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NHL Scores: High-Scoring Games & Close Calls

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NHL Nightcap: High-Scoring Games and Thrilling Finishes

On March 12, 2026, the NHL saw fourteen games filled with action, including standout wins and thrilling finishes. The Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers 7-2, while the New York Rangers topped the Winnipeg Jets 6-3. The Toronto Maple Leafs held off the Anaheim Ducks 6-4, with Auston Matthews and William Nylander fueling their comeback.

The Vegas Golden Knights cruised past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2, and the Colorado Avalanche shut down the Seattle Kraken 5-1. Other victors included the St. Louis Blues, San Jose Sharks, and Calgary Flames.

Close calls stole the show, with the Florida Panthers winning in overtime over the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1, the Chicago Blackhawks taking Utah Mammoth 3-2 in extra time, and the Philadelphia Flyers slipping by Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a shootout.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat Detroit Red Wings 4-1, Washington Capitals nipped Buffalo Sabres 2-1, and Vancouver Canucks outlasted Nashville Predators 4-3 via shootout. The season is heating up with plenty of action to unpack.

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NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NHL Scores: High-Scoring Games & Close Calls. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

With the NHL today, March 13th, would a busy night in the NHL, with 14 games on March 12th, 2026. Standout wins included the Dallas Stars dominating the Edmonton Oilers 7-2, the New York Rangers topping the Winnipeg Jets 6-3, and the Toronto Maple Leafs holding off the Anaheim Ducks 6-4. Earlier this evening, the Vegas Golden Knights crews passed the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2, while the Colorado Avalanche shut down the Seattle, Cracken 5-1. Other victors were the St. Louis Blues over the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-1, San Jose Sharks against the Boston Bruins 4-2, and Calgary. Flames edging the New Jersey Devils 5-4. Fans are buzzing about those high-scoring outbursts, especially Dallas, with seven goals from guys like Jason Robertson and Jamie Binne. In the east, Toronto's Austin Matthews and William Nylander fueled their comeback, keeping playoffs hopes alive amid tight standings races.

Close calls stole the show too, like the Florida Panthers winning an overtime over the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1, Chicago Blackhawks taking, Utah Mammoth 3-2 in extra time, and Philadelphia Flyer slipping by Minnesota, while 3-2 in a shootout. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Lightning beat Detroit Redwings, 4-1, Washington Capitals nipped Buffalo Sabers 2-1, and Vancouver Canucks. Outlasted national predators, 4-3 via shootout, plenty of action to unpack as the season heats up. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com

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