The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov three ga...

<p>The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended New York Islanders forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/14964" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/14964">Maxim Tsyplakov</a> three games for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia Flyers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8521" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8521">Ryan Poehling</a> on Friday.</p><p>Tsyplakov caught Poehling up high in front of the Islanders' net but wasn't penalized on the play.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ryan Poehling takes a high hit from Maxim Tsyplakov and is very slow to leave the ice 🤕<br><br>The hit was reviewed and there was no penalty on the play. <a href="https://t.co/9XTr8E0XVN">pic.twitter.com/9XTr8E0XVN</a></p>— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1880057275056107859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"I think it was a good hit," Tsyplakov said after the game, according to <a href="https://x.com/stefen_rosner/status/1880099320579649757">The Hockey News' Stefen Rosner</a>. "I didn't think it was dirty, but I didn't want to injure a guy. I hope he is OK."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Islanders head coach Patrick Roy also believed Tsyplakov's hit was legal.</p><p>"Have I changed my mind? I haven't," Roy said Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/stefen_rosner/status/1880320563866157110">Rosner</a>. "I still think the same way. When I looked at the hit during the game and even after, I felt like the first thing that happened is the shoulder."</p><p>Tsyplakov, who qualifies as a rookie despite being 26 years old, has seven goals and 12 assists over 44 games this season.</p><p>Poehling, who turned 26 on Jan. 3, has four tallies and 11 helpers across 43 contests in his second campaign with the Flyers after playing one with the Pittsburgh Penguins and his first three with the Montreal Canadiens.</p>

ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 07: Maxim Tsyplakov #7 of the New York Islanders in action against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on December 07, 2024 in Elmont, New York. New York Islanders defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3.

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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet explained why J.T. Miller played fewer than 15 minutes ...

<p>Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet explained why <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> played fewer than 15 minutes in a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on home ice Thursday night.</p><p>"Yeah, he's struggling," Tocchet <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/canucks/video/postgame-tocchet-vs-kings-6367219986112">told reporters</a> postgame. "He's caught in between. Seems like every time he's on the ice, something bad happens. I think he's got some bad luck, but he's also got some reads that he's got to look at himself right now and focus on some of these reads. ... I think he's trying sometimes, but I think the focus level has to get a little higher."</p><p>Miller was seemingly benched for a shift in the defeat. The center ultimately failed to log a point or a shot on goal and finished as a minus-2 with two giveaways, no takeways, and three hits in 14:34. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The American finished last among all Vancouver skaters in five-on-five ice time at just 9:18, per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20242025&amp;game=20719&amp;view=limited">Natural Stat Trick</a>. He also posted a paltry 7.05 expected goals for percentage. </p><p>The Canucks equaled the Kings in shots on goal Thursday, as the two clubs notched 21 apiece. But L.A. forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11165" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11165">Alex Turcotte</a> scored on two of them in the first period, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4520" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4520">Adrian Kempe</a> netted another to put the Kings up 3-0 before the first intermission.</p><p>Miller made defensive miscues on Turcotte's second goal that made it 2-0, as well as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4112" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4112">Kevin Fiala</a>'s marker that put the victors up 4-1 late in the second period.</p><p>The 31-year-old let Fiala get by him easily at the point, allowing his opponent to get free and take a shot on goal that led to Turcotte's tally. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">TURC TIMES TWO!!! <a href="https://t.co/RtYxkNTBzm">pic.twitter.com/RtYxkNTBzm</a></p>— LA Kings (@LAKings) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1880095497169322185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Miller then got caught pinching while shorthanded, allowing the Kings to come back the other way and score off an odd-man rush.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin is inevitable <a href="https://t.co/YpwU6sZBfA">pic.twitter.com/YpwU6sZBfA</a></p>— LA Kings (@LAKings) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1880112693115240788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Canucks forward has been held pointless for five straight games. He's averaged 14:11 of ice time in the last three compared to the 18:12 he was logging per game beforehand in 2024-25.</p><p>Vancouver fell to 19-15-10 with Thursday's loss. The Canucks now sit outside the playoff picture with a .545 points percentage.</p><p>It was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3180023" href="https://thescore.com/news/3180023">reported</a> earlier in January that the team was exploring the trade market for Miller and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7699" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7699">Elias Pettersson</a> amid an apparent rift between the two key forwards.</p>

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks talks with J.T. Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of their NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena on January 16, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins' improved play of late doesn't appear to be altering general manager Kyle...

