The last day of the year 2024 did not smile on the Swiss on the NHL rinks. The six competing all suffered the misfortune of defeat.
In Anaheim, New Jersey lost 3-2 to the Ducks despite a second goal for Jonas Siegenthaler and a 14th for Timo Meier. The Devils of captain Nico Hischier were crucified by a success from Ryan Strome 3’24” from the siren.
Silent for three matches, Nino Niederreiter recorded his 20th point of the season with an assist during Winnipeg’s 5-2 defeat in Denver against Colorado. Even if they were unable to string together a fifth victory in a row, El Nino and the Jets moved into the new year in first place in the League with their 55 points in 39 matches.
If Pius Suter skated on December 31 with Vancouver which lost 3-1 in Calgary, Philipp Kurashev and Lian Bichsel can have the mask. The Bernese striker was relegated to the stands of Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, for the Winter Classic followed by 40,933 spectators which saw one more defeat for the Blackhawks, beaten 6-2 by St. Louis. As for the Solothurn defender, he was sent back to the AHL by Dallas after a convincing 8-game stint. The Stars won 4-2 on their ice against Buffalo.
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