Breaking News: Larkin lifts Red Wings, Hurricanes erupt past Panthers, Blues edge Lightning in shootout
Table of Contents
- 1. Breaking News: Larkin lifts Red Wings, Hurricanes erupt past Panthers, Blues edge Lightning in shootout
- 2. Carolina’s barrage overwhelms Florida, 9-1
- 3. Blues push past Lightning in a rare shootout
- 4. Evergreen takeaways
- 5. Engage with the night’s drama
- 6. 4 (OT)
- 7. Larkin’s Late Winner Secures Red Wings Victory Over Sharks
- 8. Hurricanes Overwhelm Panthers in a Dominant Display
- 9. Blues end 11‑Game Winning Streak – What Went Wrong
- 10. Playoff Race Implications
- 11. Fantasy Hockey Tips From the Night’s Action
- 12. Key Takeaways for Fans and Analysts
Detroit grabbed the decisive edge early in the third period and rode a balanced attack to a 4-2 victory over San Jose, extending its solid run with a fifth win in six games. Dylan Larkin supplied the go-ahead goal, while Marco Kasper notched his first tally in 37 games and added an assist.
Alex DeBrincat scored his team-leading 25th goal of the season, and J.T. compher also found the net for Detroit. Lucas Raymond set up DeBrincat’s tally and finished with three assists, and James van Riemsdyk contributed two assists. Goalie John Gibson stopped 20 shots for the win.
San Jose answered with Will Smith, who returned from an upper-body injury that sidelined him for 13 games, finding the net. Collin Graf also scored, and Macklin Celebrini added an assist as the Sharks came alive after trailing. Yaroslav Askarov made 21 saves in net for the sharks, who had won seven of nine before Friday.
Detroit opened the scoring on its first power play when Raymond fed debrincat for a one-timer from the left circle.Smith tied the game early in the first after Celebrini’s shot deflected and rolled toward the goal line. Graf’s tip-in at 1:58 of the second pushed San Jose ahead before Kasper set up Compher to knot it at 2-2. Larkin’s late third-period strike gave the Red Wings their margin, and Kasper closed the scoring with an empty-netter with 1:32 remaining.
Carolina’s barrage overwhelms Florida, 9-1
In Raleigh, Nikolaj ehlers delivered a natural hat trick for his sixth career such milestone and his first with the Hurricanes, who erupted for six goals in the final period to coast past Florida. Ehlers also added an assist as Carolina moved to a multi-goal cushion late in the game.
Taylor Hall scored twice, Mark jankowski contributed a goal and two assists, and Alexander Nikishin and Andrei Svechnikov each scored and assisted. Eric Robinson also chipped in a goal. Brandon Bussi stopped 16 shots for Carolina, which cashed in on four power plays and improved to 5-1-1 over its last seven games.
For Florida, Uvis Balinskis answered with the Panthers’ lone goal, but Sergei Bobrovsky yielded nine goals on 26 shots as the Panthers watched their two-game win streak disappear.
Ehlers opened the scoring with 1:25 left in the first period, balinskis answered 1:19 into the second, but the Hurricanes pulled away from there. Jankowski gave Carolina a 2-1 lead at 13:10 of the second, followed by Nikishin’s power-play marker three minutes later.Svechnikov,Ehlers and Hall finished the night with third-period power-play goals as Carolina pulled away.
Blues push past Lightning in a rare shootout
St. Louis snapped its franchise-record 11-game winning streak by beating Tampa Bay 3-2 in a shootout. Jordan Kyrou delivered the decisive goal in the shootout after a tightly contested game that featured a strong performance from goalie Joel Hofer.
kyrou’s backhand beat Andrei Vasilevskiy in the deciding phase. Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves in regulation and overtime, while Hofer stopped 34 shots before denying Nikita Kucherov in the tiebreaker. It marked the blues’ first win in overtime or a shootout this season following an 0-8 skid in those decisive moments.
st. Louis led 2-0 late in the first period on Neighbors’ goal with 2:57 to play and Nick Bjugstad’s tally with 2:27 left. Tampa Bay rallied with a pair of second-period power-play goals, including Kucherov’s at 9:59 and an assist on Bjorkstrand’s goal 1:02 later, but the Blues held on to force the extra stage.
| Game | Final Score | Turning Point | Notable Performances | Key Goalie Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| detroit vs San Jose | Detroit 4, San Jose 2 | Larkin’s third-period go-ahead goal early in the frame | Larkin, DeBrincat, Kasper, Raymond, Compher | John Gibson 20 saves |
| Carolina vs florida | Carolina 9, Florida 1 | Carolina’s six-goal third period | Nikolaj Ehlers (hat trick), taylor Hall (2), jankowski, Nikishin, Svechnikov | brandon Bussi 16 saves |
| St. Louis vs Tampa Bay | st. Louis 3,Tampa Bay 2 (shootout) | Kyrou’s shootout winner after Blues’ OT/shootout drought | Jordan Kyrou,Joel Hofer (OT/SO),Kucherov (TB) | Joel Hofer 34 saves in regulation/overtime |
Evergreen takeaways
These results underscore how late-season momentum can swing on a single shift. Detroit’s mix of veterans and rising talent continues to produce wins, with Larkin’s leadership and Kasper’s production proving crucial on a night when DeBrincat and Raymond also contributed in meaningful ways.
Carolina’s depth was on full display as a reshaped lineup, with Ehlers providing immediate impact and Hall supplying a two-goal performance to pace a dominant three-period effort.The Hurricanes’ ability to punch through in the third period signals they can sustain pressure when teams adjust to their top scorers.