<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins' improved play of late doesn't appear to be altering general manager Kyle Dubas' plans to sell.</p><p>The Penguins are still expected to make multiple trades, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6056175/2025/01/14/penguins-ahl-prospects-kyle-dubas/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Josh Yohe</a>. In fact, no player on the club is safe from being dealt aside from those with full no-trade clauses such as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1026" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1026">Evgeni Malkin</a>, a league source told Yohe.</p><p>Pittsburgh is reportedly likely to make an exception and hold on to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2075" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2075">Rickard Rakell</a> for the rest of the season. The winger is under contract through 2027-28 at $5 million annually, but he doesn't have a no-trade clause. Rakell leads the Penguins with 22 goals and ranks second in points with 38 through 45 games in 2024-25.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Crosby has a full no-move clause this season - the final year of his current contract - and for both years of the pact that will follow, per <a target="_blank" href="https://puckpedia.com/player/sidney-crosby">PuckPedia</a>. Malkin has <a target="_blank" href="https://puckpedia.com/player/evgeni-malkin">the same</a> through 2025-26, when his current deal expires. </p><p>The other member of the Penguins' "Big Three" - defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1023" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1023">Kris Letang</a> - also has a full no-move clause through <a target="_blank" href="https://puckpedia.com/player/kris-letang">2025-26</a>, which then becomes modified (he can submit a 10-team approved trade list) for the final two seasons.</p><p>Dubas has already made some moves in 2024-25. He traded forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1077" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1077">Lars Eller</a> back to the Washington Capitals for two draft picks Nov. 12, then acquired forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1437" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1437">Philip Tomasino</a> from the Nashville Predators for a pick 13 days later.</p><p>Pittsburgh has four pending unrestricted free agents at forward (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4721" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4721">Anthony Beauvillier</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9744" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9744">Drew O'Connor</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2902" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2902">Matt Nieto</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5589" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5589">Jesse Puljujarvi</a>) and three on defense (<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4553">Marcus Pettersson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5531" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5531">Matt Grzelcyk</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9795" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9795">Ryan Shea</a>).</p><p>It was reported in November that the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks showed interest in Pettersson.</p><p>The Penguins struggled in the early going this season but have worked their way back into the playoff hunt. They enter Tuesday's slate at 18-19-8 and with the sixth-best points percentage (.489) in the Metropolitan Division.</p><p>Pittsburgh came into the day sitting two points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild-card position in the Eastern Conference but with two more games played.</p>

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 29: Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7 at Bridgestone Arena on June 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman will miss three-to-four weeks with what the club called ...

<p>Montreal Canadiens forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9246" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9246">Emil Heineman</a> will miss three-to-four weeks with what the club called an upper-body ailment after being involved in a traffic accident as a pedestrian in Utah on Monday.</p><p>The Salt Lake City Police Department said in a statement Tuesday that Heineman didn't show signs of a serious injury, and that the Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the collision, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1879230683245326596">Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli</a>.</p><p>Heineman has 10 goals and seven assists over 41 games in his first full season with the Canadiens. He played four contests with Montreal in 2023-24.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 23-year-old has favorable underlying numbers despite his team's mediocrity. The Canadiens (20-18-4) have controlled 50.56% of the expected goals and 52.75% of the scoring chances with Heineman on the ice at five-on-five, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/playerteams.php?stdoi=oi">Natural Stat Trick</a>.</p><p>Montreal acquired Heineman from the Calgary Flames in a February 2022 trade for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1737" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1737">Tyler Toffoli</a>.</p><p>Heineman was the second NHLer to experience a traffic incident in a two-day span after Pittsburgh Penguins winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9973" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9973">Michael Bunting</a> had a car accident Sunday. He was OK but was forced to miss a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning that day.</p>

MONTREAL, CANADA - DECEMBER 09: Emil Heineman #51 of the Montreal Canadiens skates during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout.

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers plan to build a new arena for the teams to share in the already...

