New Jersey Devils defenseman Šimon Nemec scored his tenth goal of the season, but his team fell short in a close 4-5 loss to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Martin Fehérváry and the Washington Capitals halted the Buffalo Sabres’ eight-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory. These games were part of a busy NHL schedule that saw several other notable results.
The 22-year-vintage Nemec played 21:22 minutes, the third-highest ice time among New Jersey’s skaters. Beyond his goal, he recorded one shot, two hits, one blocked shot, two turnovers, and a minus-two rating. His power-play goal in the 22nd minute brought the score to 2-3. Through 51 games this season, Nemec has accumulated 22 points (10 goals and 12 assists).
The St. Louis Blues secured a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes, currently the top team in the Eastern Conference, marking their fourth win in the last five games. However, they remain six points out of a playoff position. Dalibor Dvorský played 12:24 for the Blues, registering one shot on goal and one hit. Fehérváry contributed 19:56 of ice time in Washington’s win over Buffalo, receiving a minor penalty and adding a shot on goal, a hit, and a blocked shot to his stat line.
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1, despite playing without the injured Erik Černák, thanks to a two-goal performance from both Gage Goncalves and Jake Guentzel. The San Jose Sharks, still without Pavol Regenda in the lineup, upset the Boston Bruins 4-2. William Eklund, Michael Misa, and Tyler Toffoli each recorded a goal and an assist for San Jose, securing the last playoff spot in the Western Conference and ending a three-game losing streak.
The Toronto Maple Leafs ended their own eight-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Matthew Knies led the charge for Toronto with a goal and three assists, while Matias Maccelli posted a 1+2 performance. The game also saw a concerning incident involving Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who sustained an injury to his knee after a hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, resulting in a match penalty for Gudas.
The New York Rangers, last in the Eastern Conference, continued their winning momentum with a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, extending their streak to three games. The Dallas Stars matched that streak with a dominant 7-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers, fueled by a four-point performance (two goals and two assists) from Jason Robertson. In Seattle, Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and added three assists as the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 5-1 victory.
Here’s a look at the full slate of NHL results from March 12th and 13th, 2026:
| Boston Bruins – San Jose Sharks | 2:4 |
| Buffalo Sabres – Washington Capitals | 1:2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes – St. Louis Blues | 1:3 |
| Florida Panthers – Columbus Blue Jackets | 2:1 (OT) |
| New Jersey Devils – Calgary Flames | 4:5 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning – Detroit Red Wings | 4:1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs – Anaheim Ducks | 6:4 |
| Dallas Stars – Edmonton Oilers | 7:2 |
| Minnesota Wild – Philadelphia Flyers | 2:3 (SO) |
| Winnipeg Jets – New York Rangers | 3:6 |
| Utah Mammoth – Chicago Blackhawks | 2:3 (OT) |
| Seattle Kraken – Colorado Avalanche | 1:5 |
| Vancouver Canucks – Nashville Predators | 4:3 (SO) |
| Vegas Golden Knights – Pittsburgh Penguins | 6:2 |
The NHL season continues to unfold with intense competition and shifting standings. The coming weeks will be crucial as teams battle for playoff positioning. Fans can expect more exciting matchups and compelling storylines as the regular season progresses.
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