After a silent holiday break, the NHL roars back to life this Saturday with a massive 13-game slate. If you missed the ice, today makes up for it. From the Battle of New York to a heavyweight tilt in the Pacific Division, here is everything you need to know for December 27, 2025.
Complete NHL Schedule for Saturday, Dec 27
The league is back in full swing. Here are the confirmed start times (ET) for today’s action:
- 6:00 PM: NY Rangers @ NY Islanders (Battle of New York)
- 7:00 PM: Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres
- 7:00 PM: Detroit Red Wings @ Carolina Hurricanes
- 7:00 PM: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Florida Panthers (Battle of Florida)
- 7:00 PM: Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils
- 7:00 PM: Ottawa Senators @ Toronto Maple Leafs (Battle of Ontario)
- 7:00 PM: Minnesota Wild @ Winnipeg Jets
- 8:00 PM: Chicago Blackhawks @ Dallas Stars
- 8:00 PM: Nashville Predators @ St. Louis Blues
- 9:00 PM: Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings
- 10:00 PM: Edmonton Oilers @ Calgary Flames (Battle of Alberta)
- 10:00 PM: San Jose Sharks @ Vancouver Canucks
- 10:00 PM: Colorado Avalanche @ Vegas Golden Knights
Holiday Headlines: News & Notes from December 26
While the rinks were quiet yesterday, the rumor mill was spinning. The biggest story breaking on Boxing Day surrounds veteran forward Jonathan Marchessault. Reports from The Athletic suggest Marchessault is drawing serious interest from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. With the trade deadline approaching, he could be the top-six scoring punch both Canadian markets are desperate for.
In other news, chatter about a Marc-André Fleury comeback is heating up again, with two unnamed teams reportedly checking in on the legendary netminder. Meanwhile, on the international stage, Team USA secured a solid victory over Germany and Team Canada topped Czechia in a high scoring affair at the World Junior Championship, with top prospects continuing to shine.
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