<p>The Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers plan to build a new arena for the teams to share in the already existing South Philadelphia Sports Complex that also houses the Eagles and Phillies. </p><p>The Sixers' ownership group, Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment, and the Flyers' parent company, Comcast Spectacor, announced the 50-50 joint venture Monday. They're targeting 2031 for the opening, but the project could be completed sooner.</p><p>Both the Flyers and 76ers currently occupy the Wells Fargo Center in the aforementioned complex, which also features Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Comcast Spectacor owns the Wells Fargo Center and rents it to the Sixers. The Flyers' owners will hold the naming rights to the new arena.</p><p>The NBA club initially planned to build a different, $1.3-billion arena called "76 Place" in the Center City neighborhood of downtown Philadelphia, but those plans <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/76ers-reverse-course-wont-build-contentious-1-3b-downtown-stadium/">fell through</a> Sunday. Philadelphia City Council voted to approve the Center City project on Dec. 19 after years of debate about the proposal.</p><p>The two ownership groups will aim to support the area of the city which will no longer host their new facility. </p><p>"HBSE and Comcast will also immediately focus on Market East, bringing together government officials and local stakeholders to develop a variety of options to revitalize a vital neighborhood in Center City where the 76ers had originally proposed locating the arena," the 76ers said in a statement Monday.</p><p>The Wells Fargo Center was built in 1996 and has been home to both teams ever since.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 05: An aerial general view of Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center during the game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on April 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Alex Ovechkin did more than just get closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record Saturday nig...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1280" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1280">Alex Ovechkin</a> did more than just get closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record Saturday night.</p><p>The Washington Capitals sniper scored an empty-netter in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators for his 20th tally of 2024-25, becoming the second player in NHL history to reach that mark in 20 consecutive campaigns. Gordie Howe accomplished the feat in 22 straight seasons.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">22 TO GO! 🚨<br><br>Alex Ovechkin has his 20th goal of the season and is 22 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record! <a href="https://t.co/FFKtQXF4Ih">pic.twitter.com/FFKtQXF4Ih</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1878287560528523513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Ron Francis is the only other player to record twenty 20-goal seasons, though he didn't do so consecutively. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Ovechkin scored his 20th goal in his 27th game of the campaign, tying the fourth-fastest time he's required to hit the benchmark.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Season</th>
<th>GP</th>
<th>Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>T-1</td>
<td>2009-10</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>Dec. 7 (2009)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-1</td>
<td>2013-14</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>Nov. 23 (2013)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>2021-22</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>Dec. 4 (2021)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>2007-08</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>Dec. 1 (2007)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>2018-19</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>Dec. 4 (2018)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-4</td>
<td>2024-25</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>Jan. 11 (2025)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-7</td>
<td>2017-18</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>Dec. 4 (2017)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-7</td>
<td>2019-20</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>Nov. 30 (2019)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-9</td>
<td>2006-07</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>Dec. 15 (2006)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-9</td>
<td>2008-09</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>Dec. 18 (2008)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-9</td>
<td>2022-23</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>Dec. 13 (2022)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The longest it's taken the Russian to reach the milestone was last season, when he did it in his 64th game.</p><p>The marker was Ovechkin's 873rd in his career, meaning he's now 22 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky's record.</p><p>The 39-year-old missed 16 games with a broken leg earlier this season, but he's scored five goals in nine contests since his return to the lineup.</p><p>Ovechkin broke Mike Gartner's record for the most 30-goal seasons with his 18th in 2023-24. The Capitals captain also owns the all-time title for most 40-goal campaigns (13) and needs one more 50-goal season (9) to set a new NHL record.</p>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 4: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is named the second star of the game after a victory against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena on January 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9207" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9207">Jamie Drysdale</a> exacted revenge Saturday, scoring against the team that traded him nearly a year ago to the day.</p><p>The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman snapped a 26-game goal drought when he tallied against the Anaheim Ducks with less than two minutes remaining in the first period.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Guess who?!<br><br>Jamie Drysdale scores against his former team 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/h60RdU0jGo">pic.twitter.com/h60RdU0jGo</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1878243106904002829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The fans in Philadelphia immediately made their feelings known about whether they prefer Drysdale or forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12716" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12716">Cutter Gauthier</a>, who went the other way in the surprising swap after choosing not to sign with the Flyers.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Jamie's better" chants ring out at Wells Fargo Center 😂 <a href="https://t.co/LuEAvbTEUH">pic.twitter.com/LuEAvbTEUH</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1878245523817111801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Earlier in the game, the Flyers faithful booed Gauthier mercilessly when he stepped onto the ice for his first shift.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cutter Gauthier received a flurry of boos from Flyers fans when he touched the ice for his first game in Philly 🗣️ <a href="https://t.co/Pth1I2x3WF">pic.twitter.com/Pth1I2x3WF</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1878234918058119243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Drysdale appreciated the fans sticking up for him when asked about it postgame.</p><p>"It was pretty special," the blue-liner <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhl.com/flyers/video/1-11-postgame-drysdale-6366980602112">told reporters</a>. "You hear the crowd going like that, (and) it brings so much energy to myself and the whole team. So, unbelievable fans, and they were rocking tonight."</p><p>The Ducks traded Drysdale and a 2025 second-round pick to the Flyers for the signing rights to Gauthier on Jan. 8, 2024.</p><p>Flyers general manager Daniel Briere confirmed at the time that Gauthier wasn't interested in signing with the club.</p><p>Philadelphia ultimately crushed Anaheim 6-0 on Saturday night. Drysdale added a secondary assist on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13822" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13822">Matvei Michkov</a>'s goal that made it 5-0 in the third period.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Cutter Gauthier #61 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during warmups prior to his game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<p>The Hart Trophy race should be starting to crystallize now that most teams are halfway through their 2024-25 regular season schedules. On the other hand, the player who led the way in our November and December editions has been out for more than two weeks because of an injury.</p><p>The latter fact has opened the door for a new leader, and a pair of past MVPs are stating their cases to slide into the driver's seat. Both new contenders have raised their games and provided their teams with immense value since our last installment.</p><p>Here are our top five Hart contenders as we forge further into the new calendar year.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><em>xGF% = Expected goals for percentage at five-on-five<br>GSAx = Goals saved above expected<br>GSAA = Goals saved above average</em></p><h3>5. Jack Eichel, Golden Knights</h3><p><em>Previous: 4</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764394/cropped_GettyImages-2191822650.jpg?ts=1736395632" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764394/w220xh124_GettyImages-2191822650.jpg?ts=1736395632 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764394/w320xh180_GettyImages-2191822650.jpg?ts=1736395632 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764394/w640xh360_GettyImages-2191822650.jpg?ts=1736395632 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764394/w768xh432_GettyImages-2191822650.jpg?ts=1736395632 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764394/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2191822650.jpg?ts=1736395632 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Ethan Miller / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>41</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>20:51</td>
<td>52.37</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Eichel has kept himself on the fringes of this race with strong play at both ends. He's second among NHL forwards in goals above replacement (14.7) in 2024-25.</p><p>The Golden Knights center isn't known for two-way prowess, but he has a defensive GAR above zero (one) this season and has allowed only 2.14 goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five. He might not get Selke Trophy votes, but the ex-Buffalo Sabres forward is providing all-around value.</p><p>Eichel hasn't lit it up in terms of goal-scoring, but he's posted 18 more points than the closest Vegas player. The 28-year-old has notched 82% of his goals (nine) at even strength while sitting among the league leaders in even-strength points. He's also been one of the NHL's best facilitators. The American is tied for third in the league in assists this season, and he has 13 more than any of his teammates.</p><h3>4. Connor Hellebuyck, Jets</h3><p><em>Previous: 5</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764330/cropped_GettyImages-2192056421.jpg?ts=1736374746" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764330/w220xh124_GettyImages-2192056421.jpg?ts=1736374746 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764330/w320xh180_GettyImages-2192056421.jpg?ts=1736374746 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764330/w640xh360_GettyImages-2192056421.jpg?ts=1736374746 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764330/w768xh432_GettyImages-2192056421.jpg?ts=1736374746 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764330/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2192056421.jpg?ts=1736374746 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Jonathan Kozub / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>SV%</th>
