It was a chaotic night in the National Hockey League. If you missed the action on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, you missed history in Utah, a milestone in Winnipeg, and a birthday bash for Connor McDavid that kept his incredible streak alive.
Beyond the scoreboard, the trade market is heating up faster than expected. With big names like Dougie Hamilton and Elias Pettersson surfacing in rumors, the landscape of the league could shift dramatically before the deadline. Let’s dive into the scores, the highlights, and the latest whispers from around the league.
NHL Scores & Highlights from January 13, 2026
Utah Mammoth 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 1
The Scoop: The Leafs’ 10-game point streak came to a screeching halt in Salt Lake City. Dylan Guenther was the hero for Utah, netting two goals in a span of just 1:18—the fastest back-to-back tallies in franchise history. He also reached the 50-career-goal milestone.
Note: Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka secured his league-leading 21st win.
Winnipeg Jets 5, New York Islanders 4
The Scoop: A high-scoring affair saw the Jets hold off a rallying Islanders squad. Mark Scheifele made history, recording his 500th career assist, becoming only the second player in franchise history to hit that mark. Adam Lowry climbed the team’s all-time game-winning goals list to seal the deal.
Nashville Predators 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 (OT)
The Scoop: Even on his 29th birthday, Connor McDavid couldn’t drag the Oilers to a win, though he did notch two assists to extend his career-high point streak to 20 games. Nashville played spoiler, with captain Roman Josi burying the overtime winner.
Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Calgary Flames 3
The Scoop: A new era begins in Columbus. Rick Bowness earned his first win as the Blue Jackets’ bench boss. Boone Jenner played the hero, scoring the go-ahead goal late in the third period to sink the Flames.
Boston Bruins 3, Detroit Red Wings 0
The Scoop: The Bruins are locking it down. Jeremy Swayman was perfect between the pipes, earning his second consecutive shutout. Boston has now won four straight, moving them into the first Wild Card spot in the East.
Washington Capitals 3, Montreal Canadiens 2 (OT)
The Scoop: A tight defensive battle went to extra time, where the Capitals edged out the Habs. Despite a spirited effort from Montreal and a goal from Brendan Gallagher, Washington found the winner in OT.
Other Notable Scores:
- Tampa Bay 2, Pittsburgh 1 (SO): Nikita Kucherov netted the shootout winner.
- St. Louis 3, Carolina 0: A shutout stunner for the Blues over the Canes.
- Anaheim 3, Dallas 1: The Ducks upset the Stars at home.
- Ottawa 2, Vancouver 1: The Canucks’ struggles continue with a tight loss to the Sens.
Breaking NHL News & Trade Rumors
The rumor mill exploded this morning with news that could shake up the league’s power balance. Here is what you need to know for January 14, 2026:
- Dougie Hamilton on the Block: After being a healthy scratch recently, New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is heavily rumored to be on the move. Insiders suggest the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes are potential landing spots, though his $9M cap hit is a major hurdle.
- Canucks Open for Business: Following a string of losses, reports indicate the Vancouver Canucks are shifting their language from “retool” to “rebuild.” This has put nearly everyone, including superstar Elias Pettersson, potentially in play for the right price.
- Stadium Series Headliner: The NHL announced today that country superstar Tim McGraw will headline the entertainment for the 2026 Stadium Series game between Tampa Bay and Boston in February.
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