Seattle Kraken secures victory over San Jose Sharks in final NHL matchup of the season, winning 4-2. Despite outshooting the Sharks 17-12 in the first period, the Kraken and Sharks remained scoreless. Eeli Tolvanen scored the first goal for the Kraken in the second period, but Adam Gaudette tied it up for the Sharks on a power play. The third period saw a wild series of goals, with Colin Graf giving the Sharks the lead, Ryker Evans tying it up, and Ryan Lindgren putting the Kraken ahead for good. Chandler Stephensons empty-netter sealed the victory for the Kraken. The teams will face off again in the Pacific Division battles.

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Seattle Krakens Joey Daccord shines with 35 saves, leading a thrilling third-period comeback against the San Jose Sharks. Eeli Tolvanens goal puts Seattle up one-nothing, but the Sharks tie it with Adam Gaudettes power-play goal and Collin Grafs own goal. The Kraken retaliates with Ryker Evans, Ryan Lindgren, and Chandler Stephensons goals, securing a 4-2 victory and ending their four-game losing streak.

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The Calgary Flames dominated the Vegas Golden Knights in a high-scoring game, winning 6-3. Mikael Backlund shone with two goals and an assist, while Adam Klapka, Ryan Lomberg, Joel Farabee, and Jonathan Huberdeau also scored. The Flames, now 15-17-4, have won two consecutive games and three of their last four. Backlund opened the scoring, and Klapka, Lomberg, and Farabee added early goals. The Flames extended their lead in the second period with Backlund and Farabees goals. Vegas fought back with late goals, but the Flames held on, with Huberdeau securing the win in the final moments. Devin Cooley made 34 saves for Calgary, and Akira Schmid had 20 for Vegas. This victory boosts the Flames confidence heading into the holidays.

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Anaheim Ducks secure thrilling victory, reclaim Pacific Division lead; Mason Marchment scores in Columbus debut

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Columbus Blue Jackets suffer defeat in a thrilling four-to-three loss against Anaheim Ducks, despite a valiant comeback attempt. Pavel Mintyukovs late goal seals the victory for the Ducks, who bounced back from a previous drubbing. The Jackets, led by Zach Werenskis goal and assist, struggled early but managed to tie the game in the third period. However, a too-many-men penalty and a potential injury to Werenski dampened their spirits. Ducks Mikael Granlund and Mason Marchment contributed with a goal and an assist each, while Lukas Dostal made twenty-three saves for the win.

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The Calgary Flames dominated the Vegas Golden Knights in a high-scoring Hockey Night in Canada matchup, winning 6-3. The Flames, led by captain Mikael Backlunds two goals, showcased their depth and special teams, overwhelming the Golden Knights. Despite a late rally by Vegas, the Flames secured the victory, extending their strong home stretch. The win keeps the Flames rolling into the break, demonstrating their growing momentum as the season progresses.

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The Nashville Predators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 in the final game before the Christmas break, showcasing their resilience under pressure. Despite Torontos strong start with a goal from Nicolas Roy, Nashville matched their intensity and controlled the pace, tying the game in the second period. The Predators then dominated the third period, scoring three unanswered goals to secure the victory. This loss highlights Torontos struggle to maintain momentum under pressure, while Nashville continues to pose a challenge to top teams in the league.

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Vancouver Canucks secure thrilling shootout win over Boston Bruins, extending winning streak to four games. Linus Karlsson and Liam Ohgren lead the way, with Ohgren sealing the victory in the shootout. Canucks, now 15-17-3, have won three of their last four games since trading defenseman Quinn Hughes to Minnesota. Bruins, now 20-15-1, have lost three of their last four games.

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Tampa Bay Lightning stages thrilling comeback, defeats Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 at Benchmark International Arena. Jake Guentzel scores two third-period goals, including the empty-netter, while Ryan McDonagh adds a goal and an assist. Hurricanes lead 3-0 after the first period, but Lightning storm back with four unanswered goals in the second and third periods. Andrei Svechnikov scores for Carolina, but Tampa Bays resilience shines through, keeping them in the playoff hunt.

