Here are the results of the nine games on display yesterday.
Tea @DallasStars mounted their 10th third-period comeback win of the season – only the Panthers (11) have more.#NHLStats: https://t.co/39UMfA6DGh pic.twitter.com/7sbg7zphd2
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2022
1. The Avalanche reach the 100-point mark this season
With the Avalanche’s 2-1 win over the Flames, the team became the first to break the 100-point plateau this season.
The NHL has its first 100-point team in 2021-22.
Tea @Avalanche became the ninth club in the past 45 years to reach the 100-point mark in 67 games or fewer. #NHLStats: https://t.co/39UMfA6DGh pic.twitter.com/N8Aq9RRSqP
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2022
Colorado thus becomes the ninth club in 45 years to reach 100 points in 67 games or less.
In the win, Valeri Nichushkin scored both goals.
In his first game with the Avalanche, Artturi Lehkonen finished with three shots on goal.
2. 70-point season for Sidney Crosby
With a goal in a losing cause, Sidney Crosby once again hit the 70-point career milestone. Among active players, he is first with Alex Ovechkin and Joe Thornton for the most 70-point seasons (12).
Sidney Crosby hits the 70-point plateau for the 12th time in his career, tying him with Alex Ovechkin and Joe Thornton for most among active players. pic.twitter.com/F4GX1dvg1U
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 30, 2022
The Penguins captain is also guaranteed to finish the season with an average of one point per game, his 17th career.
Only Wayne Gretzky has more point-per-game seasons than Crosby in NHL history (19).
Sidney Crosby (25-45—70 in 56 GP) became the 22nd player in NHL history to reach the 70-point mark in 12 or more seasons – the only other active players to do so are Alex Ovechkin and Joe Thornton (both w/ 12).#NHLStats: https://t.co/39UMfA6DGh pic.twitter.com/rqFAlvQw31
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2022
3. Seventh game in a row with a point for Mitch Marner
Players who have been on fire for a few games, we cannot miss Mitch Marner. The Leafs forward had a goal and an assist yesterday in a big win over the Bruins, Marner had at least one point in his seventh straight game.
Mitchell Marner scored to extend his point streak to seven games (5-8—13) and now has 22-32—54 (33 GP) dating to Jan. 1 – only Johnny Gaudreau (18-39—57 in 36 GP) and Matthew Tkachuk (19-37—56 in 36 GP) have more over that span.#NHLStats: https://t.co/39UMfA6DGh https://t.co/VAS09KNVvq
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2022
Since the start of 2022, only Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk have more points than Marner. Impressive!
4. Sebastian Aho beats his coach
With his 30th goal of the season, Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho now has three seasons of that many goals in his career with the team.
In franchise history, only Eric Staal (5), Blaine Stoughton (4), Pat Verbeek (4) and Geoff Sanderson (4) have more than him.
Sebastian Aho scored his team-leading 30th tally of the season and is on pace to lead the @Canes in goals for a fifth straight campaign.#NHLStats: https://t.co/39UMfA6DGh pic.twitter.com/Vmg23LLh0v
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 30, 2022
He also edged head coach Rod Brind’Amour for fourth in goals in franchise history.
Moving on up ⬆️ pic.twitter.com/T0uPwQmnVX
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 30, 2022
A lot of
– Nice gesture from the Preds.
Thank you Nashville 💛 pic.twitter.com/kFMM9RvuIQ
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 30, 2022
– Tyler Toffoli is a big help to the Flames.
– Merchant recidivism.
– Upcoming suspension?
– Big fight involving Nicolas Deslauriers.
Besides, he was bleeding profusely afterwards.
– Six three-point players.
– Quieter evening tonight.
