A split-screen photo showing hockey players celebrating. On the left side, New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (No. 7) is shown in a white away jersey, smiling with his tongue out and arms raised. On the right side, two Boston Bruins players in white away jerseys, No. 91 and No. 92, are celebrating together, smiling.
A tale of two cities: On the left, New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is at the center of NHL trade rumors after being a healthy scratch. On the right, Boston Bruins forwards celebrate, fresh off a historic 10-goal game against the New York Rangers.

The 2025-26 NHL season just turned the heat up to eleven. As we wake up on this Sunday, January 11, 2026, the hockey world is buzzing not just about the action on the ice, but the massive waves being made off of it. From a potential blockbuster trade brewing in New Jersey to an absolute offensive explosion in Boston, there is plenty to digest.

Dougie Hamilton on the Move?

The biggest story of the morning comes out of New Jersey. Dougie Hamilton is reportedly on the trade block. The Devils defenseman is a healthy scratch for today’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, a move that sent shockwaves through the league. Reports indicate that Hamilton is willing to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move. With the trade deadline approaching, GMs across the league will be picking up their phones.

Bruins Make History vs. Rangers

If you missed the Boston Bruins game yesterday, you missed a historic beatdown. The B’s crushed the New York Rangers 10-2, becoming the first team this season to hit the double-digit mark in a single game. Pavel Zacha and Marat Khusnutdinov both recorded hat tricks. It was a statement win that put the entire Eastern Conference on notice.

Injury Woes: Thatcher Demko

In Vancouver, the mood is somber. Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko left yesterday’s game against the Maple Leafs with a lower-body injury. Coach Adam Foote confirmed Demko will be re-evaluated in the coming days. For a Canucks team trying to solidify their playoff positioning, losing their starter is a nightmare scenario.

NHL Scores & Highlights: January 10, 2026

FINAL Boston vs NY Rangers
Bruins 10
Rangers 2
Zacha & Khusnutdinov both score Hat Tricks. Bruins first to 10 goals this season.
FINAL Toronto vs Vancouver
Maple Leafs 5
Canucks 0
Woll shuts out Canucks. Nylander returns with 1G, 2A. Demko injured.
FINAL – SO Los Angeles vs Edmonton
Kings 4
Oilers 3
McDavid extends point streak to 18 games, but Kings win in Shootout.
FINAL Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia
Lightning 7
Flyers 2
Kucherov explodes for 4 points (2G, 2A). Bolts win 9th straight.
FINAL Detroit vs Montreal
Red Wings 4
Canadiens 0
John Gibson earns the shutout. DeBrincat powers the offense.
FINAL Colorado vs Columbus
Avalanche 4
Blue Jackets 0
Miner with the shutout. Avs extend home point streak to 21 games.
FINAL Vegas vs St. Louis
Golden Knights 4
Blues 2
Mark Stone extends goal streak to 7 games.
FINAL – OT San Jose vs Dallas
Sharks 5
Stars 4
Toffoli scores twice as Sharks complete comeback win in Overtime.
FINAL Chicago vs Nashville
Blackhawks 3
Predators 0
Drew Commesso makes 36 saves for his 1st NHL win (and shutout).
FINAL – OT NY Islanders vs Minnesota
Islanders 4
Wild 3
Holmstrom plays hero with the OT winner.

Don’t Miss the Next Big Trade

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