News and Notes from Thursday, November 6th, 2025
News
- In the PWHL, both expansion franchises unveiled their new names, logos, and wordmarks.
- First, Seattle debuted their new identity as the Seattle Torrent.
- Torrent draws inspiration from the powerful waterways that shape and connect Washington’s unique landscape, symbolizing the team’s determination to carve its own path.
- The logo features an “S” that serves as both a letterform for Seattle and a rush of water, its flowing curves mirroring river channels.
- The primary color palette of Slate Green and Blue — both Shadow and Glacier Blue — reflects the distinctive ways in which Seattle’s waterways shape the region and pays tribute to Seattle’s unique sports community. The leading colors are complemented by Foam, Haze Grey, and Basalt Black.
- First, Seattle debuted their new identity as the Seattle Torrent.
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- Later, it was Vancouver’s turn to reveal their new identity as the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
- The Goldeneyes identity is inspired by fiercely protective Common Goldeneye, a bird native to Vancouver’s waterways, coastlines, and mountain vistas. Drawing inspiration from its speed, strength, and precision in flight, the Goldeneyes reflect Vancouver’s indomitable and unified spirit as they soar to new heights.
- The team’s logo, a bold golden eye encircled by wings and pointing to the Pacific Northwest, features a color palette of the team’s primary colors, Pacific Blue, Coastal Cream, and Earthy Bronze, with hints of Sunset Gold and Sky Blue.
- Later, it was Vancouver’s turn to reveal their new identity as the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET
- In Boston, the Bruins welcomed their division rival Senators and in the first Michael Amadio scored his fourth as Ottawa took the 1-0 lead. In the second, Morgan Geekie scored his 10th as Boston would tie the contest and then Sean Kuraly scored his second to give the B’s the 2-1 lead. In the third, Claude Giroux scored his third to tie the game for the Sens. In overtime, Pavel Zacha scored his fourth as the Bruins escaped with the 3-2 win over the Senators.
St. Louis Blues v. Buffalo Sabres – 7p ET
- In Buffalo, the Sabres welcomed the Blues back to Western New York and in the first a shorthanded goal from Mathieu Joseph gave St. Louis the 1-0 with his second. In the second, Nick Bjugstad scored his fourth as St. Louis took the 2-0 lead. In the third, Justin Faulk scored an empty netter as the Blues got the 3-0 shutout victory over the Sabres.
Montreal Canadiens v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey, the Devils hosted the Canadiens and in the first the Devils went up 1-0 when Cody Glass scored his third but then Montréal tied the game when Kirby Dach got his fourth of the year. In the second, Ondrej Palat got his first of the year as New Jersey re-took the lead. In the third, the Habs tied the game with Jake Evans second of the year and then Montréal took the lead when Oliver Kapanen scored his fifth. Timo Meier then went on to score his fourth of the year as New Jersey tied the contest. In overtime, Jesper Bratt scored his fifth as the Devils escaped with the 4-3 win over the Canadiens.
Minnesota Wild v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
- In Raleigh, the Hurricanes hosted the Wild and in the first Minnesota took the 1-0 lead when Matt Boldy scored his sixth but then Carolina tied the contest when Jackson Blake scored his fourth. Brock Faber then got his second to put the Wild back in the lead but then Andrei Svechnikov got his third as the Canes even the score at 2-2. Sean Walker then went on to net his third as Carolina took their first lead of the game. In the second, Matt Boldy scored his second of the game on the man-advantage as Minnesota tied the contest but then Nikolaj Ehlers got his second. Following a scoreless third, the Hurricanes held on to get the 4-3 win over the Wild.
Washington Capitals v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 730p ET
- In Pittsburgh, the Penguins and Capitals faced off in a division rivalry and in the first, Sidney Crosby got a pair on power play chances. In the second, Pittsburgh took the 3-0 with Anthony Mantha’s seventh but then the Caps got on the board when Dylan Strome got his fourth. Then, Washington got within a goal when Rasmus Sandin got his first on the year and then Tom Wilson’s ninth of the year tied the game for the Caps. In the third, Bryan Rust scored a power play goal, his fifth, to put Pittsburgh back in the lead and then Connor Dewar scored an empty netter, his fourth, as the Penguins escaped with the 5-3 win over the Capitals.
Philadelphia Flyers v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET
- In Nashville, the Flyers made a stop in Music City USA to take on the Predators and in the first, Ryan O’Reilly opened up the scoring with his sixth to put the Preds up 1-0. In the second, Matvei Michkov scored his second to tie the game for Philly and then Noah Cates scored his fourth to give Philadelphia the 2-1 lead. In the third, Travis Konecny’s empty netter, his fifth goal on the year, gave the Flyers the 3-1 win over the Predators.
Anaheim Ducks v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In Dallas, the Stars hosted the Ducks and in the first Wyatt Johnston scored a pair of power play goals to give Dallas the 2-0 lead. In the second, Chris Kreider scored on the man-advantage to bring Anaheim within a goal and then Ian Moore scored his first career NHL goal to make it a 2-2 game. Then, Tyler Seguin scored his fourth of the year to give the Stars the lead back but then Cutter Gauthier scored his 11th to make it a 3-3 game. Olen Zellweger then went on to score a power play goal to give the Ducks their first lead of the night. In the third, Anaheim went up 5-3 when Chris Kreider scored his second of the game with his ninth but then Mikko Rantanen scored his eighth on the power play to bring Dallas within a goal. Then, a shorthanded goal from Leo Carlsson, his sixth, gave the Ducks the two goal lead back but Roope Hintz brought the Stars back within a goal with his second of the year. Mason McTavish then hit the empty net with his third on the year as the Ducks held on to get the 7-5 victory over the Stars.
Late Games
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
Florida Panthers v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- NYR v. DET – 7p ET
- MIN v. NYI – 7p ET
- CHI v. CAL – 9p ET
- WIN v. SJ – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Blues’ Jordan Binnington tries to hide Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck in his pants (The Athletic – $)
- 32 Thoughts: NHL re-opening review into Arthur Kaliyev’s gambling (SportsNet)
- Was Goal #900 Ovechkin’s Last Milestone? (Hockey HotStove)
- The morphing rivalry between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin (ESPN)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Ovechkin Nets #900 ft. Greg Wyshynski and David Pagnotta (Daily Faceoff)
- The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast: 900 Goals for Ovie, 1000 Games for Kadri, Missing Pucks, Dislodged Nets and More! (Ray & Dregs)
- Insider Trading: Flames owner supporter of keeping Kadri (TSN)
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