Now I have enough information to write a comprehensive blog post about the NHL morning recap for October 26, 2025. I’ll structure it with multiple sections covering the key games from the previous night (October 25, 2025) and preview the games scheduled for October 26, 2025.

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NHL morning recap October 26 2025: Red Wings’ historic comeback and Kraken’s franchise-best start

Saturday night’s NHL action delivered some of the most compelling hockey of the young season, headlined by a historic comeback in Detroit and Seattle’s continued excellence. Thirteen games unfolded across the league on October 25, setting the stage for another packed Sunday slate on October 26. From Jordan Eberle’s heroics in the Pacific Northwest to Simon Edvinsson’s third-period explosion at Little Caesars Arena, the league showcased everything fans love about hockey: resilience, skill, and drama.

The night’s action saw several teams extend winning streaks, while others continued to search for answers. Utah Mammoth rolled to their sixth consecutive victory, the Montreal Canadiens stayed hot with their seventh win of the season, and the Seattle Kraken improved their franchise-best start to 5-2-2. Meanwhile, traditional powerhouses like the Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues faced disappointing results that will force some soul-searching as October draws to a close.

Detroit Red Wings stage improbable rally in NHL morning recap October 26 2025

The Detroit Red Wings authored one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent franchise history, erasing a four-goal deficit to stun the St. Louis Blues 6-4 at Little Caesars Arena. Trailing 4-0 midway through the second period, the Red Wings scored six unanswered goals, with defenseman Simon Edvinsson delivering the knockout punch with two third-period tallies.

“You couldn’t have been more disappointed early and more full of joy at the end,” Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said after the game. “That’s an incredible comeback when we had absolutely nothing going on. It was a borderline disaster.” The win marked just the fifth four-goal comeback victory in Red Wings history and their first such rally in over 40 years, excluding a 5-4 overtime victory against Pittsburgh on December 28, 2022.

Jake Neighbours had given the Blues what appeared to be an insurmountable lead, scoring twice in the game to reach six goals in his last seven contests. Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich also found the net on power plays, with Buchnevich’s goal coming during his 300th career NHL game. The Blues controlled play for nearly 38 minutes, but as coach Jim Montgomery noted, “We didn’t check for 60 minutes.”

The turning point came when Jonatan Berggren scored a power-play goal at 7:52 of the second period to make it 4-1. Just over 10 minutes later, the floodgates opened. Rookie Emmitt Finnie, who has four goals in just nine NHL games, swatted home a loose puck at 18:34. Twenty-seven seconds later, J.T. Compher tipped Travis Hamonic’s shot out of the air to cut the deficit to one. Alex DeBrincat tied the game early in the third period with his first goal of the season, finishing a solo rush with precision. Edvinsson’s point shot deflected off Blues captain Brayden Schenn and past Jordan Binnington for the go-ahead goal before adding an empty-netter to seal the victory.

According to the NHL’s official game recap, the Blues now find themselves 0-2-1 in their last three games as they struggle to maintain leads. McLellan’s timeout after the fourth Blues goal proved pivotal, with Berggren admitting, “We got a couple of tough words from Todd. It was well deserved. He did a good job of waking us up.”

Kraken continue franchise-best start in NHL morning recap October 26 2025

Former Edmonton Oiler Jordan Eberle haunted his old team with two goals as the Seattle Kraken defeated the Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night, improving to 5-2-2 for the best start in franchise history. Both of Eberle’s goals came courtesy of assists from Matty Beniers, continuing the chemistry that has defined Seattle’s strong opening to the season.

The Kraken wasted no time establishing control, with Eberle opening the scoring just 1:23 into the first period. Taking a cross-ice pass from Beniers in the right circle, Eberle lifted a shot over Stuart Skinner to silence the visiting Oilers. Tye Kartye added his first goal of the season in the second period, sending a shot from the high slot past Skinner to make it 2-0.

Edmonton showed signs of life when Evan Bouchard scored his first goal of the season on the power play with 4:39 remaining in the second period. The Oilers have now scored five power-play goals in their last three games, demonstrating their special teams’ potency even as the team struggles at five-on-five. Eberle restored the two-goal cushion with 7:39 remaining in the third period, taking another perfect feed from Beniers and beating Skinner from in close.

Darnell Nurse’s blast from just inside the blue line beat Joey Daccord with 5:25 left, setting up a tense finish. However, Daccord held firm, making 31 saves total for just his second win in nine career games against Edmonton. The victory came on the heels of Seattle’s 3-0 triumph in Winnipeg on Thursday, meaning the Kraken have now defeated both last season’s Presidents’ Trophy winner and the Stanley Cup runner-up in consecutive games.

Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak against Seattle to six games with two assists, including five multi-point performances in that span. But for ESPN’s game recap, the Oilers have now lost nine of their last 10 games against the Kraken, a troubling trend for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. The Oilers visit Vancouver on Sunday, while Seattle hosts Montreal on Tuesday.

Utah Mammoth extend win streak with dominant performance in NHL morning recap October 26 2025

Logan Cooley scored twice in the first 3:29, and the Utah Mammoth rolled to their sixth consecutive victory with a 6-2 thrashing of the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Nick Schmaltz also netted two goals as Utah continued their scorching start to the season, building on Cooley’s hat trick performance just two nights earlier in St. Louis.

The former University of Minnesota star wasted no time tormenting his old home crowd, backhanding the puck out of midair past Filip Gustavsson just 56 seconds into the game. Cooley’s second goal came on the power play at 3:29, with Utah capitalizing on a slashing penalty to Yakov Trenin. Less than two minutes later, Schmaltz made it 3-0 with his sixth goal of the season, and the rout appeared on.

