Hockey headlines for December 25, 2025

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Quinn Hughes adjusts to the Wild, seeks to find chemistry with new teammates on power play (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Matthew Tkachuk provides latest injury update. When might he return to Panthers? (Miami Herald)
Canadiens sign prospect Bryce Pickford to entry-level contract (Montreal Gazette)
Where are the Blackhawks headed? GM Kyle Davidson lays out next steps of his plan (Chicago Sun-Times)
A year after hiring Todd McLellan, Red Wings are a team transformed (Detroit Free Press)
Sharks remain on nice list, in playoff hunt at Christmas break despite naughty performance in Vegas (San Jose Mercury News)
Expectations were high for Canadiens this season, and they've mostly been met (Montreal Gazette)
There’s still Rangers hope to be had — but the clock is ticking loudly (New York Post)
Call it a Christmas miracle: The Maple Leafs still are in playoff hunt at break (Toronto Sun)
There’s no denying the Flyers’ good vibes. What’s behind this season’s positive shift? (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Knights star celebrating 1st Christmas in new home with infant son (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Penguins prospect Will Horcoff, West Mifflin's L.J. Mooney make U.S. roster for World Junior Championship (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Three Sabres prospects to play for Team USA at 2026 World Junior Championship (Buffalo News)
Flames fan guide to world juniors: Pressure on Parekh, Reschny’s role and more (Calgary Sun)
Why Spengler Cup win was a career highlight for Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (Toronto Star)
Meet ‘Goalie Bob’, the Bruins’ longtime goaltending coach (Boston Globe)