Wednesday’s four-game slate featured three comeback victories and plenty of national representation as full #4Nations Face-Off rosters were announced.#NHLStats: https://t.co/6P9megRFCJ pic.twitter.com/mblWjKmC8C
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 5, 2024
But Nashville lost… again.
That goal, Marchessault will take it pic.twitter.com/vrC8VzWekK
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) December 5, 2024
The goal wasn’t enough, however, as the visitors lost 3-2.
OH MY AUSTON MATTHEWS pic.twitter.com/3U2ag94SfR
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 5, 2024
And on the captain’s first goal, Mitch Marner increased his streak of games with at least one point to eight.
Paul Bissonnette’s little sketch at NHLonTNT, he took it personal. Check it out :
BREAKING: Brad Marchand has been SUSPENDED for a full season from the Mr. @NHL_On_TNT competition pic.twitter.com/tF7BBgoLpH
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 5, 2024
Brad Marchand is ready to bring the offense for Canada at the #4Nations Face-Off!
He’s got two tonight!
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– NHL (@NHL) December 5, 2024
Two in a row for Brad Marchand. pic.twitter.com/zoHp98fiO0
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 5, 2024
And it just so happens to coincide with Jim Montgomery’s departure.
David Pastrnak has 7 pts in his last 5 games.
Someone’s happy Montgomery is gone…
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) December 5, 2024
Another player who’s been doing well lately is Trevor Zegras.
Yesterday, he didn’t pick up a point in the Ducks’ 4-1 loss to the Knights, but was injured on a rather bizarre sequence.
Oh man… pic.twitter.com/t9rAqwTL4Y
– HFTV (@HFTVSports) December 5, 2024
Let’s hope it’s not too serious, but when an injury occurs after minimal contact like that, it’s not a good sign.
Jack Eichel became the second player to hit 30 assists in 2024-25 and joined rare company among American players in NHL history to reach the mark in 27 games or fewer. #NHLStats: https://t.co/6P9megRFCJ pic.twitter.com/QGh92VKyuF
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 5, 2024
The Kings won 3-2, but that didn’t stop one Stars player from shining.
Mason Marchment with an absolute RIP…
He’s got five goals in his last six games!
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– NHL (@NHL) December 5, 2024
Joel Edmundson ties the game off the draw!
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– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 5, 2024
Warren Foegele is electric pic.twitter.com/imsI9Oa9Jz
– LA Kings (@LAKings) December 5, 2024
Extension
– It didn’t take him long to score his second.
Auston Matthews turned things around for the @MapleLeafs quickly by scoring twice in the opening 2:29 of the third period and en route to a comeback victory at Scotiabank Arena.#NHLStats: https://t.co/6P9megRFCJ pic.twitter.com/HjbxHIC9OE
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 5, 2024
– Top scorers.
– Tonight’s games.