It was a night of massive milestones and massive headaches across the National Hockey League. If you missed the action on Monday, January 19, you missed history in the making—and perhaps the final nail in the coffin for a Canadian franchise’s playoff hopes.
While Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby continued to etch their names into the record books with dominant performances, the Vancouver Canucks spiraled further into disaster, dropping their 11th straight game. With the Olympic break looming and the trade deadline pressure mounting, the landscape of the league is shifting fast.
Here is everything you need to know from last night’s action and the latest news breaking this morning.
NHL Scores & Notes: January 19, 2026
Eastern Conference Battles
- Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Seattle Kraken 3
- The Note: Sidney Crosby played in his 1,400th career game, collecting multiple assists to pass Gordie Howe for 5th all-time in multi-point games. Connor Dewar added two goals for the Pens.
- New Jersey Devils 2, Calgary Flames 1 (OT)
- The Note: Simon Nemec played hero, scoring the overtime winner. The Flames battled hard but couldn’t solve the Devils’ structure in the extra frame.
- Carolina Hurricanes 2, Buffalo Sabres 1
- The Note: A defensive clinic by Carolina stifles the Sabres’ young offense.
- Philadelphia Flyers 2, Vegas Golden Knights 1
- The Note: Travis Konecny scored twice, snapping the Flyers’ 6-game skid and stunning the Golden Knights in Vegas.
Western Conference Showdowns
- Colorado Avalanche 5, Washington Capitals 2
- The Note: Nathan MacKinnon erupted for 3 points, eclipsing the 1,100 career point mark. He is now the 2nd player in franchise history to reach the milestone.
- Minnesota Wild 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3
- The Note: Marcus Foligno scored his first career hat trick, and Quinn Hughes added two assists as the Wild dismantled the Leafs’ defense.
- Chicago Blackhawks 2, Winnipeg Jets 0
- The Note: Spencer Knight made 32 saves for the shutout, spoiling the mood in Winnipeg in a shocking upset.
- San Jose Sharks 4, Florida Panthers 1
- The Note: Despite Matthew Tkachuk’s return to the lineup, the Sharks played spoiler, dominating the Panthers.
- Anaheim Ducks 5, New York Rangers 3
- The Note: Cutter Gauthier scored twice on his birthday, handing the reeling Rangers another loss.
The Late Night Heartbreaker
- New York Islanders 4, Vancouver Canucks 3
- The Note: Anthony Duclair scored twice. The Canucks rallied late but fell short, extending their losing streak to a franchise-worst 11 games. Tensions are boiling over in Vancouver.
Latest NHL News & Trade Rumors
1. Canucks Begin the Fire Sale?
The biggest news this morning comes out of Vancouver. Following their 11th straight loss, the Canucks traded forward Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a package of draft picks and prospect Cole Clayton. With GM Patrik Allvin seemingly waving the white flag, rumors are swirling that other veterans could be on the move before the roster freeze.
2. Rangers “Retool” Announced
Following a tough loss to Anaheim, the New York Rangers front office has issued a statement to fans warning of a “roster retool.” With the team sliding out of the playoff picture, expect big names in New York to be circulated in trade rumors this week.
3. Injury Updates
- Matthew Tkachuk (FLA): Returned to action last night vs. San Jose. He looked physical but the Panthers struggled to find rhythm.
- William Nylander (TOR): Remains out with a lower-body injury; the Leafs’ offense looked disjointed without him against Minnesota.
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