October 19, 2025, saw a mix of thrilling victories, record-breaking performances, and surprising upsets across the NHL. Here’s a comprehensive recap of the day's action.
Hurricanes Remain Undefeated
The Carolina Hurricanes continued their dominant start to the season, securing a 4-3 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Seth Jarvis etched his name in NHL history, becoming the first player to score four game-winning goals in his team's first five games. Jordan Staal contributed two goals in the first four minutes of the game, but the Kings rallied to tie the score, forcing overtime. With this win, the Hurricanes remain the only undefeated team in the league, boasting a 5-0-0 record. Staal's early goals also marked a franchise record, as the fourth-fastest pair of goals by a single player from the start of a game in Hurricanes/Whalers history.
Avalanche and Golden Knights Extend Point Streaks
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1, extending their season-opening point streak to six games. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, while Artturi Lehkonen contributed three assists. The Avalanche are now at the top of the overall standings with 11 points. The Vegas Golden Knights also kept their point streak alive.
Kraken Edge Out Maple Leafs in Overtime
In a tightly contested match, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. Josh Mahura scored the game-winning goal. Shane Wright, Mason Marchment, and Chandler Stephenson each had two points for the Kraken, extending their season-opening point streak to five games. John Tavares scored twice for the Maple Leafs and also marked his 500th career point with the team.
Around the League
- Red Wings vs. Oilers: The Detroit Red Wings, with a 4-1-0 record, aimed to continue their strong start against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings with seven points.
- Canucks vs. Capitals: The Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Washington Capitals. Quinn Hughes, with four points to start the season, was a player to watch for the Canucks, while Aliaksei Protas, boasting six points, was key for the Capitals. The Capitals won the game 5-1, marking their fourth straight win. Alex Ovechkin also scored his first goal of the season in the game.
- Bruins vs. Mammoth: The Boston Bruins played against the Utah Mammoth. Nick Schmaltz, leading Utah with seven points, looked to continue his strong performance after a hat trick in the previous game.
Other Notable Events
- Jordan Staal is only one goal away from his 300th career NHL goal.
- Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars is tied for the league lead in points by a defenseman.
Looking Ahead
The Hurricanes will face the Golden Knights and Avalanche in the coming week, testing their perfect record against other teams with season-opening point streaks. Several other teams will be looking to build on their momentum as the season progresses.
