What a night in the National Hockey League. If you missed the action on Thursday night, you missed one of the most chaotic and historic slates of the 2025-26 season. From Patrick Kane cementing his legacy as the greatest American scorer to the Edmonton Oilers pulling a rabbit out of a hat, the hockey world is buzzing this morning.
Let’s dive into the scores, the history made, and the trade rumors growing louder as we approach the deadline.
NHL Game Scores & Notes: January 29, 2026
Edmonton Oilers 4 – 3 San Jose Sharks (OT)
- The Story: A miracle at Rogers Place. Trailing 3-0 in the third period, the Oilers stormed back. Evan Bouchard tied the game with just 59 seconds left in regulation before Zach Hyman buried the winner at 1:06 of overtime.
- Key Stat: This marks the 11th time in franchise history Edmonton has overcome a three-goal third-period deficit.
Seattle Kraken 5 – 2 Toronto Maple Leafs
- The Story: Shane Wright silenced some trade rumors (or perhaps increased his value) with a two-goal performance. The Kraken extended their win streak to three games, while the Leafs continue to slide, now 0-5-1 in their last six.
- Note: Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz allowed a goal on the opening shot for the second consecutive game.
St. Louis Blues 5 – 4 Florida Panthers
- The Story: A high-scoring affair sees the Blues edge out the Panthers. Florida suffered a scare with forward Anton Lundell leaving with an upper-body injury; he is listed as day-to-day.
Ottawa Senators 5 – 2 Colorado Avalanche
- The Story: A surprising result as the Senators handled the powerhouse Avalanche. Brady Tkachuk sealed it with an empty netter, while Ottawa’s young core looked dangerous against Colorado’s depth.
New York Islanders 5 – 2 New York Rangers
- The Story: The Islanders took the Battle of New York decisively. With Artemi Panarin still sitting out due to “roster management” (read: pending trade), the Rangers’ offense struggled to find a rhythm against their rivals.
Dallas Stars 5 – 4 Vegas Golden Knights
- The Story: A heavyweights bout in the West. Dallas edged Vegas in a back-and-forth thriller at T-Mobile Arena, further tightening the Central Division race.
Other Scores:
- Vancouver Canucks 2 – 0 Anaheim Ducks: A shutout victory for Vancouver at Rogers Arena.
- Minnesota Wild 4 – 1 Calgary Flames: The Wild dominate at home.
- Columbus Blue Jackets 5 – 3 Philadelphia Flyers: Columbus wins a gritty one ahead of their Friday clash with Chicago.
Latest NHL News & Rumors: January 30, 2026
Patrick Kane Stands Alone
It finally happened. With a second-period assist against the Capitals, Patrick Kane recorded his 1,375th career point, officially passing Mike Modano to become the all-time points leader among U.S.-born players. It is a monumental achievement for “Showtime,” who continues to produce at an elite level.
Hurricanes Make History
While Edmonton was mounting a comeback, the Carolina Hurricanes were doing something even rarer. They rallied from a two-goal deficit in the final two minutes of regulation to beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4. They became just the third team in NHL history to pull off such a feat in regulation time.
Trade Board Heats Up:
The Artemi Panarin saga continues. The Rangers winger remains out of the lineup, and reports suggest the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are frontrunners. However, don’t sleep on the Toronto Maple Leafs—insiders suggest they are looking for a “franchise-altering” move to snap their current losing streak.
Meanwhile, Shane Wright’s two-goal game for Seattle has complicated the trade market; while the Jets were rumored to be interested, Seattle may be rethinking moving the young center if he’s finally breaking out.
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