Catch up on all the NHL action from December 21, 2024, including game results, player highlights, injury updates, and more.
On December 21, 2024, the NHL featured a full slate of games, delivering thrilling action and noteworthy performances across the league.
Game Results and Highlights
Game
Final Score
Key Notes
Los Angeles Kings @ Nashville Predators
NSH 3 – 2 LA
Predators secure win with OT goal by Forsberg
Chicago Blackhawks @ Calgary Flames
CGY 6 – 4 CHI
Flames dominate in a high-scoring matchup
San Jose Sharks @ Edmonton Oilers
EDM 3 – 2 SJ
McDavid tallies 2 points in Oilers’ victory
Detroit Red Wings @ Montreal Canadiens
MTL 5 – 1 DET
Canadiens dominate with a 4-goal second period
Minnesota Wild @ Winnipeg Jets
WPG 5 – 0 MIN
Hellebuyck earns a shutout
Pittsburgh Penguins @ New Jersey Devils
NJD 3 – 0 PIT
Devils’ defense shines in a commanding win
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Philadelphia Flyers
PHI 5 – 4 CBJ (OT)
Tippett nets OT winner for the Flyers
Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins
BOS 3 – 1 BUF
Bruins’ strong goaltending seals the victory
New York Islanders @ Toronto Maple Leafs
NYI 6 – 3 TOR
Horvat leads Islanders with 3 points
Ottawa Senators @ Vancouver Canucks
OTT 5 – 4 VAN
Senators edge Canucks in a tight battle
Seattle Kraken @ Vegas Golden Knights
VGK 6 – 2 SEA
Knights dominate behind strong offense
Notable NHL Performances from December 21, 2024
Owen Tippett (Philadelphia Flyers): Tippett was instrumental in the Flyers’ 5-4 overtime victory against the Blue Jackets, scoring the game-winning goal and contributing three assists.
Bo Horvat (New York Islanders): Horvat led the Islanders to a 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs, recording a goal and two assists.
Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets): Hellebuyck secured a shutout in the Jets’ 5-0 triumph over the Wild, stopping all shots faced.
Injury Updates
Lars Eller (Washington Capitals): The Capitals placed forward Lars Eller on injured reserve due to illness, retroactive to December 17. In response, they recalled forward Henrik Rybinski from the Hershey Bears.
The NHL schedule continues with several compelling matchups. Fans can look forward to games featuring teams vying for playoff positions and players aiming to extend personal streaks.
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