* Kirill Kaprizov (2-1—3) recorded his 100th career multi-point game and extended his road multi-point streak to eight games while reclaiming first place in the League’s scoring race.

*In what was Sidney Crosby and Alex OvechkinThe 70th meeting of all time, Crosby’s long-time teammate Evgeny Malkin (1-1-2) scored the game-winning goal to help Pittsburgh prevail over its Metropolitan Division rival.

* A 12-game slate will feature five Canadian teams facing off on the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast, as well as the Jets looking to make history when they host the Stars in the NHL on Saturday presented by Fastenal.

KAPRIZOV’S 100TH CAREER MULTI-POINT PERFORMANCE LEADS TO VICTORY

Kirill Kaprizov went 2-1-3 in his 100th career game and increased his season totals to 9-18-27 to surpass Nathan MacKinnon (6-19—25 in 14 GP) for the League lead in points as the Wild extended their road winning streak against the Ducks to eight games dating to Jan. 20, 2021, tied for their longest streak against a opponent only (also 8 GP vs. EDM from February 21, 2013 to January 31, 2017).

* Kaprizov tied josi Romano (8 GP in 2021-22) and Steven Stamkos (8 GP in 2017-18) for the longest streak of road multipoints among active skaters. The last player with a longest career was Wayne Gretzky (9 GP in 1990-91).

*Also joined Mikko Koivu (153) and Marian Gaborik (114) as the third player in franchise history with 100 multi-point performances and became the fastest among the three to reach the mark.

CROSBY PENGUINS OVERSELL OVECHKIN CAPITALS AT 70TH MEETING AMONG STARS

Sidney Crosby (0-1—1) factored into Erik KarlssonPittsburgh’s opening goal took a 2-0 lead into the first period, but the Capitals rallied to level the game heading into the final quarter where Evgeny Malkin scored the decisive score with 9:32 left in regulation. Crosby Penguins Defeated Alex Ovechkin‘s Capitals for the 41st time and also stopped their five-game scoring streak.

* Crosby accounted for the 280th opening goal of his career and passed Ron Francisco (279) for the fifth most in NHL history. The only players who take into account more game openings are Wayne Gretzky (328), Jaromir Jagr (326), Gordie Howe (320) and Marcos Messier (285). The assistant also brought him within two of the tie. joe sakic (1,016) 13th on the NHL’s all-time assists list.

* Karlsson (1-1—2) factored in Pittsburgh’s two first-frame goals for the 85th multi-point period of his career, already the most among active defensemen. The only blueliner born outside of North America with that many is Nicklas Lidstrom (104).

*Malkin scored his 32nd career goal in the third period, the most in Penguins history. Of those 32, 15 were scored in the last 10 minutes of regulation time. The only active players with that many points advantage are Steven Stamkos (18), Ovechkin (16) and Crosby (15).

MAPLE LEAFS WINS AT HOCKEY HALL OF FAME NIGHT

Juan Tavares scored twice to help the Maple Leafs to victory in their annual ‘Hockey Hall of Fame’ game, a night in which the class of 2024 Natalie Darwitz, Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber, Krissy Wendell, Colin Campbell and David Poile They were all present for a pre-game ceremony and puck drop.

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After Michael Backlund and Rasmus Dahlin – two of the four Swedish captains in the NHL – go head to head NHL Saturday presented by FastenalThe league-leading Jets (13-1-0) will look to become the first team in league history to win 14 of their first 15 games of a season after already becoming one of 15 clubs in all the times to achieve at least 13 victories. within his first 15 contests.

* Winnipeg will close its four-game homestand against the Stars, the Western Conference’s top team last season and a club they battled until the final six days of 2023-24 for the conference and Division titles Central. This is part of a streak in which Winnipeg will play six straight games against teams that have combined to win four Stanley Cups, three Presidents’ Trophies, four conference titles and seven division titles. All games are available out of market on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+.

* Connor Hellebuyck (10-1-0, 1.91 GAA, .932 SV%, 3 SO) has played a big role in Winnipeg’s success to start the season and can add to his Goalless leadership in the league with a third consecutive. Hellebuyck can also tie Jets/Thrasher record for most consecutive shutoutsestablished by Ondrej Pavelec in 2014-15.

STAR-STUDDED CANADIAN MATCHES HEADLINE HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA

All seven Canadian teams are in action on Saturday, five of which will appear on the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast as the Senators and Bruins open their season series, the Maple Leafs look to extend a long streak against the Canadiens, while that the Oilers and Canucks carry out a rematch of the Second Round 2024.

* Senators goalkeeper Linus Ullmark returns to Boston for the first time since spending three seasons in a Bruins uniform. Ullmark, who won the Vezina Trophy and William M. Jennings Trophy in 2022-23 after helping Boston set NHL single-season records for wins and points, has a career record of 48-12-7 at TD Garden, the fourth most. arena wins among all goaltenders in NHL history behind Tuukka Rask (170-79-35), Tim Tomas (101-63-26) and Byron Dafoe (73-54-27). Behind him is his former teammate and likely Saturday opponent. Jeremy Swayman (42-20-4).

* For the third straight game, the Maple Leafs will face an Original Six opponent after a 4-0 win against the Bruins on Nov. 5 and a 3-1 win against the Red Wings last night. Toronto, which lost the first game of its season series in Montreal, will look to bounce back against the club at Scotiabank Arena, where it has won each of its last eight games against the Canadiens dating back to April 7, 2021, its longest active winning streak. long. versus a franchise.

* The Oilers and Canucks are set for their first meeting of 2024-25 after meeting in the 2024 Second Round. The series saw Edmonton eliminate Vancouver in Game 7 en route to its first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2006, with Connor McDavid scoring nine points as part of his Conn Smythe postseason run. McDavid has 23 goals and 41 assists in 40 career regular-season games against the Canucks, his most points against a single franchise.