A vertical split-screen sports photograph featuring two prominent NHL forwards in action. On the left side, Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers, wearing a white away #10 jersey, skates with the puck near the boards. On the right side, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, wearing a white away #97 captain's jersey, skates intensely with the puck.
Two of hockey's elite offensive talents: New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin (left) and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (right) pictured during recent NHL action.

The NHL landscape shifted dramatically this morning. While fans are still recovering from a wild Tuesday night that saw the New York Islanders demolish the Devils 9-0 and Connor McDavid dazzle with a hat trick, the real story brewing on January 7, 2026, is coming out of New York—but not the celebration you’d expect.

Rangers Panic: Shesterkin & Fox Out, Trades In?

The New York Rangers are waking up to a nightmare scenario. Following a devastating Monday night, the team has confirmed that goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve, while star defenseman Adam Fox is headed to Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR).

This double blow has sent the NHL news cycle into overdrive. Sources indicate that GM Chris Drury is already working the phones, potentially gauging the market for a blockbuster shake-up. With the team’s backbone fractured, rumors are swirling that big names like Artemi Panarin or Alexis Lafreniere could be in play if the Rangers decide to pivot or need assets to salvage the season. If you thought the trade deadline madness was weeks away, think again.

Tuesday Night Chaos: Game Scores & Notes (Jan 6, 2026)

On the ice, Tuesday was nothing short of historic. From 13-goal explosions to scary injuries, here is everything you missed from last night’s action.

Islanders
9 – 0
Devils
Game Note A complete dismantling. Anthony Duclair netted a hat trick, and Ilya Sorokin stopped all 44 shots for a franchise-record shutout. The Devils had no answers.
Oilers
6 – 2
Predators
Game Note Connor McDavid continued his torrid pace with a hat trick, extending his point streak to 16 games. The Oilers look unstoppable.
Kraken
7 – 4
Bruins
Game Note Rookie sensation Berkly Catton scored his first two NHL goals as the Kraken extended their win streak to four.
Hurricanes
6 – 3
Stars
Game Note K’Andre Miller scored twice and Andrei Svechnikov added four assists, handing Dallas their sixth straight loss.
Lightning
4 – 2
Avalanche
Game Note The Bolts have now won eight in a row. Nikita Kucherov grabbed two assists to keep his MVP campaign rolling.
Flyers
5 – 2
Ducks
Game Note Trevor Zegras haunted his former team with two goals. The Flyers’ resurgence continues.
Sabres
5 – 3
Canucks
Game Note Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist as Buffalo secured their 11th win in 12 games.
Sharks
5 – 2
Blue Jackets
Game Note The Sharks capitalized on a depleted Jackets roster. Columbus sadly placed Mason Marchment on IR earlier in the day.
Golden Knights
4 – 3 OT
Jets
Game Note Heartbreak for Winnipeg. The Jets have now lost 10 straight games. Even worse, defenseman Haydn Fleury was taken off on a stretcher—thoughts are with him today.
Maple Leafs
4 – 1
Panthers
Game Note Auston Matthews silenced the trade rumors (for now) with another dominant performance, pushing the Leafs’ point streak to seven.

Stay Ahead of the Trade Deadline

As we digest the scores, all eyes remain on the New York Rangers and the Winnipeg Jets. Will the Jets blow it up after 10 straight losses? Will the Rangers make a desperation move?

For the absolute latest NHL news, rapid-fire NHL trade rumors, and expert Fantasy Hockey Predictions, make sure to bookmark nhltraderumor.com. We are tracking every flight, every scratch, and every quote to keep you ahead of the curve.

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