<th>GSAx</th>
<th>GSAA</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>25-6-2</td>
<td>.926</td>
<td>31.09</td>
<td>23.32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>It's well-documented how rarely goaltenders show up on this list, and they win this award even less frequently. But Hellebuyck's outstanding play has kept him in the conversation for most of this season, and he still deserves to be in the mix. Winnipeg has a few talented skaters, but the elite netminder has been the biggest reason the Jets have become one of the NHL's best squads.</p><p>In addition to the tremendous statistics shown above, Hellebuyck has already matched his 2023-24 shutout total (five) in just over half the number of games. His underlying numbers are by far the best among goalies in this campaign, and he hit a big career milestone Tuesday night, notching <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3183103" href="https://thescore.com/news/3183103">his 300th win</a> in a victory over the Nashville Predators.</p><p>The reigning Vezina Trophy winner is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181787" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181787">still our favourite</a> to repeat and claim it for the third time. He's dominating the competition at the most important position, and that should earn him some MVP votes, too.</p><h3>3. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild</h3><p><em>Previous: 1</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764339/cropped_GettyImages-2190021961.jpg?ts=1736379000" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764339/w220xh124_GettyImages-2190021961.jpg?ts=1736379000 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764339/w320xh180_GettyImages-2190021961.jpg?ts=1736379000 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764339/w640xh360_GettyImages-2190021961.jpg?ts=1736379000 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764339/w768xh432_GettyImages-2190021961.jpg?ts=1736379000 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764339/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2190021961.jpg?ts=1736379000 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>22:37</td>
<td>56.32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Kaprizov established himself as the Hart favorite over the first two-and-a-half months of the season, but he hasn't played since Dec. 23. The Wild have gone 5-2-0 during this stretch without him, which doesn't help his MVP case. But the injured winger's production is still significantly outpacing that of his teammates, and he did enough before getting hurt to remain in consideration.</p><p>The Russian leads all Wild skaters by eight goals, five assists, and 13 points despite having missed the past seven games. He sits second in the NHL in even-strength goals (20) and fifth in even-strength points (39) while<strong> </strong>ranking fifth with 1.47 points per game among those who've played more than one contest.<strong> </strong>Kaprizov has also logged the second-highest average ice time among the league's forwards.</p><p>The 27-year-old could salvage his MVP hopes if he doesn't miss much more time and maintains this level of production upon returning. It's not Kaprizov's fault he's injured, of course. But for now, it only feels right to give others their due.</p><h3>2. Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche</h3><p><em>Previous: Unranked</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764527/cropped_GettyImages-2190975030.jpg?ts=1736464142" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764527/w220xh124_GettyImages-2190975030.jpg?ts=1736464142 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764527/w320xh180_GettyImages-2190975030.jpg?ts=1736464142 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764527/w640xh360_GettyImages-2190975030.jpg?ts=1736464142 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764527/w768xh432_GettyImages-2190975030.jpg?ts=1736464142 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764527/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2190975030.jpg?ts=1736464142 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>43</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>23:08</td>
<td>55.73</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>MacKinnon is part of a trio of superstars at Colorado's disposal along with Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar. However, the Nova Scotia-born center has been the most productive playmaker in the NHL this season. MacKinnon leads the league in assists by eight and points by seven. He paces the NHL in even-strength points (48), and his average ice time is first in the league among forwards.</p><p>Rantanen is outscoring MacKinnon by a sizeable margin, but the Canadian<strong> </strong>has 17 more assists and eight more points than his closest teammates (Makar and Rantanen, respectively). MacKinnon has been on fire lately as only the No. 1 name on this list has a better points per game rate (1.80) than his Avalanche counterpart (1.75) since our last edition among those with more than one game played.</p><p>The only reason MacKinnon isn't the MVP front-runner is that he hasn't excelled defensively. The Avalanche pivot has favorable xGF and scoring chances for percentages, but a minus-0.3 defensive GAR shows his game hasn't been as complete as that of our leader.</p><h3>1. Leon Draisaitl, Oilers</h3><p><em>Previous: Unranked</em></p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764366/cropped_GettyImages-2191393333.jpg?ts=1736387204" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764366/w220xh124_GettyImages-2191393333.jpg?ts=1736387204 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764366/w320xh180_GettyImages-2191393333.jpg?ts=1736387204 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764366/w640xh360_GettyImages-2191393333.jpg?ts=1736387204 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764366/w768xh432_GettyImages-2191393333.jpg?ts=1736387204 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764366/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2191393333.jpg?ts=1736387204 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Andy Devlin / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>41</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>21:19</td>
<td>61.44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Draisaitl is always in the periphery of the MVP discussion, but being Connor McDavid's teammate can make it difficult to support his case. However, the 2019-20 Hart winner is now outshining the three-time recipient at both ends of the ice and providing unparalleled value to his team in the process.</p><p>The German forward leads the NHL in goals - in all situations by six and at even strength (24) by four - and ranks second in points in both scenarios, having notched 73.8% of those (45) at evens. MacKinnon has posted 70.6% of his points in those situations.</p><p>Draisaitl has long been a prolific scorer, but his 200-foot game is setting him apart in 2024-25. He leads all NHL skaters with 16.2 GAR<strong>. </strong>Draisaitl has been on the ice for only<strong> </strong>1.77 goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five.</p><p>The 29-year-old isn't playing with McDavid at five-on-five, either. Draisaitl has been flanked by Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson on Edmonton's second line. The fact he's playing this well - offensively and defensively - in those circumstances makes it all the more impressive.</p><p><strong>Keep an eye on:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Connor McDavid, Oilers</li>
<li>Nikita Kucherov, Lightning</li>
<li>Quinn Hughes, Canucks</li>
</ul><p>(Analytics sources: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/">Natural Stat Trick</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>)</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 30: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche faces off against Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers at Ball Arena on November 30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> continued his ascent in the record books Thursday night.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Penguins captain notched a pair of assists in the first period of a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers to surpass Joe Sakic for ninth place on the NHL's all-time points list.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Point No. 1,642 for Sid! 👏 <a href="https://t.co/d9nyXb9GgY">pic.twitter.com/d9nyXb9GgY</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1877520034211246455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Crosby tied Sakic with a secondary helper on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3872" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3872">Bryan Rust</a>'s goal that made it 2-0 for Pittsburgh. He scored a power-play goal early in the second period for his third point of the night.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Penguins veteran jumped above Sakic on the list despite playing 63 fewer contests. Pittsburgh icon Mario Lemieux is next in Crosby's sights with an 80-point advantage, though Lemieux reached his total in 400 fewer games than Crosby has played.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Points</th>
<th>Games</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Wayne Gretzky</td>
<td>2857</td>
<td>1487</td>
</tr>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Jaromir Jagr</td>
<td>1921</td>
<td>1733</td>
</tr>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Mark Messier</td>
<td>1887</td>
<td>1756</td>
</tr>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Gordie Howe</td>
<td>1850</td>
<td>1767</td>
</tr>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Ron Francis</td>
<td>1798</td>
<td>1731</td>
</tr>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Marcel Dionne</td>
<td>1771</td>
<td>1348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Steve Yzerman</td>
<td>1755</td>
<td>1514</td>
</tr>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Mario Lemieux</td>
<td>1723</td>
<td>915</td>
</tr>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Sidney Crosby</td>
<td>1643</td>
<td>1315</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Joe Sakic</td>
<td>1641</td>
<td>1378</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan was at a loss for words when asked about Crosby postgame.</p><p>"I'm running out of superlatives," the bench boss said, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/OtherNHLCrosby/status/1877553808366006416">NHL.com's Wes Crosby</a>.</p><p>Sid <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3173851" href="https://thescore.com/news/3173851">leapfrogged</a> Mario for the most assists in Penguins' history when he registered his 1,034th helper Dec. 29. The current Pittsburgh star is now up to 1,039.</p><p>Lemieux still has the most goals in franchise history with 690, leading Crosby by 86 in that category. </p><p>Crosby ranks 20th all time on the NHL's goals list, trailing Dino Ciccarelli by four for 19th.</p><p>The 37-year-old has 12 goals and 35 assists over 43 games this season.</p><p> </p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 09: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and right wing Bryan Rust (17) during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers on January 9, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

