Top-3 : the Hurricanes and the Wild did not help the Canadiens last night

Last night, in the NHL, all eyes were on Alex Ovechkin, who joined Wayne Gretzky as the top scorer in NHL history .

That being said, there was also action elsewhere in the NHL.

Heres what to take away from last nights game in the Bettman circuit: A Gr8 night in NHL history.

#NHLStats : https://t.co/bAj7Lhb8rr #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/pJGhXXPnco NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 5, 2025 1.

The Islanders find their way back to victory Not so long ago, the Islanders were at the forefront of the playoff race in the East.

That being said, the team was in the midst of a six-game losing streak...

so the men of Patrick Roy had some work to do to get back on track.

And last night, against the Wild, thats exactly what the team did: they finally found their way back to victory.

The Wild opened the scoring...

but the Islanders scored two quick goals in the third period.

PUCKS ON NET.

#LGI | @FORD pic.twitter.com/JUTfzF5moK New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 5, 2025 HOLMSTROMS 18TH THIS SEASON.

#LGI | @Ford pic.twitter.com/FAtHDFG5mh New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 5, 2025 And in the third period, Noah Dobson scored the insurance goal for his team with a powerplay goal.

That nailed the coffin for the Wild.

3-1 good guys! #LGI | @Ford pic.twitter.com/5AGbqhLZua New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 5, 2025 The Islanders won 3-1, which wasnt the ideal scenario for the habs.

And unfortunately, that scenario repeated itself in Detroit...

2.

A record for Patrick Kane in a Red Wings win The Red Wings, another team that has work to do to get back into the playoff race in the East, faced the Hurricanes last night.

And quickly, the Wings took the lead, courtesy of old Ben Chiarot.

CHIAROCKET pic.twitter.com/QG91VPHvXS Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 4, 2025 Both teams added a goal after that...

and then it was Patrick Kanes turn to score.

By doing so, he became the American-born player with the most 20-goal seasons in NHL history.

Thats Showtime.

pic.twitter.com/MfwAtSecX8 Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 5, 2025 The Hurricanes tried to come back in the third...

but Alex DeBrincat put an end to their hopes of winning with a goal in an empty net.

The Red Wings won 5-3.

For the Canadiens, its not the end of the world given that they still have a lead over the Islanders and the Wings...

but the win by the two teams last night allows them to get back into the race.

Losing would have pretty much taken the two teams out of the race, but this morning, they still have a chance, however small it may be.

3.

A first career goal for Ryan Leonard Last night in Washington, all eyes were on Alex Ovechkin.

And when we saw him equal Wayne Gretzkys record, we wondered if he would complete his hat-trick if he had to do it in an empty net.

And we finally got the answer to the question: Ovechkin told his coach that he didnt want to break the record that way.

So last night, when the Blackhawks pulled their goalie, Ovechkin was sitting on the bench.

That being said, we still had a special moment at the end of the game: Ovechkin may not have scored, but Ryan Leonard did.

He scored his first career goal...

and he did it in front of his family and friends who were attending the game.

Scoring your first career goal in front of friends and family in your new home is simply PRICELESS! Congrats, Leno! pic.twitter.com/RDTjtSEMor x Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 5, 2025 The Capitals eventually won 5-3.

John Carlson had three points (three assists) in the win.

Overtime The photo of the night.

gn pic.twitter.com/m2hNtqgEil x Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 5, 2025 Beautiful moment.

Best shower of my life pic.twitter.com/gsOM9EabrV x Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 5, 2025 Justin Robidas , the son of Stephane (who is an assistant to Martin St-Louis), played his first game in the NHL last night.

He had an assist.

Justin Robidas, son of 937-game NHL vet Stephane, is making his debut tonight for the @Canes ! pic.twitter.com/5VaQPZycVv NHL (@NHL) April 5, 2025 Game-winning goals: Alex Ovechkin at the top of NHL history.

DELIVERING WHEN IT MATTERS MOST Alex Ovechkin now has the most game-winning goals in NHL history! #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/cNBPuCR10w NHL (@NHL) April 5, 2025 The top scorers of the night.

The (big) schedule for the day.

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