NHL: Exciting Games, Shifting Playoff Race

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Six exciting NHL games took place on March 18th, 2026.

The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3.

Pittsburgh, Penguins fell to Carolina Hurricanes 5-6 in a shootout.

Washington Capitals topped Ottawa Senators 4-1.

Calbury Flanes' Edge St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime.

Dallas Stars won over Colorado Avalanche 2-1 via shootout, and Philadelphia Flyers outlasted

Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime.

The Devils lit up the Rangers with goals from Nico Hissier, Connor Brown, Jesper Bratt and

others in a high-scoring affair.

Over in Carolina, the Hurricanes rallied late and wanted in the shootout thanks to Sean

Walker.

Cindy Crosby and Eric Carlson each had multi-point nights for Pittsburgh, but it wasn't enough.

Lions are buzzing about Alex Ovechkin's 25th goal of the season, helping the capitals

pull away late with empty netters.

That win keeps Washington strong in the standings.

Meanwhile, shootout drama defined a couple match-ups, with Madvay Gredin scoring the decider

for Calgary and Wyatt Johnston for Dallas.

In the late game, the Flyers got timely goals from Luke Glendoning, Owen Tippett, and Noah

Cates in overtime to snack two points on the road against.

The Ducks

Cutter Gothier and Leo Carlson scored for Anaheim, but Philly held on.

These results shake up the playoff race, with East Coast teams picking up key wins.

Check back tomorrow for more action as the season heats up.

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