Quite a calm evening in the NHL as four teams were in action.
At least, Connor McDavid was playing.
Here are the results and highlights:
Tuesday’s @NHL_On_TNT doubleheader saw Connor McDavid surpass Jari Kurri for the second most points in @EdmontonOilers history and Ryan McLeod score his first career hat trick to help lead the @BuffaloSabres to a win.#NHLStats: https://t.co/Lu5mewOPGP pic.twitter.com/3MMSmRst0G
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 16, 2025
1. The Sabres score a goal despite not having a shot in the third period
The Buffalo Sabres, the worst team in the East, faced off against the Hurricanes last night and surprisingly, they won.
Victory 4-2. Ryan McLeod was the hero of the match, having scored a hat trick.
Ryan McLeod collects his first career hat trick! 👏
Hat Trick Challenge presented by @AstraZenecaUS pic.twitter.com/fvYKS8MuPf
— NHL (@NHL) January 16, 2025
He opened the scoring just 43 seconds into the game.
This was the fastest goal of the season at home for the Sabres this season.
Ryan McLeod opened the scoring 43 seconds into the contest for the fastest goal to start a game at KeyBank Center this season. The last @BuffaloSabres player to score a faster goal at home was Rasmus Dahlin (0:30) on Dec. 19, 2023.#NHLStats: https://t.co/Lu5mewPnwn https://t.co/yRnUrzxWEu
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 16, 2025
His last goal was scored without even having a shot.
In fact, in the third period, Buffalo scored a goal and never took a shot on net. Check out this chaotic goal.
Ryan McLeod scores the most chaotic hat trick goal ever 🤯😭pic.twitter.com/YZpt1u1TVB
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 16, 2025
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2. Connor McDavid ranks second in Oilers’ scoring
At just 28 years old, Connor McDavid is the best player in the league.
Yesterday, with two goals and one assist, he became the second highest scorer in history, surpassing Jarri Kurri with 1,044 points.
The milestone moment for Mr. McDavid as he reaches 1,044 career points to pass Jarri Kurri on the @EdmontonOilers all-time list 📈 pic.twitter.com/ALxQYBMavR
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 16, 2025
He is 625 points behind Wayne Gretzky.
Knowing the 97, he should surpass it by the end of the season.
Even though McDavid is a good player, sometimes he can deliver hits like this.
Marcus Johansson did not return to the game after catching an elbow from Connor McDavid. pic.twitter.com/aVyAjkiYCW
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 16, 2025
Marcus Johansson never returned to the game after that move. Will McDavid be fined?
The match eventually ended with a score of 5-3. The winning goal was scored by Vasily Podkolzin.
Podkolzin throws the puck in front for the go-ahead goal! 👌 pic.twitter.com/Sa8zEFEPAx
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 16, 2025
Overtime
– Let’s see.
Ryan Hartman kicks Leon Draisaitl’s feet out from under him, and the ref just watches 😳 pic.twitter.com/VaiRDFDklY
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 16, 2025
– Unfortunately, he did not get a point.
If Jake Middleton gets a Gordie Howe Hat Trick tonight @BizNasty2point0 is going tarps off for the post game 🤣 pic.twitter.com/C3RZYeFtAq
— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 16, 2025
– The players from the night before with two points or more.
– 26 teams in action tonight.
