NHL Roundup: Avalanche Lead Western Conference, Gibson Returns to Ducks
The NHL featured three games on Friday, with no shutouts or overtime. Anaheim fans welcomed back their former longtime goalie in a notable reunion.
Avalanche Secure Top Spot with Win Over Golden Knights
Martin Necas of Colorado shined in his first game after signing an eight-year contract extension. He scored a goal and added two assists, including the opening goal just 41 seconds into the game.
- Brock Nelson scored the second goal for the Avalanche.
- Tomas Hertl of Vegas responded with a power play goal.
- Brent Burns scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Necas, making it 3-1 for Colorado.
- Mitch Marner quickly answered for Vegas, narrowing the score to 3-2 in the third period.
- Cale Makar sealed the victory with an empty-net goal assisted by Necas.
Colorado improved to a 7-1-4 record (18 points), claiming first place in the Western Conference. Vegas dropped to 6-2-3 (15 points).
Islanders Rally to Beat Capitals
After Tom Wilson gave Washington an early lead, New York scored three consecutive unanswered goals to secure the win.
- Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored a short-handed goal before the first period ended.
- Bo Horvat added the go-ahead goal to put the Islanders up 2-1.
- Matthew Barzal, recently benched for "personal reasons" by coach Patrick Roy, scored an empty-net goal.
"Matthew Barzal's empty-netter sealed the Capitals' third loss in five games."
New York claimed victory while Washington suffered another setback.
Author's Summary
Martin Necas led the Avalanche to the top of the Western Conference with a standout performance, while the Islanders overcame the Capitals in a key comeback.
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