The third period was more than half over and Charlie McAvoy still needed an assist for a Gordie Howe Hat Trick -- a goal, assist and a fight.

Adam Henrique and Sami Vatanen shared top billing heading into Monday's game between the Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, but when it was all said and done, it was Stefan Noesen who assumed the starring role.

Seconds after watching his teammates kill a key penalty in the third period, Adrian Kempe busted out of the penalty box to score a pivotal goal in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

Losing Erik Johnson before playing the Pittsburgh Penguins was a blow for the Colorado Avalanche.

Ryan Strome potted two goals, including the 10,000th the Oilers have scored in the NHL, leading Edmonton to a 5-3 win Monday over the San Jose Sharks.