News and Notes from Monday, December 1st, 2025
News
- The NHL announced the Three Stars of the Week ending November 30. The First Star went to Dallas Stars C Wyatt Johnston,
- The Second Star went to Tampa Bay Lightning F Brandon Hagel and the Third Star went to Washington Capitals F Tom Wilson.
- The PWHL announced that the Player of the Week went to Ottawa Charge F Brianna Jenner. Jenner tied the PWHL record for points in a game (4) against Montreal on November 26.
- The St. Louis Blues announced that Jimmy Snuggerud will be out for at least six weeks after having surgery on his wrist. In addition, Alexey Toropchenko is listed as week-to-week after a non-hockey accident, leaving burns to his legs.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Columbus Blue Jackets v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey, the Devils hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first Nico Hischier’s power play tally, his 10th of the year, put New Jersey up 1-0 and then Ondrej Palat’s second of the year put the Devils up 2-0. Then, Columbus got on the board when Denton Mateychuk scored a power play goal of his own, his sixth on the year. In the second, Sean Monahan’s fourth of the year tied the game for Columbus. In the third, Charlie Coyle scored his fourth to give the Blue Jackets the 3-2 lead and then Sean Monahan scored his fifth as Columbus took the two goal lead. Then, Timo Meier scored on the New Jersey power play with his 10th goal of the year to bring the Devs within a goal but Miles Wood scored his seventh as the Blue Jackets took down the Devils 5-3.
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia, it would be a Keystone State Rivalry matchup with the Flyers taking on the Penguins and in the first Pittsburgh took the the 1-0 lead when Sidney Crosby scored his 17th of the year. In the second, Philadelphia tied the game with a power play goal from Tyson Foerster. his 10th goal on the year, but then Sidney Crosby scored his second of the night, a power play goal, to put the Pens back in the lead. Then, Bryan Rust scored his eighth as Pittsburgh took the 3-1 lead. In the third, Tommy Novak scored on the man-advantage to put Pittsburgh up three and then Kevin Hayes closed the contest with his second as the Penguins breezed by the Flyers 5-1.
Winnipeg Jets v. Buffalo Sabres -730p ET
- In Buffalo, the Sabres hosted the Jes and in the first Buffalo took the 1-0 lead when Jason Zucker scored a power play goal, his seventh goal on the year, and then Bowan Byram netted his fifth to put the Sabres up 2-0. Then, Josh Norris got his first of the year as Buffalo jumped out to the 3-0 lead. In the second, Kyle Connor’s 13th of the year put the Jets on the board but then Alex Tuch netted his ninth as the Sabres re-took the three goal lead. In the third, Josh Norris netted his second of the night as the Sabres took down the Jets 5-1.
Anaheim Ducks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis, the Blues welcomed back the Ducks to the Gateway City and in the first Anaheim took the 1-0 lead wehn Mason McTavish scored his sixth but then St. Louis got on the board when Jordan Kyrou netted his eighth. Then, the Ducks re-took the lead with Pavel Mintyukov’s second. After a scoreless second, Leo Carlsson scored his 14th to put Anaheim up 3-1 and then Chris Kreider closes the door on this contest as the Ducks fly by the Blues 4-1.
Late Games
Utah Mammoth v. San Jose Sharks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- OTT v. MON – 7p ET
- BOS v. DET – 7p ET
- TB v. NYI – 7p ET
- DAL v. NYR – 7p ET
- MIN v. OTT – 7p ET (PWHL)
- TOR v. FLA – 730p ET
- CAL v. NAS – 8p ET
- VAN v. COL – 9p ET
- MIN v. EDM – 9p ET
- CHI v. VGK – 10p ET
- WAS v. LA – 1030p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- 32 Thoughts: The Podcast: Gear We Go Again – (SportsNet)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Avs and Bolts on Fire, Next Gen Showdown, and Olympic Roster Spots ft. Pierre McGuire – (Daily Faceoff)
- Color of Hockey: Puerto Rico’s women’s hockey team was golden in Buenos Aires – (NHL)
- Thompson Backstopping Capitals Win Streak – (Hockey Hotstove)
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