NHL Recaps: Sunday, Feb 21, 2021

4 games: what happened that matters for your fantasy team, built from the play-by-play and shift charts.

Game recaps

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New Jersey Devils

Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals edge New Jersey Devils 4–3

Washington Capitals beat New Jersey Devils 4–3 at home. T.J. Oshie (WSH) led the scoring with 2G 1A.

•T.J. Oshie had two goals and an assist (3 points) on 4 shots in 17:12.
•Andreas Johnsson had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 19:09.
•John Carlson had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 4 shots in 21:49.

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Ottawa Senators edge Montreal Canadiens 3–2 (OT)

Ottawa Senators beat Montreal Canadiens 3–2 in overtime at home. Brady Tkachuk (OTT) led the scoring with 1G 1A. Jake Allen (MTL) faced 39 shots and stopped 36 (.923), +11 against a season average of 28.2; the overtime loss.

•Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 8 shots in 20:11.
•Drake Batherson had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 4 shots in 15:25.
•Jake Allen (MTL) faced 39 shots and stopped 36 (.923), +11 against a season average of 28.2; the overtime loss.

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Boston Bruins rout Philadelphia Flyers 7–3

Boston Bruins beat Philadelphia Flyers 7–3 at home. David Pastrnak (BOS) led the scoring with 3G 0A.

•David Pastrnak had a hat trick (3 points) on 4 shots in 18:09.
•James van Riemsdyk had a goal and 2 assists (3 points) on 1 shot in 15:17.
•Nick Ritchie had a goal and an assist (2 points) on 2 shots in 14:52.

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Winnipeg Jets edge Vancouver Canucks 4–3 (OT)

Winnipeg Jets beat Vancouver Canucks 4–3 in overtime at VAN. Pierre-Luc Dubois (WPG) led the scoring with 2G 1A.

•Pierre-Luc Dubois had two goals and an assist (3 points) on 2 shots in 16:48.
•Mark Scheifele had a goal and 2 assists (3 points) on 3 shots in 20:07.
•Blake Wheeler had 3 assists (3 points) on 2 shots in 18:07.

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Top performers

Player	Game	G	A	P	SOG	Hits	Blk	TOI	PP
David Pastrnak BOS	vs PHI	3	0	3	4	0	0	18:09	—
T.J. Oshie WSH	vs NJD	2	1	3	4	0	1	17:12	—
Pierre-Luc Dubois WPG	at VAN	2	1	3	2	2	0	16:48	—
Mark Scheifele WPG	at VAN	1	2	3	3	0	1	20:07	—
James van Riemsdyk PHI	at BOS	1	2	3	1	1	0	15:17	—
Blake Wheeler WPG	at VAN	0	3	3	2	3	0	18:07	—
Elias Pettersson VAN	vs WPG	2	0	2	4	0	0	20:27	—
Brady Tkachuk OTT	vs MTL	1	1	2	8	5	1	20:11	—
John Carlson WSH	vs NJD	1	1	2	4	1	0	21:49	—
Drake Batherson OTT	vs MTL	1	1	2	4	0	0	15:25	—
Nick Ritchie BOS	vs PHI	1	1	2	2	1	0	14:52	—
Andreas Johnsson NJD	at WSH	1	1	2	2	0	1	19:09	—

Goalie notes

Goalie	Game	Dec	SA	GA	SV%
Aaron Dell NJD	at WSH	L	41	4	.902
Jake Allen MTL	at OTT	O	39	3	.923
Connor Hellebuyck WPG	at VAN	W	34	3	.912
Matt Murray OTT	vs MTL	W	32	2	.938
Braden Holtby VAN	vs WPG	O	31	4	.871
Craig Anderson WSH	vs NJD	W	26	3	.885
Carter Hart PHI	at BOS	L	23	6	.739
Tuukka Rask BOS	vs PHI	W	19	3	.842
Brian Elliott PHI	at BOS	—	12	1	.917

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