Morgan Geekie recorded two goals in the Boston Bruins’ 4-1 victory against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night. As the Canadian Olympic team announcement for the Milan-Cortina Games approaches, Geekie continues to bolster his candidacy for a roster spot. With a brilliant assist from David Pastrnak, he took advantage of a power play to score during the first period. Just 23 seconds into the second period, Geekie broke the tie by pouncing on a rebound from Pastrnak’s shot. He now has 24 goals and 37 points in 34 games this season, placing him second in the NHL behind Nathan MacKinnon.
Casey Mittelstadt and Michael Eyssimont added goals in the third period, ensuring the Bruins’ victory. Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 shots during the match, while Barrett Hayton was the only player to score for the Mammoth. Additionally, Charlie McAvoy returned to the TD Garden after missing nearly a month due to a facial injury. He demonstrated a positive +1 rating and logged over 24 minutes of ice time.
Rangers Shutout Again at MSG
The New York Rangers faced another disappointing result, losing 3-0 to the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. This match marked the seventh time this season that the Rangers failed to score, including six shutouts in front of their home crowd. The Rangers set a record by becoming the first team in league history to be shut out six times within their first 17 home games.
Thatcher Demko was stellar in goal for the Canucks, making 23 saves. Evander Kane, Liam Ohgren, and Conor Garland scored for Vancouver, with Ohgren netting his first goal of the season after being traded from Minnesota.
Highlights from Other NHL Matches
- Blackhawks 2 – Maple Leafs 3: Toronto triumphed after overcoming a two-goal deficit with late-period goals.
- Sharks 6 – Flames 3: Macklin Celebrini scored twice for San Jose, amassing 51 points in just 34 games.
- Avalanche 5 – Kraken 3: Nathan MacKinnon sparkled, contributing two goals and one assist to lead Colorado.
- Wild 5 – Capitals 0: Filip Gustavsson recorded his 14th career shutout, with the Wild achieving seven shutouts this season.
As the season progresses, teams strive to improve their standings, while players like Morgan Geekie aim for Olympic recognition. The NHL continues to provide thrilling matches and astonishing performances across the league.
