The Ottawa Senators beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime, with Brady Tkachuk scoring the game-winner.

Connor Bedard, NHL's top rookie scorer, sidelined with upper-body injury after faceoff incident.

Sam Reinhart scored two goals, leading the Florida Panthers to a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 16, 2025.

Thatcher Demko shut out the Rangers 3-0 as the Canucks won 2 in a row.

The New York Rangers lost 3-0 to the Blackhawks, extending their slump amid struggles and injuries.

The Canucks traded Quinn Hughes to the Wild, signaling a rebuild and acquiring key young talent.

Pittsburgh Penguins near $1.7B sale to Chicago's Hoffman Group, pending NHL approval.

The Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1, with Linus Ullmark shutting down Sidney Crosby and the top line.

The Calgary Flames face the Seattle Kraken in a crucial playoff push game on December 18, 2025.

The Columbus Blue Jackets hosted the Anaheim Ducks on December 16, 2025, in a high-scoring matchup with a projected close outcome.