News and Notes from Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
News
- The Montreal Canadiens announced that they have re-signed hockey executive Jeff Gordon and general manager Kent Hughes.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Nashville Predators v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto, the Maple Leafs played host to the Nashville Predators, and in the first period Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson would score to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. In the second period, Michael McCarron and Erik Haula would score for the Predators to tie the score at 2, but goals from John Tavares and Bobby McCann would retake the two goal lead for the Leafs. Then in the third period, Roman Josi and Nick Prebix would score for the Predators, but a pair of goals from Auston Matthews and an empty netter by William Nylander would give the Maple Leafs the 7-4 victory over the Predators.
Seattle Kraken v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montreal, the Seattle Kraken would come to town to face the Canadiens, and in the first period, Alex Newhook would score to give the Canadiens the 1-0 lead. In the second period, the Kraken would tie the game at one with a powerplay tally from Jaden Schwartz, but both teams would then trade goals as Cole Caufield would score for the Canadiens and Jani Nyman would score for the Kraken for the 2-2 tie. Then in the third period, Jamie Oleksiak and Jared McCann would score for the Kraken to take the lead, but goals from Kirby Dach and Ivan Demidov would tie the game at four and force overtime for the Canadiens. In the extra frame, Caufield would net his second of the game to give the Canadiens the 5-4 overtime victory over the Kraken.
Edmonton Oilers v. New York Rangers – 7p ET
- At Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers play host to the Edmonton Oilers as they look for first win at home this season. After a scoreless first period, Trent Frederic scored his first of the season to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead. Then in the third period, Adam Henrique scored on the empty net to give the Oilers the 2-0 victory over the Rangers. Stuart Skinner stopped all 30 shots faced to earn the shutout for the Oilers. The loss marked the third straight loss for the Rangers at home to start the season, and also marked 180 consecutive minutes that the Rangers have been unable to score a goal home this season too.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In the District of Columbia, the Washington Capitals played host to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the first period, Jake Guentzel would open the scoring for the Lightning to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period, Connor McMichael made an amazing, and shocking, pass that Aliaksei Protas scored on to tie the game at one for the Capitals. Then in the third period, Brayden Point scored to retake the lead for the Lightning while on the powerplay, but shortly after, the Capitals would strike on a powerplay of their own with Tom Wilson’s second of the season to tie the game at 2 and send the game to overtime. In the extra frame, Jakob Chychrun would net his first of the season to give the Capitals the 3-2 overtime victory over the Lightning.
Late Games
Vegas Golden Knights v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
Minnesota Wild v. Dallas Stars – 930p ET
Carolina Hurricanes v. San Jose Sharks – 10p ET
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Anaheim Ducks – 1030p ET
Today’s Games
- OTT v. BUF – 7p ET
- FLA v. DET – 7p ET
- CHI v. STL – 930p ET
- CAL v. UTH – 930p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Carlson facing uncertain future in 17th NHL season with Capitals (NHL)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Buffalo Sabres in Chaos & Flyers Early Momentum ft. Michael Augello & Kevin Kurz (Daily Faceoff)
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