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The Nashville Predators (11-14-4) had a rough month of November, but in December, they have won three of their four games, and that included a 4-3 shootout win on Tuesday over the Colorado Avalanche (21-2-7). A clutch third-period goal from the Avalanche forced the game into overtime, but Ryan O’Reilly won it for the Predators,…
The Edmonton Oilers (13-11-6) hosted the Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) on Tuesday (Dec. 9), in their final meeting of the season. The Sabres dominated the Oilers 5-1 in their last meeting on Nov. 17. They also won this game, defeating the Oilers 4-3 in overtime. Here’s your game recap. Game Recap The visitors opened the scoring…
The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets for the first of four meetings during the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were playing in their second game honoring the 20th Anniversary of the 2005-06 Stanley Cup team. They were looking to bounce back from their 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, Dec. 7….
The New Jersey Devils headed into Ottawa on Tuesday night in desperate need of a victory. In a gutsy effort, they finally snapped their five-game skid with a 4-3 victory. Related: Devils Snap Losing Streak With 4-3 Victory Over Senators A Much-Needed Jacob Markstrom Bounce Back Following a recent loss against the Vegas Golden Knights,…
On Dec. 9, the Philadelphia Flyers (16–9–3) hosted the San Jose Sharks (14–14–3), with both teams outplaying their preseason expectations. After dominating early, the home side came out on top, 4–1. Game Recap The first period was all Flyers, but the ice-breaker belonged to the Sharks via a defensive breakdown. Collin Graf struck at the…
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended one game for high-sticking, the NHL announced on Tuesday night. McMann was given a match penalty on the play, which automatically triggered the league to look into it. The penalty occurred when he and Oliver Bjorkstrand engaged in a shoving match. McMann took a cross-check up…
Team USA just recently announced their roster for the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC). With the preliminary round starting on Dec. 26, the tournament is officially in the rearview mirror. Team USA will be looking to win their third straight tournament — something they’ve never previously done. There will be a few…
Playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? That legendary rant from former Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Mora sums up how Calgary Flames fans would have reacted to the thought of this 2025-26 team getting into the postseason just weeks ago. A horrid start to the season suggested that this team was bound for a top pick at…
For those unaware, there have been some strange coincidences with my personal life and the Detroit Red Wings. First, our son Emmet was born and the Red Wings selected Emmitt Finnie in the very next draft. The seventh-round pick then went on a two-year heater. After that, Detroit chose Carter Bear in the 2025 NHL…
The New York Rangers have had an up-and-down season so far through 31 games played. As of this writing, they currently occupy the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, but are also five points out of first in the Metropolitan Division. They have the most road wins in the NHL with 12, but…
