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2026 World Juniors Coverage – Rosters, Results, Analysis & FeaturesYesterday’s NHL Scores:
Rangers 0 – Islanders 2 – Rittich makes 26 saves, Islanders shut out Rangers (NHL.com)
Bruins 1 – Sabres 4 – At the Horn | Sabres 4 – Bruins 1 (NHL.com)
Senators 5 – Maple Leafs 7 – Maple Leafs Prevent Comeback, Defeat Senators 7-5
Lightning 4 – Panthers 2 – Lightning Come Out on Top of Heated Bout with Panthers 4-2
Capitals 4 – Devils 3 (OT) – Chychrun the OT Hero as Capitals Take Down Devils 4-3
Red Wings 2 – Hurricanes 5 – Hurricanes Sit Alone Atop of Eastern Conference with 5-2 Win Over Red Wings
Wild 4 – Jets 3 (OT) – Boldy scores 2nd goal in OT after Wild tie it late to stun Jets (NHL.com)
Predators 2 – Blues 3 – Schenn’s 700th Point, Buchnevich’s 2 Goals Send Blues to Victory Over Predators
Blackhawks 4 – Stars 3 (SO) – Soderblom Stops 28, Bertuzzi Scores 2 in Blackhawks’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over Stars
Ducks 1 – Kings 6 – Laferriere scores 1st NHL hat trick, Kings cruise past Ducks (NHL.com)
Oilers 2 – Flames 3 – Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers – Dec 27, 2025 (NHL.com)
Sharks 6 – Canucks 3 – Chernyshov & Celebrini Lead Sharks to 6-3 Victory Over Canucks
Avalanche 6 – Golden Knights 5 (SO) – Colorado Avalanche – Vegas Golden Knights – Dec 27, 2025 (NHL.com)
NHL Morning Recap – December 28, 2025Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect PoolCanucks News & Rumours: Hughes, Sherwood, DeBrusk, Allvin & BuiumSabres Trade Target: Jared McCannCanadiens Face Lightning and Chance at Redemption Exiting Xmas BreakNHL Rumours: Stolarz Mystery Continues, Montembeault Recalled & MoreWhat Maple Leafs Fans Are Getting Wrong About Auston MatthewsGet your official NHL gear on sale from NHLShop today!
From TSN.ca:
Maple Leafs F Nylander exits vs. Sens with lower-body injury
3 Takeways From USA’s 6-3 Win Over Germany at 2026 World Juniors3 Takeaways From Canada’s 7–5 Win Over Czechia at the 2026 World JuniorsBlue Jackets Prospect Report: Midseason College Check InMore stuff from THW:
Carolina Hurricanes – Hurricanes’ Depth Needs to Pick up the Slack Following Seth Jarvis’ Injury
Chicago Blackhawks – 4 Blackhawks Who Could Gain From Elevated Roles With Bedard & Nazar Out
Columbus Blue Jackets – Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Injury Updates, Marchment, Monahan & More
Toronto Maple Leafs – Could Maple Leafs and Canadiens Compete for Same Pivotal Trade Piece?
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