News and Notes from Friday, December 5th, 2025
News
- None
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Vegas Golden Knights v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey, the Devils would play host to the Vegas Golden Knights, and in the first period, Shea Theodore would score to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period, Tomas Hertl and Ivan Barbashev would both score powerplay goals to give the Golden Knights the 3-0 victory over the Devils. Akira Schmid would stop all 24 shots faced to earn the shutout.
Buffalo Sabres v. Winnipeg Jets – 7p ET
- In Winnipeg, the Jets would play host to the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period, Kyle Connor would score his 15th goal of the season to give the Jets the 1-0 lead, but Jason Zucker’s powerplay goal would tie the game at one for the Sabres. In the second period, Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke would score to give the Jets the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period, Gabriel Vilardi would score the empty netter to give the Jets the 4-1 victory over the Sabres.
San Jose Sharks v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In Dallas, the San Jose Sharks would come to town to battle the Stars, and in the first period, Jason Robertson would score on the powerplay to give the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the second period, Collin Graf would score to tie the game at one for the Sharks. Then in the third period, Sam Steel, Mikko Rantanen, and Miro Heiskanen (ENG) would score to give the Stars the 4-1 victory over the Sharks.
Late Games
Utah Mammoth v. Vancouver Canucks – 9p ET
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Washington Capitals v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- COL v. NYR – 1230p ET
- NYS v. VAN – 3p ET (PWHL)
- CLB v. FLA – 330p ET
- NJ v. BOS – 7p ET
- MON v. TOR – 7p ET
- STL v. OTT – 7p ET
- NYI v. TB – 7p ET
- NAS v. CAR – 7p ET
- UTH v. CAL – 7p ET
- CHI v. LA – 9p ET
- WIN v. EDM – 10p ET
- MIN v. VAN – 10p ET
- DET v. SEA – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Insider Trading: Olympic arena progress report expected Friday (TSN)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: Canada Can’t Refuse Bedard (SportsNet)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Latest Around the NHL ft. Caleb Malhotra, David Pagnotta, & Andy Strickland (Daily Faceoff)
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