Welcome to your daily dose of hockey. As we dive into the NHL news November 20, 2025, the hockey world is buzzing with history in the making and a packed schedule ahead. The Washington Capitals continue to surge, led by their ageless captain, while the trade market is already beginning to simmer just a quarter of the way into the season.
The biggest headline today belongs to Alex Ovechkin. In last night’s high-scoring affair against the Edmonton Oilers, “The Great Eight” scored his 480th career goal at Capital One Arena, tying Gordie Howe for the most goals scored at a single venue in NHL history. It wasn’t just the Ovi show, however; rookie Ryan Leonard logged his first multi-goal game, helping the Caps bury an Oilers team that is struggling to find saves. Speaking of struggles, Edmonton faces a tough back-to-back tonight as they visit Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tonight also features a massive 12-game slate that will officially push the league past the quarter-mark of the 2025-26 season. All eyes will be on San Jose, where rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini faces off against Anze Kopitar and the Kings. Celebrini, who is fresh off a hat trick earlier this week, is quickly becoming must-watch TV.
Recap of Last Night’s Action: NHL Scores from November 19
It was a busy Wednesday night with four games on the docket. The Capitals offense exploded, while the Ducks pulled off a surprising upset at home. Here is the full breakdown of the scores and notes from November 19, 2025:
| Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score | Notes |
| Oilers | 4 | Capitals | 7 | Ovechkin ties Howe’s venue record; Ryan Leonard scores twice. |
| Hurricanes | 3 | Wild | 4 (SO) | Wild win in shootout; continue strong start to the season. |
| Bruins | 3 | Ducks | 4 | Ducks hold off late Bruins push for a big home victory. |
| Flames | 6 | Sabres | 2 | Calgary’s offense erupts in Buffalo to snap their skid. |
Contract Extensions and Heating Up Trade Talk
In other NHL news November 20, 2025, the Winnipeg Jets have locked down their captain, Adam Lowry, to a five-year contract extension worth $25 million. The deal keeps the heart and soul of the Jets in Winnipeg through 2031.
Meanwhile, the rumor mill is spinning faster than usual for November. Reports suggest the St. Louis Blues and Montreal Canadiens are emerging as potential trade partners, with the Canadiens looking to use their cap space to acquire assets. There are also whispers out of Anaheim that defenseman Pavel Mintyukov may be looking for a change of scenery, a situation that fantasy owners and GMs alike should monitor closely.
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