The hockey world is buzzing this Sunday morning with major news coming out of New Jersey. After missing 18 games due to a bizarre finger injury, Jack Hughes is set to return to the lineup tonight against the Buffalo Sabres. The Devils have managed to stay afloat in his absence, but injecting their superstar center back into the mix is a massive boost as they chase down the Metropolitan Division leaders.
In Montreal, the future has arrived. Rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler secured his first career NHL shutout last night in a stunning 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not only did Fowler blank the Pens, but he also kept Sidney Crosby off the scoresheet, leaving the legend just one point shy of Mario Lemieux’s franchise record. It was a storybook night at the Bell Centre, with the crowd chanting the young netminder’s name.
Elsewhere, the trade market is heating up early. The Seattle Kraken shipped forward Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets, while the Los Angeles Kings sent Phillip Danault back to his former club, the Montreal Canadiens, adding veteran depth down the middle for the Habs.
NHL Scores & Highlights: Saturday, December 20, 2025
It was a packed Saturday slate with comeback wins and shootout thrillers. Here is a look at the scores and notable performances from around the league.
The Vancouver Canucks continue to roll even after their recent roster shakeups, winning a marathon shootout in Boston thanks to rookie Liam Ohgren. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning proved no lead is safe, storming back from down 3-0 to stun the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4.
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