Power Play
Sweden secures 8-1 victory over Germany in World Juniors
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Sweden dominated Germany 8-1 in their third group stage win at the 2026 World Junior Championship on December 29 in Minnesota. The match turned decisively in Sweden's favor during the second period, where they scored four goals to lead 5-1. Captain Jack Berglund highlighted the need for continued humility ahead of their matchup against the USA.
The Vegas Golden Knights host the Nashville Predators for a rematch on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, aiming to extend their winning streak. Coming off a dramatic 6-5 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas looks to leverage its strong power play and depth scoring. Key players like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone continue to drive the team's offensive surge.
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The Philadelphia Flyers are grappling with a poor power play and may look to acquire New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who was recently benched. Hamilton's agent has indicated flexibility for a trade amid the Devils' business decisions. This move could bolster the Flyers' man advantage as they sit ninth in the standings.
The Dallas Stars defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night at Climate Pledge Arena, marking the Kraken's second regulation loss to Dallas in two weeks. Despite a strong third-period push and a game-tying goal from Vince Dunn, a late deflection goal sealed the win for the Stars. Jared McCann returned from injury, but Jaden Schwartz left with an undisclosed lower body issue.
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The Washington Capitals held their morning skate with line changes aimed at sparking wins as they host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Coming off a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, the Caps seek consecutive wins for the first time since October. Injuries to key centers have forced adjustments amid a dip in offensive output.