Hockey headlines for November 21, 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025

Alex Ovechkin delivers a hat trick and Capitals race past Canadiens (Washington Post)
Avalanche superstars Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar carry club past Rangers to keep red-hot start rolling (Denver Post)
Roy after Islanders' historic road trip: 'We could win a lot of games' (New York Newsday)
The Shark Tank is rocking again. Their rookie goalie is a big reason why (San Jose Mercury News)
Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz's injury 'worse than we thought' (Toronto Sun)
As Senators reach 20-game mark, is it time for Steve Staios to make a big splash? (Ottawa Sun)
Devils’ Jack Hughes might return sooner than expected, insider says (NJ.com)
Predators' Barry Trotz praises Andrew Brunette, says no change coming (The Tennessean)
With his team 12-10, here’s how Bruins coach Marco Sturm thinks the new systems he’s put in place are working (Boston Globe)
Columbus Blue Jackets down Toronto Maple Leafs in OT on Fantilli goal (Columbus Dispatch)
Travis Sanheim scores game-winner to cement Flyers’ 3-2 OT comeback victory vs. Blues (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Lightning script unbelievable overtime win over Oilers (Tampa Bay Times)
Sergei Bobrovsky gets second shutout of season as Panthers beat Devils (Miami Herald)
Jack Eichel’s two-goal, one-assist performance carries Golden Knights past Mammoth (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Kraken overcome 2-0 deficit to beat Blackhawks, Bedard (Seattle Times)
Heartbreak in Tampa Bay: Edmonton Oilers fight hard but it's not enough (Edmonton Sun)
Maple Leafs edged by Blue Jackets in OT despite big effort from John Tavares (Toronto Sun)
Senators hand Ducks a rare home loss with late goal (Orange County Register)
Rangers’ gap with Avalanche on full display in loss that extends skid to three games (New York Post)
Connor Bedard’s late penalty — after a no-call on a breakaway — leads to a crushing Chicago Blackhawks loss (Chicago Inquirer)
Blues blow another two-goal lead to Flyers, lose 3-2 in overtime (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
'I don't have an answer': Red Wings have off night, blanked by Islanders (Detroit News)
Artemi Panarin’s lapse one of many Rangers’ defensive miscues in loss (New York Post)
Hockey Fights Cancer night hits home for many connected to the Flyers: ‘They’ve battled much harder than any of us’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Penguins use break to work on overtime and shootout woes (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Jesper Wallstedt’s strong play makes Wild goaltending situation ultra competitive (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Lightning get Nick Paul back, but Victor Hedman still weeks from a return (Tampa Bay Times)
Blues activate Jake Neighbours from IR after missing 12 games (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany nearing a return (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
What is behind Rasmus Andersson’s recent scoring surge for Flames? (Calgary Sun)
Scott Laughton hopes to stay in Maple Leafs lineup plans long-term (Toronto Sun)
Contact is common for Penguins defenseman Connor Clifton (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Penguins rookie Ben Kindel unfazed by fuss while employing familiar drive to improve (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Avalanche camp surprise Tristen Nielsen already checked off huge season goal, now wants to ‘get out of his head and play’ (Denver Post)
LI's Warren back with Islanders (New York Newsday)
As injuries pile up, top Panthers prospect is set for NHL debut. Meet Jack Devine (Miami Herald)
Sabres place Mason Geertsen on waivers to open roster spot in advance of game Friday vs. Chicago Blackhawks (Buffalo News)
Is William Stromgren next on Flames’ list of forward promotions? (Calgary Sun)
Rocket defenceman Marc Del Gaizo hopeful he can stick with Canadiens (Montreal Gazette)
How Alex Vlasic's video-game hangouts allow some Blackhawks to show their 'goofy side' (Chicago Sun-Times)