Hockey headlines for December 4, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Mammoth hand Ducks their most lopsided loss of the season (Orange County Register)
Five Flyers score, including 3 goals in 59 seconds, in 5-2 win vs. the Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin out for months with ACL injury (Dallas Morning News)
Blue Jackets feel Devils share responsibility for fight fueled antics (Columbus Dispatch)
Hurricanes owner could sell share of team to buy NBA’s Trail Blazers, reports say (Raleigh News & Observer)
Trump pardons Climate Pledge Arena developer (Seattle Times)
How Rod Brind’Amour has embodied the Hurricanes ideal: honor, grit, simplicity (Raleigh News & Observer)
Wild got red-hot goalie Jesper Wallstedt in draft swap with Edmonton, much to Oilers’ chagrin (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Maple Leafs not the only Atlantic Division team already feeling early season pressure (Toronto Sun)
What salary cap options do Dallas Stars have after injury to Tyler Seguin? (Dallas Morning News)
Trevor Zegras has fit in seamlessly and is exceeding expectations with the Flyers. What will it cost to keep him long-term? (Philadelphia Inquirer)
It's clear now: Connor Bedard will be a championship-caliber centerpiece for Blackhawks (Chicago Sun-Times)
Matthew Schaefer blowing past even the most ambitious of Islanders expectations (New York Post)
Ovechkin scores twice as Sharks no-show in blowout loss to Capitals (San Jose Mercury News)
Better than nothing: Jets escape Montreal with a loser point (Winnipeg Sun)
Sharks in awe of 40-year-old Ovechkin. Is this his last game in San Jose? (San Jose Mercury News)
Oilers' season hasn't gone sideways, but offers little upward movement (Edmonton Sun)
It’s ‘rally mode’ time for Panthers as they try to climb out of Eastern Conference cellar (Miami Herald)
Rangers believe they have found a winning formula: ‘Intention is everything’ (New York Post)
Craig Berube will scratch when it itches, Maple Leafs are better for it (Toronto Sun)
Injured Penguins forwards Noel Acciari, Justin Brazeau resume practicing (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
As Sharks’ Misa begins AHL conditioning stint, are World Juniors next? (San Jose Mercury News)
Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs sticks with his 'foundation' in search of better results (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
The Maple Leafs’ new third line is forming an identity. In a season full of change, they might be here to stay (Toronto Star)
Rangers hoping Braden Schneider can make positive impact in Adam Fox’s place (New York Post)
Islanders rookie Cal Ritchie beginning to make impact at NHL level (New York Newsday)
As injuries continue to mount, Jonathan Aspirot emerges a fixture in the Bruins’ battered defensive corps (Boston Globe)
Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka named to Czechia's World Junior Championship team (Buffalo News)
How Penguins prospect Will Horcoff grew from young 'rink rat' into the NCAA's leading scorer (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Organizers have high hopes for World Juniors tournament (St. Paul Pioneer Press)