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<p>Winnipeg Jets defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3161" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3161">Josh Morrissey</a> exited his team's 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.</p><p>Jets head coach Scott Arniel said his top blue-liner suffered a lower-body ailment and will be re-evaluated Wednesday, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/JohnLuTSNWpg/status/1876842037619589204">TSN's John Lu</a>. Arniel added that Morrissey is day-to-day, per the <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/mikemcintyrewpg/status/1876842585890619404">Winnipeg Free Press' Mike McIntyre</a>.</p><p>Morrissey crashed into the post in the second period following an accidental collision with teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2150" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2150">Mark Scheifele</a>. The rearguard limped down the tunnel and returned for one brief shift in the frame, but he didn't return for the final stanza.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vi2q7oq-_58?si=V_DFzFVUbS1VU0DS" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure><p>Morrissey scored a goal and saw 12:24 minutes of ice time before departing.</p><p>The 29-year-old is enjoying a stellar campaign with five goals and 33 assists in 42 games.</p><p>He ranks among the league leaders in average ice time and came into Tuesday topping all Jets skaters by over two-and-a-half minutes.</p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - DECEMBER 30: Josh Morrissey #44 of the Winnipeg Jets looks on during a second period stoppage of play against the Nashville Predators at Canada Life Centre on December 30, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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<p>New Jersey Devils goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1677" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1677">Jacob Markstrom</a> brought his A-game in a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night.</p><p>Markstrom slid across to deny Kraken forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3045" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3045">Oliver Bjorkstrand</a> in stellar fashion late in the first period.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ROBBERY FROM JACOB MARKSTROM!! 😱 <a href="https://t.co/JtYc9k6yvy">pic.twitter.com/JtYc9k6yvy</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1876476628915696123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Swedish netminder then sprawled out to steal a goal away from Seattle's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7289" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7289">Eeli Tolvanen</a> using his glove on the doorstep.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ANOTHER SAVE OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE FROM JACOB MARKSTROM!! 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/09yIKJrb9j">pic.twitter.com/09yIKJrb9j</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1876498399945502848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Markstrom completed his trifecta of stunning saves with a falling stick stop in the third period.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">JACOB MARKSTROM FOR A THIRD TIME. 😱 <br><br>We have no words. <a href="https://t.co/RjatOwP4GH">pic.twitter.com/RjatOwP4GH</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1876503201320460779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The veteran puck-stopper, who'll turn 35 on Jan. 31, turned aside 21 shots in Monday's win.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 06: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the New Jersey Devils makes a diving save against Eeli Tolvanen #20 of the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on January 06, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>Vancouver Canucks captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a> returned to the lineup Monday for a 5-4 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime.</p><p>The reigning Norris Trophy winner missed four games with an undisclosed injury.</p><p>Hughes led the Canucks in assists (34) and points (42) when he got hurt. He raised those totals to 36 and 44 with a pair of helpers Monday night. The American's average ice time of 25:08 through 34 contests (coming into the game) ranked sixth in the NHL.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 25-year-old was a game-time decision Dec. 23, but he ultimately played in a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. </p><p>The Canucks went 1-2-1 without Hughes. They split a back-to-back against the Seattle Kraken (a shootout victory) and Nashville Predators (a 3-0 defeat) on Thursday and Friday. The Calgary Flames beat Vancouver 3-1 last Tuesday, and the Kraken edged the Canucks in overtime Dec. 28.</p><p>Hughes suited up for his 400th career game Monday night. He won the Norris in June after racking up 92 points (including 17 goals) while playing all 82 contests last season.</p><p>The Florida-born defenseman is in his seventh campaign with the Canucks, who drafted him seventh overall in 2018.</p><p>Vancouver has also been without forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7699" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7699">Elias Pettersson</a>, who missed his fifth straight game Monday. The Canucks have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3180023" href="https://thescore.com/news/3180023">reportedly</a> explored trading Pettersson and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> amid an apparent feud between the two key centers.</p><p>The Canucks sit fourth in the Pacific Division at 18-12-9.</p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - DECEMBER 18: Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks skates against the Utah Hockey Club on December 18, 2024 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15521" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15521">Gabe Perreault</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15514" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15514">Cole Eiserman</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15516" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15516">Ryan Leonard</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15517" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15517">Oliver Moore</a> scored for the United States as the Americans beat Czechia 4-1 in their World Junior Championship semifinal Saturday night.</p><p>The U.S. will play Finland for gold Sunday. The Americans have reached the final three times in the last five years. They won the 2024 gold-medal game over Sweden and beat Canada for the title in 2021. </p><p>However, the United States is playing in back-to-back finals for the first time ever in this tournament. As a result, the Americans have never won two consecutive world junior gold medals.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Czechs outshot the United States 27-25, but American goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15501" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15501">Trey Augustine</a> turned aside 26 in the win. Czechia netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15472" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15472">Michael Hrabal</a> gave up three goals before Moore tallied an empty-netter.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15496" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15496">Jakub Stancl</a> netted the lone goal for Czechia to tie it midway through the first period. Eiserman potted the eventual winner in the middle stanza, then Leonard and Moore scored in the final frame. </p><p>Perreault and Leonard both finished with a goal and an assist after earning the primary helpers on each other's goals.</p><p>Finland denied Sweden a chance at revenge for the 2024 gold-medal game, defeating the Tre Kronor 4-3 in overtime Saturday in the earlier semifinal. </p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 04: Gabe Perreault #34 of Team USA celebrates his goal with teammates James Hagens #12 and Ryan Leonard #9 in the first period against Team Czechia of the semifinal match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on January 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Patrick Roy has a hunch that his New York Islanders are doing just fine, even if he doesn't have ...

