The St. Gallois, who had not scored since November 5, scored his eighth success of the season in a game won 4-1 by Los Angeles against Nino Niederreiter’s Winnipeg Jets.
Fiala, who had only collected a meager assist in his last eight outings, made it 3-1 in the 46th minute when he saw his shot deflected by the skate of an opposing defender. The Kings dominated the proceedings (33 shots on target to 14) to inflict a fifth defeat on the Jets, the best team in the League, in 23 matches.
Pius Suter and Roman Josi also found the net on Wednesday evening, but without knowing the joys of victory. Zurich and the Canucks lost 5-4 in Pittsburgh while Bern and the Predators were beaten 3-2 in overtime by Philadelphia.
Vancouver reacted only too late on the ice of Sidney Crosby’s Penguins, who led 5-1 after 23’40. It was Suter who sparked the revolt by scoring 5-2 10 minutes later, signing his 7th success and his 11th point in 20 matches in this 2024/25 financial year. Josi scored his 5th goal of the season – his 18th point – by opening the scoring for Nashville.
Back in the Chicago lineup after being left in the stands during the two previous matches, Philipp Kurashev for his part managed an assist on Wednesday against Dallas (6-2). The Bernese signed the decisive pass on Taylor Hall’s opener after 17 seconds of play. Hall also completed a hat-trick against the Stars, notably doubling the lead after 5’43.
Deprived of Timo Meier, suspended for a cross-country kick to the face, the Devils were also dominated 3-0 by the St. Louis Blues in Newark. New Jersey, which remained on three consecutive victories, conceded a first goal after only 9 seconds of play! The evening was particularly difficult for Zurich defender Jonas Siegenthaler, who posted a record of -3.
