Saturday night in the NHL delivered everything hockey fans could ask for: a heavyweight Stanley Cup rematch, an emotional Original Six debut, and plenty of overtime drama. On November 22, 2025, the league showcased why the race for the playoffs is already heating up, even as we close out November.
The biggest headline of the night came from Montreal, where the Canadiens hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the Leafs were still missing their captain Auston Matthews—who sat out his fifth consecutive game with a lower-body injury—the night belonged to the Xhekaj family. Florian Xhekaj made his highly anticipated NHL debut, skating alongside his brother Arber. The emotional spark seemed to work, as the Canadiens downed their rivals 5-2 at the Bell Centre.
Meanwhile, in a rematch of the last two Stanley Cup Finals, the Edmonton Oilers made a massive statement on the road. Facing the Florida Panthers, the Oilers’ offense exploded for a 6-3 victory. It was a crucial win for Edmonton, who have been looking to find consistency on their road trip. In other action, the Detroit Red Wings edged out the Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime thanks to an Alex DeBrincat winner, and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance with a 3-0 shutout over Nashville.
Key Takeaways: Oilers Stun Panthers, Xhekaj Brothers Unite
Beyond the scores, the trade chatter is getting louder. The Calgary Flames are reportedly caught between contending and rebuilding, with names like Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson floating in the rumor mill. Out west, the Vancouver Canucks are rumored to be shopping Lukas Reichel just weeks after acquiring him, and the Winnipeg Jets have granted prospect Brad Lambert permission to seek a trade.
Here is a look at the scores from around the league tonight.
Daily NHL Game Results & Highlights
| Away Team | Home Team | Score | Notes |
| Edmonton Oilers | Florida Panthers | 6-3 | Oilers offense explodes in Cup Final rematch. |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Montreal Canadiens | 2-5 | Florian Xhekaj makes NHL debut; Leafs without Matthews. |
| Detroit Red Wings | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4-3 (OT) | Alex DeBrincat scores the OT winner. |
| Nashville Predators | Colorado Avalanche | 0-3 | Avs defense stifles Preds for a shutout. |
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