<p>Patrick Roy has a hunch that his New York Islanders are doing just fine, even if he doesn't have the evidence to back it up.</p><p>The Isles head coach explained his rationale following a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I have nothing to support what I'm going to say - but we're playing good hockey"<br><br>Patrick Roy says he "wouldn't change nothing" with the Islanders approach and cites tonight being the 11th time the Islanders lost when they gave up less than 2 goals <a href="https://t.co/glS9ld2wtQ">pic.twitter.com/glS9ld2wtQ</a></p>— Islanders Videos (@SNY_Islanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNY_Islanders/status/1875026636124361151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Islanders are 14-18-7 and sit in the basement of the Metropolitan Division (eighth place) following Thursday's defeat. Their minus-21 goal differential puts them near the bottom of the league.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>New York has lost three straight games and has won only three of its last 10. The club is mustering only 2.59 goals per contest and allowing 3.15.</p><p>The Islanders have both the worst power play and penalty kill in the NHL. They've converted only 11% of their chances with the man advantage and avoided a goal on just 63.5% of opposing power-play opportunities.</p><p>Their five-on-five play has been better, but it's still mediocre. They're controlling 50.28% of the expected goals and 49.26% of the scoring chances in those situations, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/">Natural Stat Trick</a>.</p><p>The Islanders lost twice to the Maple Leafs in a span of three days. Toronto beat New York 3-1 on Tuesday. The Isles are now off until Sunday when they'll visit the Boston Bruins.</p>

