There were only six games in the National Hockey League last night, as several teams were resting ahead of their Saturday games. Despite this, several key points emerged from these Friday night games.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal of the game just 24 seconds after the Dallas Stars tied it in the third period, lifting the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.

DALLAS (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on ...

In what could be a potential Stanley Cup Final preview, the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both goals for ...

The Canadiens have conceded 194 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 29th in NHL action in goals against. The team’s -28 goal differential ranks 27th in the league. The Canadiens have not shut ...

Defensively, the Maple Leafs are giving up 156 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank 11th in league play. The team’s +13 goal differential ranks 11th in the league. The Maple Leafs have not earned ...

Montreal has three young centers of note in Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Nick Suzuki and Ryan Poehling. While Poehling is finding his way at the pro level right now, Suzuki is enjoying his first year of ...