NHL Excitement: Shootouts, Upsets, and Rookie Stars

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. 13 NHL games lit up the ice on February 28th, 2026, with plenty of drills across both conferences. The New York Rangers edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout, while the Philadelphia Flyers took down the Boston Bruins 3-1. Out West, the San Jose Sharks pulled off a wild 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers, and the Los Angeles Kings shut out the Calgary Flames 2. 2. Nothing. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 in a heated battle of Ontario clash. The Montreal Canadiens cruised past the Washington Capital 6-2, and the Buffalo Sabers hammered the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2. The Carolina Hurricanes also rolled to a 5-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. Fans are buzzing about young stars stepping up big time. San Jose's Maclin Celebrini scored early against Edmonton. Chicago's Conor Bredard tallied for the Black

1:04Hawks in their loss to Colorado and Alex. Ovechkin notched two goals for the caps, despite the defeat. These performances highlight how rookies and veterans are pushing teams forward this season. In overtime thrillers, the New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3, and the Dallas Stars topped the Nashville Predators 3-2. The New Jersey Devils held off the St. Louis Blues 3-1, and the Seattle Kraken crossed the Vancouver Canucks 5-1. These results shake up the standings, with underdogs like the Senators and sharks gaining ground in tight races. Keep an eye on Playoff pushes as the schedule heats up. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Some chased peace, I put my head in it,