The NHL landscape shifted dramatically this weekend, leaving fans and analysts scrambling to process the massive news dropping out of Vancouver and Minnesota. In a move that will undoubtedly define the 2025-26 season, the Vancouver Canucks have traded captain and Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.
The blockbuster deal, finalized late Friday and dominating the headlines this Sunday morning, sends Hughes to the State of Hockey in exchange for a king’s ransom of prospects and picks, including Marco Rossi and Zeev Buium. For the Wild, acquiring a superstar of Hughes’ caliber signals an “all-in” push for the Stanley Cup. Hughes is expected to make his debut tonight against the Boston Bruins, a game that has suddenly become must-watch television.
But the trade market wasn’t the only thing heating up. The Edmonton Oilers made waves of their own, acquiring goaltender Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jarry wasted no time making an impact, backstopping the Oilers to a decisive 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada yesterday. Connor McDavid, playing in his hometown, dazzled with two goals and an assist, spoiling the Leafs’ night and proving the Oilers are reinvigorated.
Elsewhere, the injury bug has bitten the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Bedard, the league’s young phenomenon, exited Friday’s game with a shoulder injury and was ruled out of yesterday’s 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. With Bedard sidelined, Patrick Kane took center stage, scoring his 498th career goal against his former team.
As we look ahead to today’s slate, all eyes will be on Minnesota to see how Hughes adjusts to his new threads. It’s a chaotic, thrilling time in the NHL—just the way we like it.
NHL Scores & Notes: December 13, 2025
| Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score | Notes |
| Edmonton Oilers | 6 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | McDavid tallies 3 points; Jarry wins Oilers debut. |
| Detroit Red Wings | 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | 0 | Kane scores 498th goal; Bedard out (shoulder). |
| San Jose Sharks | 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 (OT) | Sharks erase 5-1 deficit; Celebrini 3 pts. |
| Minnesota Wild | 3 | Ottawa Senators | 2 | Wild win ahead of Hughes’ arrival. |
| N.Y. Islanders | 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 (SO) | Sorokin shines in shootout victory. |
| N.Y. Rangers | 2 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 (OT) | K’Andre Miller scores OT winner. |
| Winnipeg Jets | 4 | Washington Capitals | 1 | Hellebuyck returns from injury with a win. |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | McNabb scores late 3rd period winner. |
| Florida Panthers | 4 | Dallas Stars | 0 | Knight earns shutout; Marchand 3 pts. |
| Colorado Avalanche | 4 | Nashville Predators | 2 | MacKinnon extends home point streak. |
| Calgary Flames | 2 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 (OT) | Frost scores OT winner. |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 (SO) | Hurricanes rally to win in skills competition. |
| New Jersey Devils | 4 | Anaheim Ducks | 1 | Mercer leads offense; Devils roll at home. |
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