The NHL season has officially hit fever pitch. With the Olympic break just days away and the NHL trade deadline looming, the intensity on the ice is matched only by the chaos in the front offices. If you missed the action on February 2, you missed history, heartbreak, and one of the wildest comebacks we’ve seen in years.
Let’s dive into the biggest stories shaking up the league this morning.
The Great 8 Chases Down The Great One
It happened. While the entire hockey world has been fixated on the goal record, Alex Ovechkin quietly claimed another piece of history last night. In the Capitals’ commanding 4-1 victory over the Islanders, Ovechkin recorded an assist to reach 1,670 career points with Washington.
Why does this matter? He has officially surpassed Wayne Gretzky (1,669 points with Edmonton) for the most points recorded with a single franchise in NHL history. It is a testament to longevity and loyalty in an era where superstars change zip codes like they change skates. The Capitals have now won three straight, and suddenly, they look like a team that refuses to fade away.
Nashville’s Miracle on Ice
If you turned off the Predators vs. Blues game when it was 5-1 St. Louis, nobody blames you—but you missed the game of the year. Following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s four-goal comeback just 24 hours prior, the Predators decided to replicate the feat.
Nashville stormed back to win 6-5, marking only the third time in NHL history that four-goal comebacks have happened on consecutive days. With Barry Trotz announcing he will step down as GM once a successor is found, this win feels like a rallying cry for a team in transition.
Toronto’s Trade Limbo
The Maple Leafs are officially in “no man’s land.” Despite a recent win, insiders report that Toronto is leaning toward selling. They are stuck in the worst possible spot: too good for a top-5 draft pick, but seemingly too flawed for a deep run. With the Bruins holding their first-round pick, the pressure to make the right move—rather than a desperate one—is suffocating.
NHL Game Scores & Notes: February 2, 2026
🏒 Western Conference Thrillers
Dallas wins 5th straight
Utah dominates at home
Preds rally from 5-1 deficit
Hawks snap 5-game skid
🏒 Eastern Conference Battles
(Most points w/ one team)
Buffalo closes gap in Atlantic
Q. Hughes (MIN) 3 Assists
Pens win streak snapped
21 Saves for Gibson
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