NHL: Ryan Reeves' turn to rodeo against Matt Rempe

Auston Matthews has often been the talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, but it was Ryan Reaves and Matt Rempe who grabbed the headlines in the Leafs' 4-3 shootout win over the New York Rangers on Saturday night.

After facing off against Matt Martin, Nicolas Deslauriers and Mathieu Olivier in brutal battles during his first five NHL games, rookie Rimpy faced the giant Reeves.

With less than six minutes remaining in the third period and with the Rangers trailing 3-2, the two men engaged in a waltz that lasted more than 50 seconds, each landing some good punches. Reeves had invited Remby earlier in the match, but the latter declined the invitation.

In his first game in a Maple Leafs uniform, defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, acquired from the Anaheim Ducks, left the game with a head injury after taking a hit from Rempe.

After the game, coach Sheldon Keefe lamented that Remby “left ice contact” to hit his player.

The game was finally decided on a shootout goal from former Montreal Canadiens Max Domi. Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares scored for Toronto in regulation.

Quebec's Alexis Lafreniere had an excellent game with a goal and two assists. He contributed to all of Rangers' goals. After opening the scoring with a stunning strike in the first half, Lafreniere had the opportunity to play hero during the third round of penalties. However, he was frustrated by Ilya Samsonov and Domi scored moments later.

Vincent Trocheck scored the other two goals for Rangers. He highlighted the tying goal with 1:07 remaining in the third period, capitalizing on a rebound.

Since their ten-game winning streak, the Rangers have lost two of their three games. For the Maple Leafs, this is the ninth win in the last ten games.

In front of the Rangers cage, Igor Shesterkin surrendered three times on 34 shots. He has won each of his last seven starts. At the other end of the ice, Samsonov blocked 32 shots.

The Maple Leafs will return to action Monday night against the Boston Bruins, while the Rangers will take on the Florida Panthers.

Kiprusov's jersey retirement inspires flames

The Pittsburgh Penguins thought they could spoil Miikka Kiprusoff's night in Calgary, but the Flames' three-goal lead in the third period allowed them to win 4-3.

The former goaltender saw his number 34 retired with the Flames, with whom he racked up 305 wins, including 41 shutouts, in 576 games. When he retired in the 2012-13 season, Kiprusov led the Flames in goals against average of 2.46 and a save percentage of .913.

A few of Kiprusov's former teammates, including Jarome Iginla, were on hand.

“I don't think I need to tell you what a great player Iginla was. I think the only thing he didn't do was score against me in training,” Kiprusov laughed in his speech. Sincerely AGIt's a great honor to have my name there next to yours. »

Kirposov played nine seasons in Calgary with the Flames and notably won the Vezina Trophy in 2005-06.

“Nine years have gone by so fast, but they have been the best nine years of my life. My family and I will remember this for the rest of our lives, thank you.”

In the match, Igor Sharangovich played the hero with the winning goal in the last minute of play, with his second goal in the match. Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman also hit the target.

Saturday night, the Penguins took a 3-1 lead midway through the third period thanks to goals from Jonathan Gruden, Lars Eller and Jeff Carter.

But Calgary revived their hopes of winning with two goals within 32 seconds. Kadri set the tone with a stunning one-on-one sequence during which he provided some impressive tricks for Penguins players. Moments later, Coleman tied the game 3-3.

While the deadlock was still holding in the final minute of the third period, Mikael Backlund took the puck from Kristofer Letang in the opposite area, before putting the puck behind him for Sharangovich. A good wrist shot at the top of the net allowed him to break the tie.

In front of the Flames net and under the eyes of Kirposov, goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves. His opposite number, Tristan Jarry, allowed four goals on 20 shots.

Cozens hits shorthanded swords twice

Dylan Cousins ​​scored two shorthanded goals to help the Buffalo Sabers to a 7-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

He first won his race for the ball in the neutral zone before escaping to make it 2-0, then collected his own rebound to score on a backhander late in the game to complete the score.

The Sabers led 3-2 after 40 minutes, before completely dominating the third period.

They headed towards their fifth win in six matches.

Zemgus Girgensons, Jeff Skinner, Casey Mittelstadt, Owen Power and Kyle Okposo were the other scorers for the Sabers. Power and Skinner also added an assist each.

Composer of 22 saves, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was beaten by Brendan Brisson and William Karlsson.

Logan Thompson has blocked 28 shots for Vegas, which is 2-6-1 through nine games.

The Sabers will host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night.

Palmieri is at the heart of the Bruins' problems

Kyle Palmieri's hat-trick allowed the New York Islanders to enjoy a third straight 5-1 win over the Bruins, in addition to inflicting Boston's fourth defeat in their last five games.

Palmieri scored all three of his goals in a span of eight minutes and 47 seconds to give the Islanders a 3-0 lead at the break. Palmieri finished the game with four points, equaling the best performance of his career.

It was the third hat-trick of his career for Palmieri, a Long Island native.

Anders Lee and Brock Nelson scored the other two goals for Rangers in the second half.

Mark McLaughlin was the Bruins' lone scorer with less than six minutes left in the first half. Ilya Sorokin blocked the other 22 shots the Islanders faced.

In the Boston cage, Linus Ullmark had a tough evening of work and allowed five goals on 26 shots.

Stars beat sharks

The San Jose Sharks provided good opposition to the Dallas Stars, who still found a way to defeat the Sharks 3-2 in a shootout.

The Sharks blew a slender one-goal lead twice in the game, before finally surrendering it in a shootout.

The Stars have gone 6-0-2 in their last eight home games.

Jimmy Ben played the hero with a goal in the seventh round of the tournament. Ben sent a brilliant feint past goalkeeper Magnus Krona, before curling the puck into the back of the net as he fell.

Chrona did well despite everything with 36 saves. However, he was unable to get the first victory of his NHL career. At the other end of the ice, Jake Oettinger made 21 saves.

Radek Faksa scored for the Stars, while Jason Robertson tied the game 2-2 in the third period, scoring his 21st goal of the season. William Eklund and Filip Zadina were the shark recorders.

Columbus faces Black Hawk

Alexandre Texier scored in the first minute of the game, and Zach Werenski also made two goals, as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday.

Boone Jenner, Mathieu Olivier, Cole Selinger and Johnny Gaudreau scored the other goals for the Blue Jackets.

Elvis Merzlikins stopped 26 shots, as did Arvid Soderblom.

Philip Kurashev and Ryan Donato answered for the Hawks, who are 0-4-2 in their last six games.

Texier opened the scoring after 33 seconds, taking advantage of a mistake by defender Seth Jones in his area, and then Jenner made it 2-0 later in the first half.

Kurashev scored with 2:28 left in the period to close the gap. Werenski made it 3-1 at the start of the second half, and Selinger added another goal for his team midway through the half.

Soderblom lost his 14th straight game.