blues.
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New York Islanders v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 6p ET
- In Columbus, the Blue Jackets hosted the Islanders and in the first Columbus took the 1-0 lead with Isac Lundeström’s third of the year. In the second, Mason Marchment scored his 14th of the year to put the Blue Jackets up 2-0 but then New York got on the board with Andres Lee 13th of the year. Then, the Isles tied the game with Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s 14th of the year and then New York took the lead as Scott Mayfield scored his second of the year. Then, Adam Fantilli scored his 15th of the year as the Blue Jackets tied the game. After a scoreless overtime, Simon Holmstrom scored his 14th of the yar as the Islanders defeated the Blue Jackets 4-3.
Chicago Blackhawks v. Colorado Avalanche – 6p ET
- In the Mile High City, the Avalanche hosted the Blackhawks and in the first Chicago took the 1-0 lead when Connor Bedard scored his 25th of the yead on the power play. In the second, Colorado tied the game with Cale Makar’s 16th of the year. In the third, Gavin Brindley’s sixth of the year gave Colorado the 2-1 lead and then an empty net goal from Cale Makar, his second goal of the contest, gave the Avalanche the 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Ottawa Senators v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Senators and in the first, Toronto took the 1-0 lead when Morgan Rielly scored his eighth of the year but then Ottawa tied the game with Thomas Chabot’s sixth of the year. In the second, Dylan Cozens scored his 19th of the year to give the Sens the 2-1 lead and then Drake Batherson netted his 20th of the year as Ottawa took the two goal lead. Then, Toronto got within a goal once more when William Nylander scored his 19th of the season. Then Drake Batherson scored his second of the night and then Dylan Cozens scored a power play for his second goal of the night as well. With no goals cored in the third, the Senators earned the 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Washington Capitals v. Montréal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montréal, the Canadiens welcomed the Capitals and in the first Montréal took the 1-0 lead with Cole Caufield’s 34th of the year but then Washington tied the game with Alex Ovechkin’s 23rd of the year. Then, Cole Caufield scored his second of the night to put the Habs back in the lead. In the second, Mike Matheson scored his sixth of the year as Montréal took the two goal lead and then Kirby Dach’s eighth of the year put the Canadiens in the 4-1 lead. In the third Alex Ovechkin scored his second of the night as the Caps came within a pair but then Montréal re-took the three goal lead with an empty net goal from Nick Suzuki, his second goal of the evening. Then, Jake Evans scored a shorthaned, empty net goal as the Canadiens got the 6-2 win over the Capitals.
Buffalo Sabres v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa, the Lightning hosted the Sabres and in the first, Rasmus Dahlin scored his 12th of the year to give Buffalo the 1-0 lead and then Josh Norris scored a pair as the Sabres went up 3-0. Then, Tage Thompson scored his 32nd of the year as Buffalo took the commanding 4-0 lead. In the second, Zach Metsa went up 5-0 and then Tampa finally got on the board with Domininc James seventh of the year. In the third Alex Tuch’s 24th on the power play gave Buffalo the 6-1 lead but then Victor Hedman scored his first of the season for Tampa but the Sabres stopped the Lightning for the 6-2 win.
Detroit Red Wings v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
- In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Red Wings and in the first, Taylor Hall scored his 14th to put Carolina up 1-0 and then Sebastian Aho’s power play goal gave the Canes the 2-0 lead. In the second, Eric Robinson scored his 11th as the Hurricanes went up 3-0 but then Detroit got on the board with Simon Edvinsson’s seventh of the year. Then, Patrick Kane netted his ninth as the Red Wings got within a goal. In the third, Shayne Gostisbehere scored his 10th to put Carolina back up a pair and then Jackson Blake scored his 17th of the year as the Hurricanes easily downed the Red Wings 5-2.
Calgary Flames v. Los Angeles Kings – 7p ET
- In Los Angeles, the Kings welcomed the Flames and following a a scoreless first, Los Angeles went up 1-0 with Alex Laferriere’s 14th of the year. In the second, Adrian Kempe scored his 22nd on an empty net to give the Kings the 2-0 win over the Flames.
Nashville Predators v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Predators in a divisional match-up and in the first Nashville went up 1-0 with Michael Bunting’s 13th of the year on the power play and then Steven Stamkos struck with his 30th as the Preds took the 2-0 lead. In the second, Wyatt Johnston scored his 32nd of the year with a power play goal. In the third, Dallas tied the game as Nathan Bastian scored his fourth of the season. In overtime, Jason Robertson scored his 33rd as the Stars scored three unanswered to defeat the Predators 3-2.
Late Games
Vancouver Canucks v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- CHI v. FLA – 5p ET
- PIT v. NYR – 8p ET
- COL v. LA – 1030p ET
- MIN v. MON – 1p ET (PWHL)
- VGK v. PIT – 1p ET
- TOR v. VAN – 4p ET (PWHL)
- CHI v. UTH – 4p ET
- WIN v. SJ – 4p ET
- STL v. MIN – 5p ET
- FLA v. NYI – 630p ET
- CAL v. ANA – 8p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- What’s Going On With The Capitals Power Play, And What’s The Fix? Carbery Speaks On Struggles As Frustration Mounts (The Hockey News)
- Saturday Headlines: Centre market heating up ahead of trade deadline (SportsNet)
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