NHL Scores – Saturday, April 12, 2025
NHL Scores – Saturday, April 12, 2025
Get a full recap of Saturday night’s NHL action, including final scores and playoff implications.
Senators 5, Canadiens 2
Ottawa Shuts Down Montreal’s Playoff Hopes
Shane Pinto scored twice as the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens, 5–2, delaying Montreal's chance to clinch a playoff spot.
Red Wings 4, Lightning 3 (OT)
Marco Kasper Nets OT Winner for Detroit
Kasper’s second goal of the night at 3:22 in OT lifted the Detroit Red Wings over the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4–3.
Penguins 4, Devils 2
Crosby, Malkin Power Comeback Win
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils.
Oilers 4, Sharks 2
McDavid’s 4 Assists Secure Playoff Spot for Edmonton
Connor McDavid tallied four assists as
the Edmonton Oilers clinched a postseason berth with a 4–2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Flames 4, Wild 2
Calgary Delays Minnesota’s Playoff Clinch
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal as the Calgary Flames topped the Minnesota Wild, 4–2, halting their playoff hopes for now.
Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (SO)
Bobby Brink's Shootout Goal Ends Islanders’ Playoff Hopes
The Philadelphia Flyers eliminated the New York Islanders from playoff contention with a 4–3 shootout win.
Blue Jackets 7, Capitals 0
Columbus Blanks Ovechkin-less Capitals
Adam Fantilli scored twice and Jet Greaves posted a 22-save shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets routed the Washington Capitals, 7–0.
Hurricanes 7, Rangers 3
Carolina Eliminates New York from Playoffs
Seth Jarvis led the way with a goal and two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes crushed the New York Rangers, 7–3.
Kings 5, Avalanche 4
Fiala’s Two Goals Lift LA Over Colorado
Kevin Fiala scored twice, and the Los Angeles Kings held off the Colorado Avalanche for a tight 5–4 win.
Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (SO)
Anton Lundell’s Shootout Goal Seals Florida Victory
Lundell scored the lone shootout goal as the Florida Panthers edged the Buffalo Sabres, 3–2.