🏒 NHL SHORT ICE - All Key Stories in Minutes
January 13, 2026 | IHM News
Short hockey news for busy professionals who want results, context, and momentum without overload.
🔥 Top Results and Momentum
Maple Leafs edge Avalanche in OT, extend point streak to 10
William Nylander ends it in overtime as Toronto continues its surge. Nathan MacKinnon records three assists, but Colorado cannot close the door late.
Stars hold off Kings behind late Robertson goal
Jason Robertson scores the go-ahead goal in the final minutes as Dallas leans on Jake Oettinger’s steady play.
McDavid extends point streak to 19 as Oilers beat Blackhawks
Connor McDavid continues his elite run with two assists, including his 50th of the season, while Edmonton controls the game flow.
Devils snap skid with strong showing vs Wild
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat score twice each as New Jersey halts a four-game slide.
Red Wings recover, rally past Hurricanes in OT
Detroit responds after blowing a three-goal lead, with Alex DeBrincat leading the push and Andrew Copp scoring the winner.
Canadiens roll past Canucks, extend Vancouver skid
Montreal hands Vancouver its seventh straight loss as Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov combine for six points.
Lightning sweep Flyers, win 10th straight
Tampa Bay stays red hot, with Brayden Point scoring before exiting injured and Nikita Kucherov extending his multipoint streak to nine games.
Kraken score four unanswered, rally past Rangers
Seattle flips the game with sustained pressure, improving to 9-1-2 over its last 12 contests.
Panthers cool off Sabres behind Lundell goal
Anton Lundell breaks the tie in the third period as Florida ends Buffalo’s recent surge.
📰 Top Headlines
Evason fired as Blue Jackets coach, Bowness takes over
Columbus makes a leadership change after a difficult stretch, turning to veteran Rick Bowness.
Red Wings retire Fedorov’s No. 91
Detroit honors Sergei Fedorov with a jersey retirement ceremony, celebrating a Hall of Fame career.
Lizotte signs three-year extension with Penguins
Pittsburgh locks up forward depth with a deal worth $6.75 million.
NHL confirms Sabres will host upcoming draft
The league announces its return to Buffalo for the next NHL Draft.
Bedard sidelined by illness, Teravainen injured
Chicago remains short-handed as health issues affect its lineup.
NHL, NHLPA pleased with Olympic arena ice tests
Positive early feedback eases concerns ahead of the Games.
❓ IHM Q&A - NHL Short News (13 January 2026)
Why is Toronto’s streak impressive?
They are winning different types of games, including tight OT battles.
What makes McDavid’s run stand out now?
Consistency despite heavy defensive focus and schedule density.
How did Tampa sustain a 10-game streak?
Depth scoring and elite special teams execution.
Why was Detroit’s OT win notable?
Because they recovered mentally after a late collapse.
What does the Columbus coaching change signal?
A reset attempt as results fall short of expectations.