Czech cooperation captivated Boston, with a heavy defeat for Pittsburgh

Czech players excelled in the NHL, with Pavel Zacha scoring twice for Boston in their 6-2 victory over Pittsburgh, earning first star honors. David Pastrňák assisted on both goals. Tomáš Hertl contributed to Vegas's 2-1 win against Detroit, while Adam Jiříček assisted in St. Louis's 5-4 overtime loss to New Jersey. Martin Nečas also had an assist in Colorado's 3-2 overtime defeat against Nashville. Jakub Dobeš celebrated a 5-4 overtime win with Montreal against Utah. Boston's win marked their third consecutive victory, placing them second in the Eastern Conference, while Pittsburgh suffered their fourth straight loss. Other notable performances included Connor McDavid's contributions for Edmonton and a strong showing from Winnipeg against Vancouver.