NHL Morning Recap – December 19, 2025
Rangers beat Panthers as Panarin shines; Blackhawks edge Maple Leafs in overtime with DeBrincat's heroics.
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Rangers beat Panthers as Panarin shines; Blackhawks edge Maple Leafs in overtime with DeBrincat's heroics.
Craig Berube criticizes the Maple Leafs' lack of effort after latest loss, calling for more from stars like Auston Matthews.
Capitals rally against Leafs with standout performances from Ovechkin and Carlson to secure a crucial victory.
Vasilevskiy and McDonagh return for Lightning; Jarry injured for Penguins as teams battle through key player challenges.
The Kraken lose 4-2 to the Flames, marking their 10th loss in 11 games. Jared McCann scored, but the team struggles continue.
Jakob Chychrun achieves an NHL milestone by scoring the most goals for eight different teams, showcasing his impressive talent.
Johnston shines with two goals as the Stars edge the Sharks 5-3 in an exciting matchup.
Dallas Stars triumph over San Jose Sharks with standout performances from Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski.
The Seattle Kraken edged the Calgary Flames 3-2, with Matt Duchene and Jordan Eberle leading the charge in a thrilling December showdown.
Calgary Flames rally late to defeat Seattle Kraken, highlighted by Andrew Mangiapane and Matthew Tkachuk's standout performances.
Explore the thrilling history of the World Junior Championship, showcasing stars like Sidney Crosby and Kaapo Kakko.
Prospects like Connor Bedard and Shane Wright aim for the 2026 World Junior Championships. Excitement grows for this upcoming tournament!
Gavin McKenna shines among 2026 NHL Draft prospects at the World Juniors, showcasing his elite skills and potential.
Jakob Chychrun's Olympic hopes rise as he aims to represent Canada in Beijing, showcasing his skills as a top defenseman.
Calgary Flames rally past Seattle Kraken in the third period, led by Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk's dynamic plays.
Blackhawks fall 4-1 to Canadiens; Connor Bedard shines but team struggles defensively in tough loss at United Center.
Kaprizov and Gaudreau shine in a thrilling 2-1 matchup as the Wild top the Blue Jackets in a fierce contest.
Craig Berube critiques Maple Leafs after shutout loss to Capitals, stressing need for better performance from key players.
Quinn Hutson scores his first NHL goal, helping the Oilers defeat the Bruins 3-1 in a thrilling debut performance.
Miller's overtime goal leads the Rangers to victory over the Blues in a thrilling matchup.
Panarin leads Rangers to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Blues with two goals in a nail-biting finish.
Flyers started strong against the Sabres, but defensive lapses led to a disappointing unraveling. Hayes and Konecny shone in defeat.
Buffalo Sabres Conor Timmins out 6-8 weeks with a broken leg; Tyson Kozak leaves game with an upper-body injury.
Trey Fix-Wolansky shines with two goals as Monsters rally for a 5-2 win over Rocket in a thrilling third-period surge.
Adrian Kempe shines with two goals as Kings rally to a 2-1 victory against the Lightning in a fierce NHL showdown.
Minnesota Wild defeat Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 as Kirill Kaprizov shines with two goals in an action-packed game.
Tristan Jarry's injury poses a serious challenge for the Edmonton Oilers as they strive for a playoff spot this season.
Flyers clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory over Sabres with late goals from Konecny and van Riemsdyk.
Jakob Chychrun scores twice as the Capitals dominate the Maple Leafs in a 4-0 win, showcasing their playoff ambitions.
Cole Caufield shines as Canadiens defeat Blackhawks 5-2 in an exciting NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks highlight Ty Dellandrea’s growth and key performances from Gaudette, Skinner, and Kurashev for a brighter future.
Kopitar shines as Kings defeat Lightning 3-2 in a thrilling match featuring Kucherov and Stamkos.
Kaprizov shines as Minnesota Wild defeats Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on December 18, 2025, with goals and assists that excite the fans.
Minnesota Wild triumph over Columbus Blue Jackets in a riveting game with highlights from Kaprizov and Gaudreau.
Oilers triumph over Bruins 4-3 in a thrilling overtime victory led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Crosby shines as Penguins defeat Senators 4-2 in a thrilling matchup on December 18, 2025.
Ullmark shines with a shutout as Tkachuk leads Senators to a 4-0 victory over the Penguins on December 18, 2025.
Cal Ripken Jr. and Pat Sajak hit the Capitals game, bringing excitement and celebrity to the hockey action!
Kane and Toews lead Blackhawks to victory over Canadiens with standout performances in a thrilling matchup.
Maple Leafs edge Capitals 4-3 with Matthews and Ovechkin shining in a thrilling showdown.
Alex Ovechkin shines as the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 4-0 with stellar performances from Samsonov and Oshie.
Tristan Jarry leaves the game for the Oilers with a lower-body injury, raising concerns before the playoffs.
Ernie Clement hypes up Buffalo Sabres fans, praising players like Jack Eichel and Rasmus Dahlin ahead of the new season.
Rangers' Artemi Panarin is out with injury, but Adam Fox has returned to practice, boosting hopes for a strong team performance.
Jayden Nelson may play a key role in the Vancouver Whitecaps' roster reset as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Dallas Stars triumph 5-3 over San Jose Sharks with standout performances from Tyler Seguin and Joe Pavelski.
Kevin Rooney returns to the Colorado Avalanche, aiming to enhance the team's depth and playoff ambitions this season.
The Pacific Division heats up! Flames, Golden Knights, and Kings vie for playoff spots with star players like Huberdeau and Eichel leading the charge.