2–1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, while passing Marcel Dionne into 5th on the career points list. On December 16, 2014, the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers went to 20-rounds in the shootout breaking the previous record for longest shootout of 15-rounds set on November 26, 2005, between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers. On December 18, 2014, Colorado Avalanche defenceman Brad Stuart participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On December 28, 2014, New Jersey Devils forward Scott Gomez participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On December 31, 2014, Colorado Avalanche forward Borna Rendulic became the first Croatian-born player to score a goal in the NHL. On January 3, 2015, New Jersey Devils forward Jaromir Jagr become the oldest player to score a hat trick (42 years, 322 days against the Philadelphia Flyers) eclipsing Gordie Howe (41 years, Nov. 2, 1969 against the Pittsburgh Penguins). On January 6, 2015, New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias became the 82nd player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points. He recorded one goal and two assists in the contest. On January 12, 2015, Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin scored his 74th game-winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche, surpassing Peter Bondra for the all-time franchise lead in game-winning goals. On January 13, 2015, Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice won his 500th game. On February 5, 2015, Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Phillips became the all-time franchise leader in games played with 1,179, surpassing Daniel Alfredsson. On February 9, 2015, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Scott Hartnell participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On February 14, 2015, New York Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault became the 21st coach in NHL history to reach 500 wins. On March 4, 2015, New York Rangers defenceman Dan Boyle participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On March 4, 2015, Colorado Avalanche forward Alex Tanguay participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On March 9, 2015, Evgeny Romasko became the first Russian referee to officiate an NHL game, working the contest against the Edmonton Oilers and the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. On March 12, 2015, St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock won his 700th game, becoming the fourth coach in league history to reach this milestone. On March 17, 2015, St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott set a franchise record as he recorded his 21st shutout, surpassing Jaroslav Halak. On March 19, 2015, Florida Panthers forward