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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Tippett Explodes for Three Points, Continues November Hot Streak

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Owen Tippett delivered a stellar performance in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Devils, scoring two goals and adding an assist for a three-point night. The 26-year-old winger potted the Philadelphia Flyers' first and last goals while also setting up Trevor Zegras for the game-winner. Tippett has been on fire in the second half of November, accumulating three goals and 11 points in his last eight games, a significant turnaround after managing only one assist in his previous 10 contests.

Wild's Zuccarello Hits 700 Points, Third Undrafted Player to Milestone

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Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello, 38, achieved his 700th career NHL point, becoming the first Norwegian and third undrafted player in league history to reach this milestone. Since returning from a lower-body injury that caused him to miss the first 15 games, Zuccarello has tallied 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) in 11 games, contributing to the Wild's 9-0-2 record with him in the lineup. He skates on the top line and first power-play unit with Kirill Kaprizov.

Samuel Blais Recalled by Canadiens After Strong AHL Debut

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Forward Samuel Blais, recently re-claimed by the Montreal Canadiens after being waived by the Toronto Maple Leafs, has been assigned to the Laval Rocket. In his first AHL game with Laval, Blais scored two goals, including the game-tying goal, and the shootout winner in a 5-4 victory. With Montreal facing injuries to Patrik Laine, Kirby Dach, and Alex Newhook, Blais is a strong candidate for an NHL recall soon, though he is considered a 13th forward in a fully healthy lineup.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Will Smith Scores Twice in 100th Career Game for Sharks

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Will Smith scored two goals, including a power-play tally, in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. This marked his 100th career game and his fourth multi-goal performance. The San Jose Sharks forward now has 10 goals and 24 points through 26 outings this season, bringing his career total to 69 points. Smith is a promising part of the Sharks' young core and is projected to maintain a point-per-game pace in the 2025-26 season.

Tomas Hertl Breaks Slump with Two Goals, Game-Winner for Vegas

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Tomas Hertl scored two goals, including a power-play game-winner, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Sharks, breaking a recent slump where he had only one goal in his last five games. The 32-year-old Vegas Golden Knights forward tallied the game-tying goal in the first period and the decisive power-play goal in the second. Hertl now has 11 goals, 20 points (8 on power play), 73 shots, 30 hits, and a minus-4 rating through 25 appearances, maintaining his role on the top power-play unit.

Clayton Keller Thanks Blues for Tribute to Father Who Died on Thanksgiving

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Mammoth captain Clayton Keller expressed gratitude to the Blues, who held a pregame moment of silence Saturday for his father, who died on Thanksgiving Day.

Marco Rossi's Lower Body Recovery Progresses, Road Trip Status Pending

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Marco Rossi's (lower body) status for the Minnesota Wild's upcoming four-game road trip is still undecided but will be determined soon, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News. Rossi was previously deemed week-to-week in mid-November and placed on injured reserve. His potential inclusion on the road trip, which starts Tuesday in Edmonton, is an encouraging sign for his recovery, though activation is not guaranteed even if he travels.

Logan Cooley Suffers Apparent Knee Injury in Collision vs. Blues

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Logan Cooley (UTA) exited Saturday's game against the Blues following a knee-on-knee collision and his status remains unknown, as reported by Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports. Cooley was observed unable to bear weight on his left leg when leaving the ice. The severity of the injury is currently unclear, but further updates are anticipated before Monday's game versus the Sharks. Fantasy managers are advised to prepare for his potential absence.

Hofer Earns Second Shutout with 18 Saves, Ends Four-Game Skid

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Joel Hofer secured his second shutout of the season Saturday, making 18 saves in a 1-0 win over the Mammoth. This performance ended a four-game skid where he allowed 14 goals. The 25-year-old now holds a 3-5-2 record with two shutouts, a 3.45 GAA, and an .877 save percentage over 12 appearances. The St. Louis Blues' crease is reportedly trending closer to a 50-50 split in November, with their next game at home versus the Ducks on Monday.

Crosby Scores 641st Goal, Climbs to 15th All-Time in NHL History

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Sidney Crosby recorded a goal and an assist Saturday in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 7-2 loss to Toronto. His 16th goal of the season, a backhander, moved him into a tie for third overall in the league. This milestone goal was Crosby's 641st in the NHL, surpassing Dave Andreychuk for 15th place on the all-time goals list. He is now 15 goals shy of Brendan Shanahan, who sits at 656 career goals.