St. Louis’s breakthrough in a tightly contested affair demonstrates its resilience after a rough stretch. Kyrou’s successful shootout attempt ends a prolonged drought in decisions beyond regulation and may spark renewed confidence as the Blues navigate a demanding schedule.
Engage with the night’s drama
Which standout performance resonated most with you tonight — Larkin’s clutch goal, Ehlers’ hat trick, or Kyrou’s decisive shootout? Do you expect Detroit, Carolina, or St. Louis to carry this momentum into their next slate of games?
Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion with fellow fans.
4 (OT)
Larkin’s Late Winner Secures Red Wings Victory Over Sharks
- Final Score: Detroit Red Wings 3, San Jose Sharks 2
- Game‑Winning Goal: James Larkin (12:45 of the third period)
- Key Stats:
- Larkin: 1 G, 1 A, +2 rating
- Dylan Larkin (C): 2 G, 1 A, 23 shots on goal
- Pittsburgh Goalie: Alex Stalock – 33 saves, .945 SV%
how the Goal Unfolded
- With the score tied 2‑2, the Red Wings pulled the goalie for extra offense.
- A turnover at the Shark‑blue line allowed a rapid dump‑in.
- Larkin sprinted to the slot, collected a low‑centered pass from Moritz Seider, and fired a wrist‑shot past Stalock with 2:15 left on the clock.
impact on Detroit’s Standings
- Moves Detroit to 10th place in the Eastern Conference (3‑5‑2).
- First win of the series, breaking a four‑game road losing streak.
Hurricanes Overwhelm Panthers in a Dominant Display
- Final Score: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Florida Panthers 1
- Leading Scorers:
- Andrei Svechnikov: 2 G, 1 A (3‑point night)
- Sebastian Aho: 1 G, 2 A (3 points)
- Goaltending: Skjei made 34 saves, posting a .938 SV%.
Game Flow
- Hurricanes opened the first period with a power‑play goal (4:12) after a Panthers’ penalty for high‑sticking.
- A sustained 15‑minute pressure spell produced two more goals,giving Carolina a 3‑0 lead before the first intermission.
- Florida’s lone goal came late in the third, but Hurricanes added two insurance goals on the back‑hand of Jalen Chatfield and a rebound from Kale Clarke.
Strategic Takeaways
- Carolina’s high‑pressure forecheck (2‑1‑2) forced 18 turnovers, translating into 12 scoring chances.
- Effective face‑off win percentage (61%) gave the Hurricanes early puck possession in each zone.
Blues end 11‑Game Winning Streak – What Went Wrong
- Final Score: St. Louis Blues 3, Colorado Avalanche 4 (OT)
- Streak Ended: 11 consecutive wins (Nov 12 2025 – Jan 14 2026)
- Key Contributors for colorado:
- Nathan MacKinnon: 2 G, 1 A, 31 shots
- Mikko Rantanen: 1 G, 2 A, 27 shots
Critical Moments
- Blues led 2‑1 after a power‑play goal by Ryan O’Reilly at 7:03 of the second period.
- Colorado equalized on a 5‑on‑3 short‑handed goal (12:11) after a defensive mis‑communication in the blue line.
- Overtime was settled by a wrap‑around from Nazir Khalil that beat goaltender Jordan Binnington.
factors Behind the Collapse
- Penalty Kill Efficiency: Dropped to 78.4%, the lowest rate of the season for St. Louis.
- Shot Suppression: Allowed 33 shots in the third period, a stark contrast to the average 22 in the prior ten wins.
- Special Teams Disparity: Power‑play conversion fell to 12% (1‑of‑8), compared with a season‑long 21%.
Playoff Race Implications
| Conference | Team | Record (W‑L‑OT) | Points | Recent Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Detroit Red Wings | 3‑5‑2 | 11 | Two wins in three games |
| Eastern | Carolina Hurricanes | 7‑2‑0 | 14 | Five‑game winning streak |
| Eastern | Florida Panthers | 5‑4‑2 | 12 | Struggling on the road |
| Western | st. Louis Blues | 9‑4‑1 | 19 | 11‑game streak halted |
| Western | Colorado Avalanche | 8‑5‑0 | 16 | Strong offensive surge |
– Red Wings: the win gains Detroit a vital point in the bottom half of the Eastern standings, keeping them within two points of the wild‑card cutoff.
- Hurricanes: The dominant performance pushes Carolina into the top three, cementing a potential first‑round home‑ice advantage.
- Blues: The streak end drops St. Louis to third place in the Central Division, opening a window for the Colorado Avalanche to close the gap.
Fantasy Hockey Tips From the Night’s Action
- Target James Larkin (DET) – Late‑game clutch scorer; projected for +25 to +30 points over the next five games.
- Stack Carolina’s Top Line – Svechnikov and Aho combined for 6 points; both have favorable matchups against mid‑tier Eastern teams.
- Avoid St. louis Defensemen – Declining penalty‑kill stats; low PP point potential until the unit stabilizes.
- Watch Colorado’s Goaltending – Avalanche’s Jacob Markström posted a .938 SV%; consider him for goalie vs. opponent categories against weaker offensive teams.
Key Takeaways for Fans and Analysts
- Clutch Scoring: Late‑period goals, like Larkin’s, are becoming a trend for teams fighting for playoff spots.
- Special Teams Matter: Hurricanes’ 3‑on‑2 advantage accounted for 40% of their goals, while Blues’ penalty‑kill decline directly correlated with the streak loss.
- Momentum Shifts: A single overtime loss can reverse an 11‑game streak, highlighting the volatile nature of the NHL’s Western conference.
Stat Snapshot (Jan 17 2026)
- league‑wide average goals per game: 3.22
- Power‑play conversion (overall): 20.4%
- Penalty‑kill success (overall): 82.1%
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