The NHL landscape is shifting quickly as we hit mid-December. While Tuesday night delivered a slate of ten high-octane games, all eyes today turn to the Windy City for a primetime showdown, and the rumor mill is spinning faster than ever regarding a certain Canucks captain.
Connor Bedard Ready for Rangers Test
The marquee matchup for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, features the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the New York Rangers at the United Center. Confirmation came this morning that Connor Bedard will suit up despite missing a practice earlier in the week. Bedard has been electric in his third campaign, registering 39 points in 29 games, and looks to continue his dominance against Artemi Panarin and the Blueshirts tonight.
Meanwhile, the trade chatter around Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes has exploded. With the Canucks struggling near the bottom of the standings, reports from The Fourth Period and other insiders suggest the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are serious potential suitors. The idea of Hughes reuniting with brothers Jack and Luke in New Jersey is the narrative driving the market, but don’t count out the Rangers, who are looking to make a bold splash to solidify their blue line.
NHL Scores & Notes: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tuesday was chaotic, highlighted by Beckett Sennecke scoring a buzzer-beating shorthanded goal to force overtime for Anaheim, and Alex Tuch burying the OT winner for the Sabres against Edmonton.
| Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score | Key Notes |
| Lightning | 6 | Canadiens | 1 | TBL snaps 4-game skid; Raddysh 2 goals. |
| Golden Knights | 4 | Islanders | 5 | NYI wins in Shootout; Sorokin stands tall. |
| Sharks | 1 | Flyers | 4 | Konecny hits 500 career points. |
| Ducks | 4 | Penguins | 3 | ANA wins in SO; Sennecke late SHG heroics. |
| Devils | 4 | Senators | 3 | NJD holds on; Markstrom solid in net. |
| Blue Jackets | 1 | Hurricanes | 4 | Svechnikov 2 assists; CAR dominates. |
| Bruins | 5 | Blues | 2 | Kastelic & Minten (2G each) lead BOS offense. |
| Stars | 4 | Jets | 3 | Dallas edges WPG; Rantanen (WPG) 3 assists. |
| Sabres | 4 | Oilers | 3 | BUF wins in OT; Tuch GWG, McDavid late tie. |
| Avalanche | 3 | Predators | 4 | NSH wins in SO; Saros 40+ saves. |
Canucks Hope for Demko Boost
Beyond the trade rumors, there is a glimmer of hope for Vancouver. Goaltender Thatcher Demko is reportedly set to make his season debut Thursday against Buffalo after a long rehabilitation stint. If Demko can return to form, it might quell some of the panic selling narratives—or simply raise his value before the deadline.
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Demko is coming off his 2nd injury of the year so this be his 3rd debut of the season