The NHL landscape is buzzing this morning following a chaotic 10-game slate on Thursday night. The biggest headline comes out of Edmonton, where Connor McDavid reminded the world why he is the best player on the planet. McDavid recorded a hat trick and added an assist in a commanding 9-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken. His running mate, Leon Draisaitl, also tallied four points, proving the Oilers’ offense is firing on all cylinders as they push up the Pacific Division standings.
Meanwhile, the trade market is heating up earlier than expected. Rumors are swirling around the St. Louis Blues after their 5-2 loss to the Bruins. Insiders suggest that Jordan Kyrou and possibly goaltender Jordan Binnington could be on the block as the Blues look to shake up their roster. In Vancouver, the chatter around Quinn Hughes continues to grow, with the Detroit Red Wings emerging as a potential suitor should the Canucks decide to make a franchise-altering move.
Elsewhere, Connor Bedard scored in his third straight game to lift the Blackhawks over the Kings, and Evgeni Malkin turned back the clock with a two-goal performance, including the game-winner, to help the Penguins edge the Lightning.
NHL Scores & Notes: December 4, 2025
Here are the full results and key takeaways from last night’s action.
| Matchup | Score | Key Note |
| Oilers vs. Kraken | 9 – 4 | McDavid (3G, 1A) & Draisaitl (1G, 3A) dominate. |
| Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings | 6 – 5 (SO) | Fantilli scores twice; Marchenko nets SO winner. |
| Penguins vs. Lightning | 4 – 3 | Malkin scores 2 goals, including the GWG late in the 3rd. |
| Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes | 5 – 1 | Bobby McMann nets a pair; Toronto rolls on the road. |
| Islanders vs. Avalanche | 6 – 3 | Isles offense explodes; Barzal & Horvat lead the way. |
| Bruins vs. Blues | 5 – 2 | Pavel Zacha scores twice to hand St. Louis another loss. |
| Rangers vs. Senators | 4 – 2 | Panarin (1G, 1A) leads Rangers to victory in Ottawa. |
| Predators vs. Panthers | 2 – 1 (OT) | Steven Stamkos scores the OT winner against his old rival. |
| Flames vs. Wild | 4 – 1 | Dustin Wolf makes 26 saves to stifle Minnesota. |
| Blackhawks vs. Kings | 2 – 1 | Bedard scores in 3rd straight game; Hawks hold on. |
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