The St. Louis Blues secured a 2-1 shootout victory over the Seattle Kraken, while the Carolina Hurricanes overcame an early lead to defeat the Los Angeles Kings in a 6-5 shootout. Jordan Binnington played a crucial role in the Blues' win, showcasing his goaltending skills. The Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen continued his impressive performance, currently tied for second in NHL goals. The games highlighted the importance of shot-blocking and forwards' back-checking for the Blues, while the Hurricanes showcased new personnel in their power play. The results contribute to the Kraken's winless streak and the Kings' loss against the Hurricanes.
Teuvo Teravainen is currently tied for second in the NHL in goals and on pace for 109 on the season. Facts only on a Monday morning https://t.co/P55Svz6JRI
Frank Vatrano's hat trick propels Ducks past Hurricanes https://t.co/pirSpGfQ7R https://t.co/lThjntBu2a
Another empty netter for the Ducks. Frank Vatrano finishes his hat trick and gives Anaheim a 6-3 lead.
Cam Fowler hits the empty net for Anaheim with 1:57 to go in the third. 5-3.
There's life! Martin Necas gives the #Canes their second power play goal of the period, making it a 4-3 game with 4:31 remaining in regulation.
Teuvo Teravainen gets his 2nd of the night with a BLAST. 💣 (🎥: @Canes) https://t.co/VdDtNmby3F
Teravainen's goal came with seven seconds to go on the power play, and the chance had new personnel for the #Canes: PP1: Aho, Bunting, Jarvis, and Necas with DeAngelo PP2: Drury, Kotkaniemi, and Teravainen with Burns and Orlov https://t.co/DGCOQ3rLUn
Anaheim has a quick answer. Frank Vatrano's second of the night re-establishes their three-goal lead. 4-1. 3:14 left in the second period.
Teravainen on pace for 82 goals. Good switch of the ice. Turbo settled the puck and one touch under the bar. 3-1, Ducks
Teuvo Teravainen is off to exactly the start the Hurricanes needed him to have. If he scores 82 they should be in good shape. Maybe not being able to bend his thumb after the Pageau slash unlocked special powers.
Hey, it's Teuvo Teravainen! #86 scores his third goal in three games to start the season. The #Canes are now within two, 3-1.
3-0, Ducks. Pavel Mintyukov completes a slick passing sequence for his line. 7:54 remaining in the first.
Make it 2-0, Anaheim. Frank Vatrano squeaks one through the five-hole. 11:29 remaining in the opening stanza.
The Ducks open tonight's scoring. Sam Carrick gets free in the slot and puts a perfect shot above the blocker of Raanta. 1-0 with 13:08 to go in the first.
Without Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Binnington drags Blues to shootout win https://t.co/LeUy1x3LwC
Three keys for #stlblues 2-1 shootout victory over #seakraken includes a certain goalie, a commitment to shot-blocking and forwards back-checking: https://t.co/eOaN5mArlg
Hear from Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore & Todd McLellan following tonight's 6-5 shootout loss against Carolina. https://t.co/UmZZOcrf2P
Hurricanes blow early lead, beat Kings in 9-round shootout https://t.co/O5DFXQRbJM https://t.co/mHwnVCtMdM
Here we go, Canes 6-5 shootout winners in LA https://t.co/BPLTppQ789
A pivotal moment coming up as we approach the finish line. The #Canes have taken their eighth penalty of the night, sending LA to the power play with just 3:34 on the clock in this 5-4 game.
#seakraken-#stlblues takeaways -- More Jordan Binnington magic; slow start in home opener; forwards solid back-check noticeable; PP still not good, but all leads to 2-1 shootout win: https://t.co/FiOrBZE2wS
Offensive zone faceoff for the Ducks. 2:37 left. Gibson off for the extra attacker. Jonas Rondbjerg. Empty net goal. 4-1 Vegas.
After a non-call where William Karlsson Is clearly interfered with, Mason McTavish gets the Ducks on the board. 3-1 Vegas.
Blues eke out shootout win, keep Kraken winless https://t.co/v89t8vABJH https://t.co/uagR4xRoDt
Ducks kill off the rest of Carrick's penalty, but then Lyubushkin gets called for interfering with Barbashev in Anaheim's zone. Another Knights' power play 2:03 into the second.