NHL roundup: John Gibson, Wings blank Canucks, move atop Atlantic
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:21 am
NHL Roundup: Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Flames, Kings, and Wild Secure Victories
In a night of diverse NHL action, several teams celebrated wins, showcasing both dominant performances and hard-fought victories.
The Detroit Red Wings, led by goaltender John Gibson's outstanding performance, blanked the Vancouver Canucks with a 4-0 victory. Gibson recorded 39 saves, earning his first shutout as a Red Wing and his 25th career shutout overall. This win propelled Detroit to the top of the Atlantic Division. James van Riemsdyk, Andrew Copp, Nate Danielson, and Dylan Larkin contributed goals for the Red Wings, extending their point streak to five games. The Canucks, struggling, have now lost eight of their last ten games.
The Toronto Maple Leafs also secured a shutout victory, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0. Dennis Hildeby earned his first career shutout with 29 saves. Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won four of their last five games. The Lightning, without their starting goaltender, have now lost four consecutive games and have been shut out in back-to-back contests.
The Calgary Flames enjoyed a high-scoring affair, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 7-4. Yegor Sharangovich scored twice, and Nazem Kadri had a goal and two assists, leading the Flames to a season-high goal total. The Sabres, despite goals from Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, Owen Power, and Alex Tuch, suffered their third straight loss.
The Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Utah Mammoth with a 4-2 win. Joel Armia scored two goals, and Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar also found the net for the Kings. The Mammoth, despite goals from Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther, have lost six of their last eight games.
Finally, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-1. Joel Eriksson Ek led the Wild with a goal and two assists. The Kraken, who have lost six straight games, saw Jordan Eberle score their lone goal.
BNN's Perspective:
The night's results highlight the competitive nature of the NHL. While some teams are enjoying winning streaks and strong performances, others are facing challenges. The parity in the league is evident, with teams experiencing both highs and lows. The importance of goaltending and key player contributions is clear, as demonstrated by the shutout performances and multi-point games.
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