The Blackhawks recalled Nick Lardis after Connor Bedard's shoulder injury, sidelining him for at least one game.

Casey DeSmith's 32 saves helped the Dallas Stars beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1, ending their scoring drought.

Toronto rallies from 3-1 down to beat Chicago 4-3 in overtime, ending a two-game skid.

The Sharks, led by rookie Macklin Celebrini, rallied to beat the Penguins in a high-scoring comeback.

The Winnipeg Jets, struggling defensively, host the hot Washington Capitals, who are on a nine-game point streak.

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.