On February 5, 2026, seven NHL games took place across various venues, featuring key matchups such as the New Jersey Devils hosting the New York Islanders and the Los Angeles Kings facing off against the Vegas Golden Knights in the final contest before the Olympic break. The day’s action delivered several decisive results, including a commanding victory by the Golden Knights over the Kings. These NHL February 2026 scores highlight important performances and developments as teams prepare for the upcoming hiatus.
Islanders Secure Win Over Devils With Key Second-Period Goals
The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 in a game where scoring opened late in the second period. Casey Cizikas netted an early marker assisted by Kyle MacLean and Marc Gatcomb at 6:30 of the second period. Bo Horvat extended the lead unassisted in the third period at 16:33, followed by Mathew Barzal’s empty-net goal near the end of the game at 19:36, set up by Horvat. The Devils’ lone goal came late in the second period when Nico Hischier scored with help from Jesper Bratt and goaltender Jake Allen.
Penguins Overpower Sabres With Multiple Scorers
Pittsburgh Penguins managed a 5-2 triumph against the Buffalo Sabres thanks to balanced scoring from several players. Avery Hayes contributed two goals in the first period, assisted by Ilya Solovyov and Rutger McGroarty on the first, and Anthony Mantha and Parker Wotherspoon on the second. Ben Kindel added another two goals over the second and third periods, including an empty-net goal, while Tommy Novak scored late in the third with helpers from Egor Chinakhov and veteran Evgeni Malkin. The Sabres scored early through Jason Zucker and replied once in the third via Tage Thompson.
Senators Claim Overtime Victory Against Flyers
The Ottawa Senators edged out the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime. Nick Cousins scored in the second period with assists from Shane Pinto and Michael Amadio. Philadelphia’s Jamie Drysdale responded late in the third period to even the score, courtesy of Bobby Brink and Trevor Zegras. In overtime, Tim Stützle secured the win with a goal set up by team captain Brady Tkachuk.
Capitals Prevail Over Predators With Four Goals
The Washington Capitals earned a 4-2 win on the road against the Nashville Predators. Tom Wilson opened scoring early, assisted by Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jakob Chychrun, followed shortly by Dubois himself scoring from Dylan Strome and John Carlson. Jakob Chychrun contributed two goals, one unassisted and another aided by Strome and Alex Ovechkin. The Predators’ goals belonged to Jonathan Marchessault and Michael McCarron, both with assists.
Hurricanes Shut Out Rangers in Defensive Battle
Carolina Hurricanes secured a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers by scoring once in the first period and sealing it late with an empty-net goal. Andrei Svechnikov scored in the first period, assisted by Mark Jankowski, while Jordan Staal finished off the match late in the third with helpers from Nikolaj Ehlers and Jackson Blake.
Lightning Cruise Past Panthers With Convincing Scoreline
Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the Florida Panthers 6-1 in Tampa. Brandon Hagel and Zemgus Girgensons provided early offensive support with first-period goals. Jake Guentzel, Erik Cernak, Pontus Holmberg, and Oliver Bjorkstrand expanded the lead throughout the game, with Bjorkstrand scoring unassisted late in the third. Florida’s sole goal came from Mackie Samoskevich in the third period.
Golden Knights Sweep Kings With Explosive First Period
The Vegas Golden Knights overwhelmed the Los Angeles Kings 4-1, scoring all four goals in the first period. Jack Eichel opened the scoring with assists from Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev, followed quickly by Stone himself scoring from Barbashev and Eichel. Pavel Dorofeyev and Mitch Marner also netted goals, Dorofeyev assisted by Stone and Tomas Hertl, and Marner set up by Dorofeyev. The Kings managed only a single goal by Trevor Moore in the first period, with support from Joel Armia and Anze Kopitar.
These NHL February 2026 scores demonstrate varied team performances ahead of the league’s Olympic break, with some squads establishing momentum through strong offensive displays and others relying on tight defense. The Golden Knights’ dominant win over the Kings signals their readiness to continue competing at a high level, while other tightly contested games like the Senators-Flyers matchup suggest teams remain in pursuit of critical points for playoff positioning. As teams pause for the break, these results will shape narratives and expectations for the rest of the season.
