Ovechkin’s 20th and Hertl’s five-point night punctuate a busy NHL slate
Alexander Ovechkin notched his 20th goal of the season as Washington earned a win, while Tomas Hertl erupted for a five-point performance to power Vegas past San Jose 7–2. The Jets distributed offense against New Jersey with Iafallo, Toews, Vilardi and Pearson contributing, and Connor Hellebuyck turning in 24 saves; New Jersey leaned on Cody Glass for two goals as the Hughes brothers contributed, amid the ongoing Dougie Hamilton saga and Kovacevic’s late assist. Elsewhere, Boston edged Pittsburgh with Victor Arvidsson scoring the lone goal and Joonas Korpisalo delivering solid netminding, and in Salt Lake City Dmitri Voronkov’s OT winner for Columbus capped a night of notable performances, with Werenski and Marchenko aiding the play; Roman Josi also produced multi-point nights for Nashville.