Goal festival in the NHL: Canadiens celebrate triumphant victory, Ottawa and Tampa continue to shine

The talented Patrik Laine laid the foundation for an impressive 6-1 victory for the Montreal Canadiens against the Buffalo Sabres with a power-play hat-trick. With his three goals, Laine demonstrated why he is considered one of the most outstanding Finnish players in the NHL. The Sabres, already struggling this season, had little to counter the Canadiens' offensive forces and suffered another defeat. The Ottawa Senators also showcased their strength on the road, defeating the Seattle Kraken with a decisive 3-0. Linus Ullmark, Ottawa's reliable guardian in goal, kept a clean sheet for the third time this season. The Senators extended their winning streak to four games and are heading optimistically into their upcoming series of away games. In Tampa Bay, it was once again Jake Guentzel, in impressive form as a goal guarantor, leading to a 5-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, keeping the Lightning on a successful path. Although Columbus made a comeback attempt in the final period, it was Brayden Point's empty-net goal that took the wind out of their sails. The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a narrow 3-2 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Rickard Rakell scored the decisive goal, helping his team to turn a deficit around. It was another exciting night in hockey, with Boston, Chicago, New Jersey, Nashville, Carolina, and Winnipeg also emerging victorious. Particularly noteworthy was the Boston Bruins' comeback, triumphing in overtime against Calgary after trailing twice. While Carolina pulled away with a clear 4-0 win over the New York Islanders, the Winnipeg Jets secured their victory against San Jose with a late goal from Adam Lowry. In conclusion, the NHL season continues to captivate with surprises and thrilling matchups, and fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming games.