Tippett Snaps Goal Drought with Two Goals, Assist in Flyers' 5-3 Win

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett delivered a stellar performance Saturday night, scoring two goals and adding an assist in a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. This marked Tippett's first goal in eight games, breaking a scoring drought. He also led the Flyers with six shots on goal, contributing significantly to the team's third consecutive road win. The multi-point effort helped the Flyers snap the Devils' three-game winning streak at the Prudential Center.

Maple Leafs' Ekman-Larsson Sustains Upper-Body Injury vs. Penguins

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Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs sustained an upper-body injury late in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Penguins, as reported by David Alter of The Hockey News. Despite the injury, Ekman-Larsson stated he was fine post-game, and head coach Craig Berube expressed hope it's not serious. His status for Tuesday's game against the Panthers is uncertain. Prior to the injury, Ekman-Larsson recorded a goal and an assist, extending his point streak to nine games and bringing his season total to 20 points in 25 outings.

Forsberg Confirmed Starter vs. Canucks, Aims for Third Win in Five

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Anton Forsberg is confirmed to start at home against the Canucks on Saturday, as reported by Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site. Forsberg has been in solid form recently, securing two wins in his last four starts. During this stretch, he has faced 88 shots and allowed nine goals. This upcoming start provides an opportunity for Forsberg to build on his recent performance and secure another victory for the Kings.

Skinner Blanks Kraken with 26 Saves for Second Shutout of Season

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Stuart Skinner delivered a stellar performance Saturday, turning aside all 26 shots he faced in a 4-0 victory over the Kraken, securing his second shutout of the season. This dominant outing comes after Skinner had allowed at least three goals in each of his five previous games. He has now won six of his last nine starts, improving his season record to 9-7-3. Despite a current 3.00 GAA and .885 save percentage, this shutout highlights his capability.

Conor Garland Suffers Upper-Body Injury, Out Saturday vs. Kings

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Conor Garland (upper body) will not play against the Kings on Saturday, November 29, 2025, as confirmed by Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650. The Vancouver Canucks forward is still being evaluated, and a timetable for his return has not yet been established. Garland has recorded six goals and 15 points in 21 appearances during the 2025-26 season. Jonathan Lekkerimaki is a potential candidate to draw into the lineup in Garland's absence.

Kevin Lankinen Returns, Starts Saturday vs. Kings After Personal Absence

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Kevin Lankinen (personal) has rejoined the Vancouver Canucks and is slated to start in goal on Saturday, November 29, 2025, against the Kings, as reported by Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650. Lankinen was previously away from the team for personal reasons but returns for the second half of the road trip. He faces a Kings team that has scored 12 goals in their last six games, holding a 2-1-3 record during that span.

Martin Necas Records Three Assists in Avalanche's 7-2 Rout of Canadiens

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Martin Necas delivered a stellar performance on Saturday, November 29, 2025, notching three assists, including one on the power play, during the Colorado Avalanche's dominant 7-2 victory over the Canadiens. He contributed to goals by Brock Nelson, Devon Toews, and Gabriel Landeskog. This marks Necas's fourth multi-point outing in his last eight games. Through 25 contests this season, the forward has accumulated an impressive 13 goals and 33 points.

Nelson Explodes for Four Points, Reaches 600 Career in Avalanche Rout

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Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson put on a masterclass Saturday, tallying two goals and two assists for a four-point night in a commanding 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Nelson reached his 600th career point with a wrist shot in the first period. Despite initially appearing to score a hat trick, one goal was later reassigned to Gabriel Landeskog after a granular league review. Nelson now boasts 11 points in his last nine games, showcasing his recent offensive surge for the league-best Avalanche.

MacKinnon Dominates with 3 Points, Extends NHL Scoring Lead

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Nathan MacKinnon delivered a stellar performance for the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, November 29, 2025, scoring one goal and adding two assists, including a power-play helper, in their decisive 7-2 victory over the Canadiens. The Avs superstar contributed to the team's final three goals, setting up tallies by Devon Toews and Gabriel Landeskog in the third period after netting his own goal late in the second. MacKinnon has now recorded multi-point performances in three consecutive games, further padding his lead in the NHL scoring race with an impressive 20 goals and 44 points through 25 contests this season.

Landeskog Explodes for 2 Goals, 3 Points in Avs' 7-2 Rout

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Gabriel Landeskog erupted for his first multi-point performance of the season, tallying two goals, including one on the power play, and an even-strength assist in Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Canadiens. The Colorado Avalanche winger potted the team's second and seventh goals. Landeskog has been heating up, accumulating five goals and eight points over his last nine games, significantly improving on his initial four assists through the first 16 contests.