The latest NHL news December 2, 2025, is dominated by historic milestones and dominant performances from the league’s brightest stars. Monday night’s action provided clarity in the standings and added new chapters to hockey history.
The headline of the night belongs to Sidney Crosby. In a 5-1 rout of the Philadelphia Flyers, the Penguins captain scored twice, including the game-winner. These tallies moved him past Mark Messier for the fourth-most go-ahead goals in NHL history (572) and made him just the 14th player to record 300 career road goals. Despite the Penguins’ ups and downs this season, Crosby proves he is timeless.
Out West, the youth movement is in full swing. Macklin Celebrini continues his tear for the San Jose Sharks, helping them defeat the Utah Mammoth 6-3. Celebrini recorded his 40th point of the season in just his 27th game, joining an elite group of teenagers in NHL history to reach that mark so quickly.
In other NHL News, the Anaheim Ducks stifled the St. Louis Blues 4-1, with Mason McTavish and Pavel Mintyukov providing the early spark. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a four-game skid by rallying past the New Jersey Devils 5-3, showing resilience that has been missing in recent weeks.
Off the ice, the Ottawa Senators received final confirmation that Alex Formenton is ineligible to play for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after failing to sign by the December 1 deadline.
NHL Game Scores and Notes: December 1, 2025
| Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score | Key Notes |
| Anaheim Ducks | 4 | St. Louis Blues | 1 | McTavish & Mintyukov score early; Husso 22 saves. |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | Buffalo Sabres | 5 | Sabres dominate; Jets drop to 13-11-0. |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | CBJ scores 4 unanswered to end losing streak. |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | Crosby scores 2; reaches 300 career road goals. |
| Utah Mammoth | 3 | San Jose Sharks | 6 | Celebrini hits 40 points; Sharks improve to 13-11-3. |
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