It was a wild Monday night in the National Hockey League as the playoff race heats up just days before the Olympic break. From historic milestones in Boston to a sudden trade between New York rivals, here is everything you need to know for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Yesterday’s NHL Scores & Highlights (Jan 26, 2026)
Monday delivered four high-stakes matchups (and one weather postponement) that shook up the standings.
*Kings vs. Blue Jackets was postponed due to inclement weather.
Breaking NHL News: Trade Alert & Injury Reports
The biggest surprise of the day came off the ice. The New York Rangers have traded defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2026 3rd-round draft pick. It is a rare trade between the bitter rivals, aimed at clearing cap space for the Rangers while bolstering the Islanders’ blue line depth.
In injury news, the Detroit Red Wings suffered a major blow. Young defenseman Simon Edvinsson (lower body) has been ruled out through the upcoming Olympic break (Feb 6–22). He is not expected to return until late February, complicating Detroit’s playoff push.
Elsewhere, Toronto’s William Nylander has been fined $5,000 by the Department of Player Safety for an inappropriate gesture made towards a camera during Sunday’s game.
Tonight’s Watch: Keep an eye on Patrick Kane as the Red Wings host the Kings. He needs just two points to pass Mike Modano as the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
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