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 25: Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders behind the bench during the game against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 25, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15515" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15515">James Hagens</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15516" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15516">Ryan Leonard</a> potted a pair of goals apiece as the United States cruised past Switzerland 7-2 in the quarterfinals at the World Junior Championship on Thursday.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15521" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15521">Gabe Perreault</a> chipped in three assists for the defending champions, who advanced to the semifinal round for the eighth time in 10 years.</p><p>The Americans scored four of their goals in the first period and took a 4-1 lead into the intermission. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15524" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15524">Brandon Svoboda</a> opened the scoring before Hagens and Leonard tallied for a 3-0 lead. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15623" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15623">Nils Rhyn</a> got one back for the Swiss, but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15518" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15518">Danny Nelson</a> replied less than two minutes later to restore the three-goal advantage.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15502" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15502">Zeev Buium</a> went end-to-end and fed Perreault, who got it back to Buium for a <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/IIHFHockey/status/1874922826601275810">highlight-reel goal</a> to make it 5-1 in the second frame. Hagens and Leonard then buried their second goals of the game within a span of 1:20. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15634" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15634">Andro Kaderli</a> scored Switzerland's second tally of the contest to cut it to a five-goal margin.</p><p>American goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15499" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15499">Hampton Slukynsky</a> made 17 saves in the victory, while Swiss netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15615" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15615">Christian Kirch</a> got pulled after allowing three goals on 10 shots. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15616" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15616">Elijah Neuenschwander</a> gave up the other four on 21 shots in relief.</p><p>The U.S. outshot Switzerland 31-19, including a 14-6 edge in the first period.</p><p>The Americans will face Czechia in Saturday's semifinals, while Finland will take on Sweden. The Czechs <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3165607" href="https://thescore.com/news/3165607">upset</a> Canada in the quarters for the second straight year Thursday night.</p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 02: James Hagens #12 of Team USA celebrates his goal with teammate Cole Hutson #24 in the first period against Team Switzerland of the quarterfinals match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on January 2, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1706" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1706">Cam Fowler</a> scored twice in his 1,000th NHL game as the St. Louis Blues thumped the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.</p><p>The Blues acquired Fowler in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Dec. 14.</p><p>St. Louis has won all three games it's played in the annual event, including a pair of wins over Chicago. The Blackhawks have lost all five of their appearances.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Those tickets aren't cheap," Chicago phenom <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13829" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13829">Connor Bedard</a> said postgame, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/MarkLazerus/status/1874267006276690203">The Athletic's Mark Lazerus</a>. "I feel bad for our fan base, coming out to this and laying an egg."</p><p>Bedard added that he felt the Blues "dog-walked" his team in the outdoor affair.</p><p>Blackhawks captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/860" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/860">Nick Foligno</a> wasn't happy either.</p><p>"It's just embarrassing to lose 6-2 in an environment like that," he <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/MarkLazerus/status/1874267205879398639">said</a>.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5678" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5678">Jordan Kyrou</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1971" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1971">Justin Faulk</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9214" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9214">Dylan Holloway</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7698" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7698">Alexandre Texier</a> also scored for the Blues, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1690" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1690">Taylor Hall</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3250" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3250">Tyler Bertuzzi</a> provided the offense for Chicago.</p><p>Hall said the loss needs to be "a huge wake-up call on how hard we have to play," per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/ByScottPowers/status/1874273524325790180">The Athletic's Scott Powers</a>. The veteran forward added that the type of game they're playing shouldn't be a factor - while hitting the Blue Jackets with a stray.</p><p>"It doesn't matter if it's on an outdoor game, or a national TV game, or a Tuesday in Columbus," Hall <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/ByScottPowers/status/1874273525735055728">said</a>. "Teams are going to play hard. We had no match for that (Tuesday night)."</p><p>Blues goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2135" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2135">Jordan Binnington</a> made 28 saves in the victory. Blackhawks netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2204" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2204">Petr Mrazek</a> gave up all six goals on 28 shots in a losing effort.</p><p>The Blackhawks sit last in the Central Division at 12-24-2. They've dropped five consecutive games. Chicago has lost by four or more goals in three straight contests for the first time since 1987, per the <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/BenPopeCST/status/1874261476187451510">Chicago Sun-Times' Ben Pope</a>. The Dallas Stars beat them 5-1 on Sunday, and the Buffalo Sabres defeated them 6-2 on Friday.</p><p>St. Louis improved to 18-17-4. The Blues had the sixth-best points percentage in the Central (.513) at the end of the game. </p>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 31: Cam Fowler #17 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of the Discover NHL Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field on December 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>The New York Rangers are putting goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> on injured reserve with an upper-body ailment, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/StapeAthletic/status/1874215500198342810">The Athletic's Arthur Staple</a>.</p><p>New York recalled netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2019" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2019">Louis Domingue</a> from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on Tuesday.</p><p>The Rangers signed Shesterkin to an eight-year, $92-million contract on Dec. 7 - a record pact for a goaltender.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He's having the worst season of his six-year career, while New York is heavily underachieving as a team. Shesterkin is 11-15-1 with a .906 save percentage over 27 games in 2024-25. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner came into the campaign with a lifetime save percentage of .921.</p><p>The Rangers entered Tuesday's slate sitting in the basement of the Metropolitan Division at 16-19-1. </p><p>They've lost four straight and 15 of their last 19 games.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 20: New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a shot during the game between the Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers on December 20, 2024 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15142" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15142">Macklin Celebrini</a> is an 18-year-old rookie, but he's already talking like a veteran.</p><p>The San Jose Sharks phenom focused on the team's struggles Monday when asked about his pursuit of the Calder Trophy and an upcoming matchup with fellow hopeful <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13822" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13822">Matvei Michkov</a> and the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.</p><p>"I don't really know. It's cool for the outside people (who) look at it and compare (the award chase), but I just want to stop losing," Celebrini told reporters, including <a target="_blank" href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/i-want-to-stop-losing-sharks-macklin-celebrini-doesnt-care-for-individual-awards">The Hockey News' Max Miller</a>. "I just want to keep playing the way I'm playing. That doesn't really affect anything I do."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Sharks have lost seven straight games - the worst current skid in the NHL - and they came into Monday with the second-worst points percentage (.359) in the league along with an 11-22-6 record. They're 1-9-1 in their last 11 contests.</p><p>"You get a lot more energy when you start winning games," Celebrini said when asked what he's learned during the skid. "No one wants to lose. Everyone hates losing. You can have a lot more fun. You can enjoy it a lot more when you win."</p><p>The first overall pick in June's draft is arguably the front-runner in the Calder race at the moment. He's tied with Michkov for the goals lead among rookies (12), and his 27 points trail the 20-year-old Flyer by two despite Celebrini having played eight fewer games after sitting out due to injury earlier in the season. </p><p>Celebrini leads the class' forwards in average ice time (19:58), and the second-place Michkov is playing over three minutes less than his counterpart at just 16:38 per night. Celebrini came into Monday pacing all rookies in even-strength goals (eight) and points (19).</p><p>The Sharks host the Flyers at 5 p.m. PST on Tuesday. </p>

