In a stunning display of resilience, Jonathan Marchessault led the Nashville Predators to a historic comeback against the San Jose Sharks, overcoming a daunting 5-1 deficit with six unanswered goals. This marked the first time in franchise history that the Predators achieved a four-goal comeback. Marchessault's stellar performance, accounting for four points (1 goal, 3 assists), also extended his impressive scoring streak to nine games.

Meanwhile, other Eastern Conference teams jockeyed for position in the tightly contested Wild Card race. Lane Hutson of the Canadiens, Adam Fox from the Rangers, and Rasmus Ristolainen of the Flyers all contributed to their teams' victories. Hutson tied the rookie defenseman assist streak record and played a pivotal role in Montreal's comeback win against Columbus, while Fox's two assists propelled him into the top five of all-time points for New York defensemen during a shutout victory. Ristolainen continues to make waves with his overtime goal, solidifying his status as a key player for the Flyers.