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Zemgus Girgensons in the victory against the NHL leader “Avalanche” (4:2) played a total of 14 minutes and 40 seconds. At least one minute and 41 seconds for a Latvian on the ice. Girgenson helped his team with a goal, his sixth of the season. This time, Zemgum also had two power plays, one shot won (1/2) and a positive +/- indicator. Girgenson, thanks to the scored goal, caught Both have eight points in the Apple scoring system. Girgenson was named the game’s third brightest star in the win for Carolina.

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Jake Guentzel scored the majority of goals at the end of the first period to make it 1-0 in favor of Tampa, but in the 10th minute of the second period, the score on the scoreboard was 2-1 in favor of the Avalanche after accurate shots by Parker Kelly and Brock Nelson.

In the 18th minute of the same period, Girgensson received an excellent pass in front of the goal, was faster than one of the best defenders in the world, Cole Makar, and scored to make it 2-2. In the final period, Brandon Hagel scored his 20th goal of the season to make it 3-2, and Anthony Cirelli put the puck into an empty net to tie the game (4-2).

Tampa gave the Avalanche their second straight loss, while they won their eighth straight win. Thanks to this victory, the team represented by Girgenson has become the leader of the Atlantic division. 55 points have been won in 42 games, while the second place Detroit “Red Wings” have one point and two games played less.

Rodrigo Abol in the victory against “Ducks” (5:2) had the opportunity to play not only in the same formations, but also in the minority. In total, the center of the Latvian national team spent 11 minutes and seven seconds on the ice, while Rodrigo played one minute and 46 seconds in the minority. This time, Abol has one shot on goal, one blocked shot, one power play and eight shots won (8/10 or 80%). Abol has 142 strikeouts this season, fourth best on the team.

Although “Flyers” scored first, when “Ducks” realized the majority at the beginning of the first period, Philadelphia controlled the course of the game. Four unanswered goals were scored – two in the first period and two in the second – while at the end of the third period, when the score was 4:2 in favor of “Flyers”, Nikita Grebenkin scored into an empty net, making the final score 5:2.

Trevor Ziegras, playing against his former team for the first time, scored a goal and reached the mark of 40 points in his career for the “Flyers” (16+24—40 in 41 games). He needed the fewest games to reach 40 career points in club history since current general manager Daniel Briere (39 games in 2007-08).

Philadelphia has won two in a row. It has won 51 points in 41 games and is currently in third place in the Metropolitan Division. “Islanders” and “Hurricanes” who have played two games are ahead, having 52 and 55 points, respectively.

Uvis Jānis Balinskis in the loss against “Maple Leafs” (1:4) played 16 minutes and 58 seconds. During this time, the Latvian had one shot on goal, two blocked shots, a power play and a negative +/- indicator.

The Panthers have lost three of their last five games. In the Atlantic Division, with 47 points won in 42 games, it currently ranks fifth. The Buffalo Sabers are ahead, having accumulated 48 points in 41 games.

Teodor Blüger in a loss against heats up “Sabres” (3:5) did not play, but the Latvian returned to the training ice. Bļugers is also included in the Latvian national team for the Olympic Games.

The Canucks continue their weak season, losing their fourth game in a row and their sixth game in their last seven games. In the Pacific Division, the team represented by Blüger occupies the last place. In 42 games, it managed to get 37 points, while the Calgary “Flames”, which are ranked higher, have the same number of games, but three points more.

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