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The New Jersey Devils faced the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. In a chaotic match, they suffered their second consecutive home regulation loss after having previously avoided that fate all season. They fell 5-3. Related: Monahan Scores Twice as Blue Jackets Defeat Devils 5-3 Brenden Dillon’s Milestone Night Turns into Drama Tonight wasn’t just…
Will Smith and Tyler Toffoli scored two goals each, and the San Jose Sharks dominated the first two periods offensively, scoring three times in both, to defeat the Utah Mammoth 6-3. The win gives the Sharks 29 points on the season and moves them into playoff position, albeit with teams behind them having games in…
The Buffalo Sabres used a dominant opening frame and steady finishing effort to secure a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 1, 2025. Buffalo controlled the pace early, converted on special teams, and never allowed Winnipeg to fully settle into its game. Despite a push in the second period, the Jets couldn’t overcome…
On a snowy night in downtown St. Louis, the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks met for the first time this season. The Blues were wrapping up a three-game homestand while the Ducks wrapped up a two-game road trip. The Ducks came away with the victory, 4-1. Let’s jump into the recap and see how…
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers entered Monday night on opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. The Penguins were embarrassed in a five-goal loss on home ice on Saturday against the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, the Flyers had won three consecutive road games, beating established contenders like the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils,…
In the modern NHL, depth isn’t just a luxury; it is the primary insurance policy against the inevitable grind of an 82-game schedule. However, for the New York Islanders, the opening months of the 2025-26 campaign have moved beyond standard wear and tear into a legitimate roster crisis. The organization finds itself navigating a worst-case…
Some seasons turn on a big trade or a dramatic shakeup. This will not be one of those seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs. What’s happening with the Maple Leafs right now feels quieter, but no less critical. The team might be rebuilding itself from within. Not with splashy headlines, but with players growing into…
The Edmonton Oilers are still trying to break through after another mediocre month. They finished November with a 6-6-2 record for 14 points. They hold an 11-10-5 record overall, for 27 points, good for sixth in the Pacific Division, and on the outside of the playoff picture. Edmonton has played a league-high 17 road games,…
With American Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror (Happy belated Thanksgiving to all our American readers), we’ve hit an unofficial checkpoint in the 2025-26 NHL season. Traditionally, roughly 75 percent of teams in a playoff spot at this point in the season go on to make the postseason, which sets up a great reflection point. Of…
When the Vegas Golden Knights pulled the trigger on the summer’s biggest blockbuster, acquiring Mitch Marner via a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the intent was unambiguous. This was not a move designed to merely keep the playoff window open; it was a move designed to kick the door off its hinges. The franchise,…
