Casey DeSmith excelled in goal, stopping 27 shots as the Dallas Stars secured their sixth consecutive win, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. The Stars have now won seven of their last eight games, showcasing a significant ascent in the Western Conference standings. Mavrik Bourque and Roope Hintz found the net early, followed by Wyatt Johnston in the second period, and Miro Heiskanen capped the scoring with an empty-net goal. Meanwhile, Morgan Frost scored the Flyers' sole goal, as they faced a disappointing 17th win of the season.
In Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby made history, scoring one goal and assisting two others to help the Penguins defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3. Crosby's performance moved him into ninth place on the NHL career scoring list, tying with Hall of Famer Joe Sakic. The Penguins ended a three-game losing streak against the Oilers, with notable contributions from Bryan Rust and Alex Nedeljkovic.
Elsewhere, the Columbus Blue Jackets cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, bolstered by strong performances from recent AHL call-ups. In New York, Sam Carrick's overtime goal led the Rangers to a narrow 3-2 win against the New Jersey Devils. The Lightning also found success, topping the Boston Bruins, while the Carolina Hurricanes claimed victory over the Maple Leafs, thanks to a hat trick from Jordan Staal.