Minnesota veteran Marcus Johansson refused to let his team go quietly, scoring both Wild goals to give his team life. Johansson’s one-timer from rookie Zeev Buium made it 3-1 late in the first period, and his power-play tally late in the second period cut Utah’s lead to 3-2. The goal came with just eight seconds remaining on the man advantage, sparked by a beautiful backhanded pass from fourth-liner Vinnie Hinostroza.

But Utah’s offensive firepower proved too much in the third period. JJ Peterka restored the two-goal cushion with 6:23 remaining, and Schmaltz added his second goal shortly after. Schmaltz has now scored seven goals in his past five games, establishing himself as one of the league’s hottest scorers. John Marino’s empty-net goal with 5.1 seconds left provided the final margin. Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves for Utah, who visit Winnipeg on Sunday, while Minnesota hosts San Jose looking to rebound.

Canadiens stay hot with seventh win in NHL morning recap October 26 2025

Ivan Demidov continued his impressive rookie season with three points, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in an entertaining battle at Rogers Arena. The Russian phenom had a goal and two assists as Montreal won their seventh game of the season, maintaining their position among the Eastern Conference’s early pace-setters.

Vancouver opened the scoring when Elias Pettersson converted a pass from Filip Hronek and Conor Garland at 4:42 of the first period. Jake DeBrusk made it 2-0 early in the second period, with Quinn Hughes and Pettersson combining on the play. But the Canadiens stormed back with four consecutive goals to seize control.

Nick Suzuki got Montreal on the board late in the second period, with Demidov earning the primary assist along with Juraj Slafkovsky. The floodgates opened in the third period as Slafkovsky scored just 1:50 into the frame, again set up by Demidov and Lane Hutson. Mike Matheson gave Montreal the lead at 8:19, and Demidov sealed the victory with his second goal of the season at 11:09, assisted by Alexandre Carrier and Oliver Kapanen.

Garland pulled one back for Vancouver late in the third period, assisted by Pettersson and Hughes, but Montreal held on for the two points. The victory extended Montreal’s excellent start and showcased the chemistry developing between their young stars, particularly Demidov and Hutson, who have formed a dangerous offensive partnership. The Canadiens visit Seattle on Tuesday, while Vancouver looks to regroup when Edmonton visits on Sunday.

Additional Saturday night action from NHL morning recap October 26 2025

Several other games provided compelling storylines on Saturday night. John Tavares scored 1:28 into overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs past the Buffalo Sabres 4-3, with Tage Thompson scoring twice in a losing effort for Buffalo. The Ottawa Senators demolished the Washington Capitals 7-1, with Dylan Cozens recording three points and Drake Batherson notching a pair of goals.

The Florida Panthers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0, with Sam Reinhart opening the scoring and late third-period goals from Cole Schwindt and A.J. Greer providing insurance. The Dallas Stars snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, thanks to Miro Heiskanen’s two-goal performance. The Philadelphia Flyers edged the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout, with Matvei Michkov scoring the deciding goal.

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in a shootout, with Dmitri Voronkov scoring twice for Columbus and Kirill Marchenko netting the winner in the skills competition. The Nashville Predators outlasted the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in a shootout that required nine rounds, with Ozzy Wiesblatt finally securing victory. The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Anaheim Ducks 4-3, with Anthony Cirelli scoring twice in the third period.

The Boston Bruins edged the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 despite Artturi Lehkonen’s two goals, with Mason Lohrei recording three assists for Boston. Each game contributed to what was one of the most action-packed nights of the young NHL season, setting up an equally compelling Sunday schedule.

Looking ahead to Sunday’s NHL morning recap October 26 2025 schedule

Sunday’s eight-game schedule features several intriguing matchups, beginning with an afternoon game between Nathan MacKinnon’s Colorado Avalanche and Jack Hughes’ surging New Jersey Devils. The Devils enter riding a seven-game winning streak and looking to continue their impressive start. The Lightning host the Golden Knights in what promises to be a clash between two teams with championship aspirations.

The Wild look to bounce back from Saturday’s loss when they host the San Jose Sharks, while Utah seeks a seventh consecutive victory when they visit Winnipeg. Minnesota will be particularly motivated after allowing six goals to Utah, and the Sharks represent an opportunity to get back on track. Edmonton travels to Vancouver for a divisional battle, with the Oilers desperate to reverse their recent struggles against Pacific Division opponents.

The Montreal Canadiens face a quick turnaround when they visit Seattle, looking to extend their winning ways against a Kraken team riding high on their own success. Several afternoon and evening games round out the schedule, ensuring hockey fans have plenty of action to enjoy throughout the day. The Rangers, Penguins, and several other teams also take the ice, making October 26 another opportunity for teams to establish themselves in the early-season standings.

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Saturday night’s action perfectly encapsulated what makes October hockey so compelling. Teams are still finding their identity, momentum can shift dramatically, and every point carries weight for playoff positioning down the road. Detroit’s historic comeback reminds us that no lead is safe in the NHL, while Seattle’s franchise-best start demonstrates how quickly expansion teams can mature into contenders. As we turn the page to Sunday’s games, the storylines continue to develop, with The Hockey Writers providing comprehensive coverage of every twist and turn in this marathon season. Whether it’s Logan Cooley’s torrid scoring pace, the Devils’ winning streak, or the struggles of teams like St. Louis and Edmonton, the NHL morning recap October 26 2025 sets the stage for another day of compelling hockey action.