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Macklin Celebrini #71 of the San Jose Sharks getting ready for a face off in the first period against the Calgary Flames at SAP Center on December 28, 2024 in San Jose, California.

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<p>A preliminary-round matchup between Germany and Latvia provided a lot more drama than expected at the 2025 World Junior Championship on Monday.</p><p>Latvia's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15572" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15572">Eriks Mateiko</a> squashed Germany's knockout-stage hopes when he netted the overtime game-winner - even though his team had already qualified for the quarterfinals just by getting to the extra frame. The Germans needed to win in regulation to secure a berth in the knockout stage, while all Latvia needed was a point to do the same.</p><p>Those circumstances made for a frenetic finish in regulation.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Germany went up 2-0 on a goal by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15537" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15537">Edwin Tropmann</a> in the second period. However, Latvia rallied to tie it as Mateiko notched his first goal of the game just over 30 seconds later and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15576" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15576">Bruno Osmanis</a> evened up the contest early in the third period.</p><p>The Germans then took a major gamble: Knowing they needed to win in regulation, they pulled goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15527" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15527">Linus Vieillard</a> for the extra attacker to go for the win. However, Latvia took advantage of that - <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15574" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15574">Olivers Murnieks</a> flipped the puck down the ice and into the empty net with under three minutes left.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Olivers Murnieks wins the faceoff in his own end and gets a shorthanded goal for Latvia to take the lead as Germany had pulled their goalie <a href="https://t.co/PZR0YnYTtU">pic.twitter.com/PZR0YnYTtU</a></p>— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) <a href="https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/1873869196670779706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Germany wasn't done yet, though. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15541" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15541">David Lewandowski</a> knotted things up again in short order.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">GERMANY TIES IT 20 SECONDS LATER!<br><br>3-3, 2:24 to go!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldJuniors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldJuniors</a> <a href="https://t.co/ACv9LeUYHq">pic.twitter.com/ACv9LeUYHq</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1873869245769015710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>However, the Germans were unable to score again before the buzzer sounded to end the third period, ending their quarterfinal hopes and sending them off to the relegation round.</p><p>Mateiko then punctuated what was already a celebratory occasion for Latvia with the overtime winner.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">LATVIA WINS IT IN OVERTIME 🇱🇻<br><br>Who else but Eriks Mateiko, the OT hero! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldJuniors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldJuniors</a> <a href="https://t.co/UnukGxpWaz">pic.twitter.com/UnukGxpWaz</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1873872811921387910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Latvia pulled off a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3171864" href="https://thescore.com/news/3171864">shocking upset</a> earlier in the preliminary round, defeating Canada in a shootout Friday after overcoming a pair of third-period deficits.</p><p>The Latvians reached the quarters for the third time ever, with all three berths coming in the last four tournaments. They made it in 2022 but lost 2-1 to Sweden, then got there in 2024 but fell 7-2 to the United States.</p><p>Germany will play in the relegation round for the second straight tournament. The Germans ended up in that stage this past January but held on to defeat Norway 5-4 in overtime.</p><p>Kazakhstan will be Germany's opponent this time around. The Kazakhstanis lost 3-1 to Switzerland on Tuesday.</p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 30: Eriks Mateiko #9 of Team Latvia celebrates his overtime goal with teammate Peteris Bulans #16 against Team Germany of the Group A match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on December 30, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Team Latvia defeated Team Germany 4-3 in overtime.

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<p>Canada responded to Friday's shootout loss to Latvia with a 3-0<strong> </strong>victory over Germany on Sunday at the World Junior Championship in Canada's capital.</p><p>Ottawa-born defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15419" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15419">Oliver Bonk</a> opened the scoring with a power-play goal assisted by forwards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15432" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15432">Easton Cowan</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15431" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15431">Berkly Catton</a> midway through the first period. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15425" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15425">Caden Price</a> - another blue-liner - scored an insurance tally from rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15423" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15423">Sawyer Mynio</a> and forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15443" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15443">Calum Ritchie</a> with just under five minutes left in the third.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">CADEN PRICE GETS A LUCKY BOUNCE TO GO HIS WAY 🚨<br><br>Canada leads 2-0.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldJuniors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldJuniors</a> <a href="https://t.co/FHGJb5xuqx">pic.twitter.com/FHGJb5xuqx</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1873564503712858321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Canada forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/14017" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/14017">Mathieu Cataford</a> added an empty-netter in the final seconds.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Canadians didn't dominate play until the final frame. The hosts tied Germany 9-9 in shots through 20 minutes and outshot the opponents 10-9 in the second period before doing so by a 17-7 margin in the third.</p><p>Canada goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15414" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15414">Carter George</a> stopped all 25 shots to pick up the win. He became the first Team Canada goaltender with shutouts in his first two world junior starts since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1063" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1063">Jake Allen</a> in 2010, per <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/SNstats/status/1873566932093501718">Sportsnet</a>. George also earned an assist on Cataford's empty-netter.</p><p>Germany netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wjhc/players/15529" href="https://thescore.com/wjhc/players/15529">Nico Pertuch</a> turned aside all but two of 36 shots in a losing effort.</p><p>Canada improved to 2-0-1-0 with the win<strong>, </strong>moving into a tie with the United States (and its identical record) for first place in Group A. Germany sits last in the group at 0-0-0-3. The Canadians opened their tourney with a 4-0 victory over Finland on Thursday before the upset loss to Latvia the next day.</p><p>The U.S. rolled past Germany 10-4 in its tournament opener Thursday. The Americans defeated Latvia 5-1 on Saturday before falling to Finland in overtime Sunday.</p><p>Canada and the U.S. will meet Tuesday night in a New Year's Eve clash to decide the group. It'll be the final game for all teams in the preliminary round.</p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 29: Oliver Bonk #5 of Team Canada celebrates his goal with teammates Sam Dickinson #3 and Calum Ritchie #21 in the first period against Team Germany of the Group A match during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on December 29, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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