Top 5: The Sens are capable of beating the Sharks and the Ducks, too

Last night, the CH lost to the Ducks. But there were five other games on the schedule. Here are the results and highlights from those games:

The @AnaheimDucks retook the top spot in the Pacific Division on Sunday with a road win, while the @SeattleKraken used a home victory to jump into the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.#NHLStats: https://t.co/NLcZhtBTIH pic.twitter.com/7HrbqhRqfS
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) March 16, 2026
1. The Sens Capable of Beating the Sharks and the Ducks, Too After a win at the Bell Centre on Saturday night, the Sharks were back in action yesterday in Ottawa.
And fatigue showed in a game won 7-4 by the Ottawa Senators, who are closing in on the playoffs.

Early in the third period, with the Sens leading by one goal, Michael Misa tied the game. His eighth point in 10 games.

MICHAEL MISA!!!
Eight points in his last ten games! pic.twitter.com/6k1dQ3qgRV
— NHL (@NHL) March 15, 2026
Ottawa, however, scored three unanswered goals to win. First, Drake Batherson scored the game-winner, albeit unintentionally.

Drake Batherson is so good at hockey that he's got more goals today than shots. That's a fact. pic.twitter.com/3kA3B1IwVA
— SENS TALK (@senstalk_) March 15, 2026
Dylan Cozens then doubled his team's lead.

Dylan Cozens absolutely RIPS it for his sixth goal in his last eight. The workhorse from Whitehorse ALWAYS comes clutch in the big games. This was a much-needed insurance goal.
Brady Tkachuk, with the assist, has nine points in his last 10 games! pic.twitter.com/w4HU0uh7ov
— SENS TALK (@senstalk_) March 15, 2026
And Brady Tkachuk sealed the deal with an empty-net goal. Macklin Celebrini, who finished the game with an assist, was furious.

Macklin Celebrini was NOT happy after Brady Tkachuk sealed the Sens win with an empty-netter pic.twitter.com/xdApZt46AH
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 15, 2026
Ottawa won both of its games against California teams over the weekend, while the Habs lost.

2. Five points in two games for Bobby McMann with the Kraken
The Kraken may have made the best trade of the trade deadline. Acquired from the Leafs, Bobby McMann is on fire. Yesterday, he helped his team win 6-2 against the Florida Panthers. He scored a goal and added an assist. He now has five points in two games with Seattle.

3 GOALS, 2 ASSISTS, 5 PTS IN 2 GAMES FOR MCMANN… Safe to say the Kraken got the right guy at the deadline?! https://t.co/oZIGz7QMEZ pic.twitter.com/gZ0nMfqbXV — Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) March 16, 2026
Kaapo Kakko also had a strong game. He finished the match with one goal and two assists. One of his assists wasincredible.

Berkly Catton buries a BEAUTIFUL play from Kaapo Kakko pic.twitter.com/BqxMb62w7Y — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 16, 2026
Here is his goal:

Powerful wraparound from Kaapo Kakko! pic.twitter.com/22TfUYgMfP — SleeperNHL (@SleeperNHL) March 16, 2026
Berkly Catton, Ben Meyers, Jamie Oleksiak, and Ryan Winterton also recorded two-point nights.p>

3. A goal on his birthday for Mark Scheifele In the afternoon, the Jets and the Blues faced off. A battle ultimately won by the Jets.
In the win, Mark Scheifele scored the Jets' second goal. It was his birthday.

A birthday goal for Mark Scheifele! pic.twitter.com/CjKrcSia3P — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 15, 2026
Then, Haydn Fleury, Cale's brother, scored the first goal of the game. His first goal since December 2023.

Haydn Fleury has his first goal since December 19, 2023! pic.twitter.com/uGTQ2uNCtg — NHL (@NHL) March 15, 2026 The game-winning goal was scored by Kyle Connor.

Kyle Connor gets in behind and finishes five-hole on the breakaway! pic.twitter.com/pWTBzMASXQ
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 15, 2026
In the loss, Jordan Binnington didn't have a strong game. He allowed three goals on 16 shots. Here, however, he made a great save to keep his team in the game.

Binnington with a BEAUTY save pic.twitter.com/UsOqNnHS83
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 15, 2026

4. No captain, no problem for Toronto Without Auston Matthews, who will miss the rest of the season, the Leafs faced the daunting task of hitting the road to take on the Wild.
They handled it well, winning 4-2. In the victory, Benoît-Olivier Groulx continued his hot streak. In four games, he has three goals, including two in the second period of yesterday's game.

Benoît-Olivier Groulx scores twice for the Maple Leafs in the second period! pic.twitter.com/Xw2179weow — TVA Sports (@TVASports) March 16, 2026
Toronto was leading 3-0 when Vladimir Tarasenko woke up. He scored two goals in 23 seconds.

VLADIMIR TARASENKO SCORES TWO GOALS IN 23 SECONDS pic.twitter.com/FHoUX8ukzt
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 16, 2026
His second goal allowed him to reach the 700-point mark in his career. A surprising loss that hurts the Wild, who remain six points behind the Stars and second place in the Central Division.

5. The Oilers Hold Their Ground
The Edmonton Oilers really needed a strong performance from one of their goalies tonight after all the controversy surrounding the position in Edmonton. Connor Ingram stepped up with a 27-save performance. Edmonton won 3-1.

Connor Ingram makes 27 saves as the @EdmontonOilers beat the Preds 3-1 pic.twitter.com/CUwDad5VIX
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 16, 2026
Leon Draisaitl was injured and did not return to the game.

Leon Draisaitl left the game tonight after taking a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt. He came back for a shift at the end of the first period, but isn't on the bench for the start of the second.
Via @TSNRyanRishaug pic.twitter.com/pzNVzZGtgb — TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 16, 2026 Connor McDavid took charge of the offense. He recorded three assists.

Connor McDavid Matt Savoie pic.twitter.com/gDJhq0ti3l — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 16, 2026
He almost added a fourth, but the Preds' goalie said no. What a save!

Justus Annunen wasn't letting that one go in! pic.twitter.com/x6zKFwmiX7
— NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2026 Hard-hitting check by the defenseman against Ozzy Wiesblatt.

BIG HIT FROM JAKE WALMAN ON OZZY WIESBLATT pic.twitter.com/wkVy4hmjxJ — NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2026

Overtime – Nic Hague and Vasily Podkolzin drop the gloves.

Nic Hague and Vasily Podkolzin go for a little dance pic.twitter.com/2eaqhc8sKj
— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 16, 2026
— That's what playing with Celebrini is all about.

FIVE POINTS IN COLLIN GRAF'S LAST THREE GAMES!!! #NHLStats: https://t.co/LhQFf7UEDX pic.twitter.com/RTph8uiuYo
— NHL (@NHL) March 15, 2026
— Top scorers from yesterday.

— 10 teams in action tonight.