Ružička was looking forward to another win, Halák made his numbers worse – SlovakNHL.sk

Only seven matches took place this time on Saturday. However, there were also two teams in the event, for which the Slovaks played.

CGY – SEA 2: 1

Lindholm decided to win over the Kraken, the Flames won the ninth duel in a row

Elias Lindholm scored in the seventh game in a row to break the draw in the 48th minute, and Jacob Markström covered 22 shots so that Calgary would beat Seattle 2: 1 and win the ninth match in a row. The score of the meeting was opened by Matthew Tkachuk, who, like Lindholm, also recorded assistance. Calle Jarnkrok equalized in the first period. Philipp Grubauer made up to 35 interventions, but even that did not help avert the third defeat of the Kraken in the series. He was also threatened by a Slovak striker with one shot Adam Ružička, which this time played less than nine minutes. He also made one point and won two out of six throws. Mark Giordano, the defender, played his first match in another jersey in Calgary.

Flames prepared a memorial video for Giordano:

Duel Stars: 1. E. Lindholm (CGY), 2. M. Tkachuk (CGY), 3. P. Grubauer (SEA)

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VAN – ANA 4: 7

The Ducks drove Demek out of the gate and ended the series of losses

The goalkeeper also got into the action Jaroslav Halák, who stood in the goal in the 25th minute after Thatcher Demko collected five goals from 14 shots. The Bratislava native subsequently collected two goals from 11 shots (81.8% success rate) and miraculously did not help when Anaheim paved the way for a 7: 4 win with a five-goal lead. Adam Henrique and Nicolas Deslauriers helped with two goals, Rickard Rakell, Sam Steel and two-point Troy Terry. Trevor Zegras collected three assists and John Gibson performed 16 interventions. He was overtaken by Tanner Pearson and Elias Pettersson, who reduced to 2: 5 in two consecutive goals, as well as Conor Garland and Quinn Hughes, who reduced to 4: 7 in two consecutive goals. Pettersson also added two assists.

Garland scored with a backhand from a sharp angle:

Duel Stars: 1. T. Zegras (ANA), 2. A. Henrique (ANA), 3. E. Pettersson (VAN)

OTT – BOS 2: 3 PP

Pastrňák decided in overtime to win over the Senators

David Pastrňák ended the four-match goal drought and scored in the third minute of overtime, so that Boston defeated Ottawa 3: 2 after losing his lead twice. Goals in normal playing time were scored by Jake DeBrusk and Brandon Carlo, Jeremy Swayman left the duel with 29 interventions. He was overtaken by Tim Stützle and Nick Holden, who forced a set time in the 57th minute. Anton Forsberg performed 30 interventions. The Senators have lost their fourth game of the last six.

DeBrusk scored from the air:

Duel Stars: 1. D. Pastrnak (BOS), 2. T. Stuetzle (OTT), 3. B. Carlo (BOS)

BUF – COL 3: 5

Thompson scored a hat-trick, but the Avalanches enjoyed winning

Alex Newhook scored the winning goal in the third period to make Colorado defeat Buffalo 5: 3 and win the seventh game in a row on the opponent’s ice. Darcy Kuemper made 29 interventions to break his club record and score in the 18th game in a row (16-0-2). Nathan MacKinnon, JT Compher and Nazem Kadri also hit the black, Mikko Rantanen into the empty net. Cale Makar scored an assistance to reach the goal of 50 points in the 45th match. Only Steve Duchesne managed to do it faster from the Avalanche / Nordigues defenders in the 1992/93 season (41 matches). All three goals Sabers scored Tage Thompson, who sealed the hat-trick with a 3: 3 goal. Jeff Skinner assisted with two goals. Dustin Tokarski scored four goals from 35 shots.

Duel Stars: 1. T. Thompson (BUF), 2. N. MacKinnon (COL), 3. N. Kadri (COL)

TOR – STL 3: 6

The Blues scored three goals in the third period to beat the Leafs

St. Louis playing without Vladimir Tarasenko (unspecified injury) led 2: 0 and 3: 2, but the third period was entered in a tie. However, the Blues scored three goals in it, to definitely put the scales in their side and beat Toronto 6: 3. Brandon Saad scored a decisive goal to have his team score in the fourth match in a row and win the third of them. Pavel Bučnevič scored two goals, the second in the empty net, and one added by Klim Kostin, Brayden Schenn and Ryan O’Reilly. Ville Husso faced 37 shots, of which he was beaten twice after Alex Kerfoot’s passes, William Nylander and TJ Brodie once. Nylander ended an eight-match goal drought, Auston Matthews lost a series of points after nine duels. Jack Campbell covered 28 of 33 shots and the Maple Leafs lost a seven-match winning streak in the home arena.

Duel Stars: 1. P. Bučnevič (STL), 2. W. Nylander (TOR), 3. D. Perron (STL)

ARI – LAK 3: 5

The Kings turned the match against the Coyotes

Drew Doughty and Adrian Kempe scored two goals and an assist to help Los Angeles turn the match against Arizona and win it 5: 3. Doughty’s second goal was ultimately victorious. Trevor Moore leveled off in front of him. Anže Kopitar collected three assists and Cal Petersen also helped with the fourth victory from the last five matches with 20 interventions. He was overtaken by Anton Stralman, who opened the score, as well as Lawson Crouse and Clayton Keller, who sent the Coyotes to a two-goal lead in the second period. In the end, they lost the second match in a row and the fourth of the last five. Karel Vejmelka stopped 34 shots. Arizona lost the first game of the season, leading by two-thirds. Previously, she had a 6-0-0 balance in such cases. For the first time in history, the Kings turned two matches in two days, losing more goals.

Duel Stars: 1. D. Doughty (LAK), 2. A. Kempe (LAK), 3. C. Keller (ARI)

WPG – EDM 2: 4

The Oilers also won the fifth game in a row under the new coach

Connor McDavid scored the winning goal and added two assists to get Edmonton to a winning streak in five games with a 4: 2 triumph on Winnipeg ice. All five wins came under the leadership of Jay Woodcroft, who has not lost in the NHL as a coach. Mikko Koskinen made 22 hits, Zach Hyman and Kailer Yamamoto beat Connor Hellebuyk, Darnell Nurse added a fuse to the empty net. From home, Adam Lowry scored in weakening and Kyle Connor in overtime. Hellebuyck booked 36 interventions and assistance. McDavid draws a six-match point series.

Duel Stars: 1. C. McDavid (EDM), 2. J. Morrissey (WPG), 3. K. Yamamoto (EDM)

Slovaks in action

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