The road to the 2026 playoffs is getting chaotic. As we wake up on this Sunday morning, the hockey world is still buzzing from a wild Saturday slate that reshuffled the record books. From Edmonton’s blue line exploding for offense to the trade market heating up with some massive names, here is your breakdown of the latest NHL news for January 25, 2026.
NHL Scores & Highlights: January 24, 2026
It was a night of high-octane offense. The Edmonton Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets combined for 14 goals in their respective games, while the Buffalo Sabres continued their improbable surge up the standings.
Here are the scores and key notes from yesterday’s action:
The Headline: Evan Bouchard becomes just the 4th defenseman in NHL history to factor on all of his team’s goals (min. 6), recording a hat trick and 3 assists for a massive 6-point night. Connor McDavid buried the OT winner.
The Headline: The Lightning’s 15-game point streak is snapped. Mason Marchment led the way for Columbus with a hat trick and 4 points in a goal-scoring fest at Nationwide Arena.
The Headline: Brad Marchand continues to pay dividends for the Panthers, scoring the game-winning goal as Florida edges out a tough Wild squad.
The Headline: The Red Wings dominated in Winnipeg, stifling the Jets’ offense and cruising to a comfortable road victory to keep pace in the Atlantic.
The Headline: Alex Lyon is unstoppable. The Sabres netminder extends his personal winning streak to 9 games with a shutout performance on Long Island.
Breaking NHL Trade Rumors
With the deadline approaching, the chatter is getting louder. Here are the biggest stories circulating this morning:
- Artemi Panarin on the Move?
Reports from Sportsnet suggest the New York Rangers are looking for a massive return for Panarin, comparable to the Brock Nelson trade. The Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and Washington Capitals are all linked as potential suitors. The sticking point? Panarin’s full no-movement clause. - Canucks Fielding Calls on Evander Kane
Vancouver is reportedly listening to offers for veteran winger Evander Kane. With the Canucks slipping in the standings, contenders like the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are eyeing Kane to add grit to their bottom six for a playoff run. - Devils’ Blue Line Dilemma
The injury to Luke Hughes has complicated things for New Jersey. While Dougie Hamilton has been a frequent name in the rumor mill, the Devils may be forced to hold onto him to stabilize their defense as they push for a Metro division spot.
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