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Lightning Stun Hurricanes with Epic Comeback, Jake Guentzel Shines

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Jacob Fowler secures his first career shutout as the Montreal Canadiens dominate the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning 4-0. Fowler stops all 31 shots, while Juraj Slafkovsky, Owen Beck, and Josh Anderson score for the Habs. Hutson assists on Becks goal for his 100th career point. Despite Pittsburghs late push, Fowler holds strong, securing the shutout. The Habs improve to 19-12-4, while Pittsburgh falls to 14-11-9.

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Nashville Predators secure a thrilling 5-3 victory over Toronto Maple Leafs, with Luke Evangelista scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Despite Torontos early lead, Predators fought back, tying the game at two with goals from Erik Haula and Adam Wilsby. Steven Stamkos added a goal and an assist for Nashville, while Morgan Riellys defensive lapse led to the game-winning goal. The win boosts Predators standing, while Leafs face pressure in the standings after dropping four of their last five games.

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Jacob Fowler secures his first NHL shutout, Montreal Canadiens triumph over Pittsburgh Penguins, Juraj Slafkovsky, Owen Beck, and Josh Anderson score, Canadiens improve to 19-12-4, Penguins lose 8th straight, Lane Hutson reaches 100th NHL point, Sidney Crosby nears Penguins scoring record.

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St. Louis Blues secure a 6-2 victory over Florida Panthers in their season series opener. Blues forward Jake Neighbours and Robert Thomas each score two goals. Panthers, aiming for a fifth straight win, fall short. Both teams had close shot counts, with St. Louis leading 31-29. Blues head into Christmas break facing Nashville Predators, while Panthers prepare for a rematch against Carolina.

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St. Louis Blues Dominate Florida Panthers, Snap Winning Streak: The Blues secured a 6-2 victory over the Panthers, with Robert Thomas leading the scoring with two goals and an assist. Jake Neighbours and Jonatan Berggren also contributed significantly. The Panthers, who had won seven of their last eight games, couldnt keep up with the Blues third-period surge, resulting in a crucial win for St. Louis in their tight standings race.

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Buffalo Sabres secure 5th consecutive win, defeating Islanders 3-2 in shootout. Tage Thompson extends hot streak, scoring in 6th straight game. Rasmus Dahlin opens scoring, Josh Norris seals victory in shootout. Islanders drop 3rd straight, Sabres build momentum heading into New Year.

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Edmonton Oilers lose to Minnesota Wild, 5-2, in a high-scoring first period; Andrew Mangiapane shines, Spencer Stastney impresses in debut; Oilers host Vegas Golden Knights on December 21st.

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Montreal Victoire triumphs over Vancouver Goldeneyes, snapping Vancouvers win streak and boosting Montreal to second place in PWHL standings. Marie-Philip Poulin and Dara Greig score for Victoire, while Sophie Jacques and Michela Cava respond for Goldeneyes. Natalie Mlýnková and Shiann Darkangelo secure the win for Montreal. Sandra Abstreiter shines in her Victoire debut, while Emerance Maschmeyer makes twenty-seven saves for Vancouver. Both teams go zero-for-one on the power play.

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With the 2026 Winter Olympics rosters due in December, several star players are dealing with injuries that could impact their participation. Connor Bedard of Team Canada has a separated shoulder, while Darcy Kuemper, a Vezina finalist, is out after a head hit. Mackenzie Blackwood, Kuempers Colorado teammate, is a strong backup option with impressive stats. Meanwhile, Floridas Matthew Tkachuks return is uncertain, opening spots for replacements like Bostons Morgan Geekie, whos second in league goals with twenty-four in thirty-five games. For Team USA, Anaheims Cutter Gauthier is a potential replacement for Tkachuk. As these stars heal or fade, expect roster shakes that will keep the Olympic buzz building.

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Tim Stutzles three-point performance, including a short-handed goal, propelled the Ottawa Senators to their third consecutive win, a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. David Perrons two goals in the third period provided crucial breathing room, while Brady Tkachuk extended his goal streak to three games. Leevi Merilainen stopped twenty shots to end his four-game losing skid. The Blackhawks, however, suffered their fifth straight loss, with forward Frank Nazar leaving early after taking a shot to the face. The game featured three coachs challenges for goalie interference, with the Senators ultimately pulling ahead on Perrons power-play goal and sealing the win with Zetterlunds late wrist shot. Stutzles hot streak continues, with thirteen points over his last six games, as the Senators build momentum heading into the seasons peak.

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