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NHL Roundup: Stamkos Hits Milestone, Chernyshov Scores Key Goal in Busy Night

December 31, 2025 – A flurry of NHL action saw Steven Stamkos reach a monumental milestone, while a number of games delivered exciting highlights and key plays across the league.

Stamkos etched his name further into NHL history, burying his 600th career goal on the power play in the Nashville Predators’ game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Elsewhere, Igor Chernyshov sparked his team, knotting the game at 1 with a strong move to the net after receiving a feed from Macklin Celebrini.

Other key highlights from around the league:

  • TBL@ANA: Point scored a late goal in the 2nd period to give the Lightning a 2-1 lead after Moser opened the scoring.
  • NYR@WSH: Wilson tallied two goals, including his 200th career goal. Trocheck reached 600 career points, and Beauvillier also found the back of the net.
  • NJD@TOR: Woll recorded his first shutout of the season against the Devils.
  • MTL@FLA: Suzuki scored the overtime winner on the power play.
  • PHI@VAN: Konecny and Cates each scored highlight-reel goals.
  • CAR@PIT: Crosby scored against Frederik Andersen, while Brazeau assisted on Mantha’s second goal.
  • BOS@CGY: Zary scored the overtime winner on the power play.
  • NYR@CAR: Blake tipped in the overtime winner on the power play.
  • LAK@COL: Necas scored a backhand goal, and Makar added to the Avalanche’s lead.
  • NSH@UTA: O’Reilly assisted Stamkos’s goal on the power play.

The night also featured incredible saves and goals, as highlighted in Week 12’s best plays. The NHL is also gearing up for the 2026 Winter Classic, as preparations continue at loanDepot Park. And finally, NHL fans took a look back at the memorable 2025 year.

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