We’re less than 48 hours from a new year and there is no shortage of NHL intrigue coming our way in 2025. Here’s a look at some of the early storylines to monitor.
The Utah Hockey Club has come to life at a frenetic pace over the five months since Chris Armstrong was named president. What’s coming next may be even more incredible, writes Sportsnet’s Eric Engels.
Dan Vladar pieced together one of the team’s strongest goaltending displays of the season, but ultimately the Flames’ special teams cost them against the Golden Knights.
Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene both had a goal and two assists, while Jake Oettinger made 24 saves to help the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1.
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska praised Dan Vladar’s effort after his performance against the Golden Knights and what the difference was in a close game.
Josh Norris broke a tie on a power play with 7:18 left, Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves in his fifth NHL game and the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Sunday night.
Brett Howden scored his 15th goal of the season and Ilya Samsonov stopped 31 shots as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 3-0 on Sunday night.
Brett Howden scored the game-winner with less than five minutes remaining in the second period and Ilya Samsonov recorded a 31-save shutout as the Vegas Golden Knights blanked the Calgary Flames 3-0.
Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves and Josh Norris scored a power-play goal midway through the third period to push the Ottawa Senators over the Minnesota Wild 3-1.
Sidney Crosby passed Mario Lemieux to become the all-time assist leader for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Nedeljkovic made 29 saves to help the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
As inevitable as Christmas or New Year’s Day, Jeff Skinner’s seat in the Anaheim press box on Sunday had been waiting for him for weeks now. Mark Spector looks at what’s next for the Oilers after healthy scratching Skinner.
Joel Armia scored and added and assist, Alexandre Carrier had a pair of assists and Sam Montembeault made 21 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens over the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 17th goal of the year but it wasn’t enough to stop Alex DeBrincat who buried twice to push the Detroit Red Wings past the Washington Capitals 4-2.
Watch as Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov locates the uncovered puck behind Sam Montembeault before tucking it home to stun the Montreal Canadiens with his 17th goal of the season.
Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish talks with Sportsnet’s Gene Principe after their win over the Edmonton Oilers and offers insight on the team’s mindset heading into 2025.
Ryan Strome scored with 2:36 remaining as the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the second period to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Sunday.
Robby Fabbri, Mason McTavish and Cutter Gauthier each picked up a goal and an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Watch as Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux to become the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time assist leader, recording his 1,034th assist with a pass to Michael Bunting.
On Sunday in the second leg of a home-and-home against the New York Islanders, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain became the franchise leader in assists, recording his 1,034th career helper, surpassing Mario Lemieux.
Watch as Connor McDavid ties Mark Messier for third most points in Edmonton Oilers history with 1,034, winning a puck battle in the corner before setting up Leon Draisaitl for a power-play one-timer.