The Chicago Blackhawks have made a roster move, as they have announced that they have recalled forward Dominic Toninato from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. 

Toninato being called up comes after he was just sent down to the AHL by the Blackhawks earlier week. Now, he is heading right back up to Chicago's roster with this latest roster move. 

Toninato has played in five games this season with the Blackhawks, where he has recorded one assist, 10 hits, and a plus-1 rating. Down in the AHL with the IceHogs this season, the 2012 fifth-round pick has posted five goals, 12 assists, and 17 points in 25 games. 

Toninato will now be looking to make an impact after landing this latest call-up to the Blackhawks' roster. 

In 194 career NHL games split over nine seasons between the Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Winnipeg Jets, and Blackhawks, Toninato has recorded 13 goals, 23 assists, 36 points, 226 hits, and a plus-13 rating. 

During the off-season, former Montreal Canadiens goalie Jake Allen signed a five-year, $9 million contract to stay with the New Jersey Devils. This was after the Fredericton, New Brunswick native had a 13-16-1 record, a 2.66 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and four shutouts in 31 games with the Devils in 2024-25. 

Now, as we enter the new year, the Devils' decision to keep Allen around is looking like a very good one. 

Allen is currently in the middle of a very solid season with the Devils in 2025-26. In 20 games so far this campaign with the Metropolitan Division club, he has a 10-8-1 record, a 2.54 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage, and one shutout. With numbers like these, there is no question that the former Canadiens goalie has been providing the Devils with strong goaltending. 

Allen is continuing to play well as the season rolls on, too. The 35-year-old goaltender has had a .917 save percentage or better in three out of his last four appearances with the Devils. This included him stopping 36 out of 37 shots against the Vegas Golden Knights on Dec. 17.

In 127 games over four seasons with the Canadiens from 2020-21 to 2023-24, Allen recorded a 41-68-15 record, a .899 save percentage, and a 3.30 goals-against average. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Washington Capitals past the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.

Wilson, who earlier in the day was named a member of Canada’s Olympic roster, got into a fight with Sam Carrick in the second period for at least his second Gordie Howe hat trick — a goal, an assist and a fight — since March 3, 2025.

Justin Sourdif also had two goals and Anthony Beauvillier and Aliaksei Protas each scored for the Capitals, who have won two of the last three games.

Adam Fox, making his return from long-term injured reserve, had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who have lost three straight. Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider also scored.

With the Capitals tied 1-1 and needing a spark in the second, Wilson rose to the occasion. The 28-year-old came streaking up ice and leveled Noah Laba before getting to the front of the net and roofing a feed from Connor McMichael to restore Washington’s lead as he became the first Capital to hit the 20-goal mark this season. Minutes later, he answered for Laba’s hit, fighting Carrick.

The fight, initiated by Carrick, put the Capitals on the power play. Sourdif snuck a loose puck past Jonathan Quick, who had 21 saves, to end a 16-game goal drought to make it 3-1.

Fox responded with a power-play goal of his own soon after to pull things to 3-2 going into the third.

Protas and Wilson, netting his 200th career goal, added insurance tallies late to cushion the lead.

Schneider brought New York back within two late.

Wilson assisted Sourdif on an empty-netter.

Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves for Washington.

Up next

Rangers: Visit Florida in the Winter Classic on Friday.

Capitals: Visit Ottawa on Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers made a rare trade with each other on Wednesday.

The Penguins sent forward Philip Tomasino to the Flyers in exchange for defenseman Egor Zamula. Tomasino had fallen out of favor with the Penguins and had been in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a good chunk of the 2025-26 season before getting sent to the Flyers.

The Penguins have acquired defenseman Egor Zamula from the @NHLFlyers in exchange for forward Philip Tomasino.

Details: https://t.co/oxKHyv1NJvpic.twitter.com/2anGBLtk8L

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 31, 2025

Tomasino will report to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (the Flyers' AHL affiliate). 

Zamula had also fallen out of favor with the Flyers and is set to report to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (the Penguins' AHL affiliate). 

Per a team spokesperson, Egor Zamula will be assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Per the AHL's Web site, Ryan Graves was assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

— Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) December 31, 2025

Tomasino was initially acquired by the Penguins from the Nashville Predators for a fourth-round pick during last season. He compiled 11 goals and 23 points in 50 games with the Penguins before notching one assist in nine games this year.

Zamula has played in 13 games this season and has only one assist. He has played in 168 NHL games, scoring eight goals and recording 41 points. 

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1. By far the Rangers biggest flop – in terms of expectations this season – has been former top pick Brennan Othmann. Either the Blueshirts mis-coached him, or he simply doesn't have it.

2. "Othmann is like an appendix or tonsils," says Blue Collar Blue Shirts columnist Sean McCaffrey. "He serves no function at all for the Rangers and should be removed."

3. Now for the Good News: The Blueshirts are 19-18-5 for 43 points. A year ago they were 16-19-1 for 33 points.

4. Now for the Bad News, courtesy of superscout Jess Rubenstein: "The Rangers are 1-2-1 on the road trip and have earned three points out of a possible eight. If not for goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick, their season would be over right now!`'

5. Now for more Good News: The return of Adam Fox will strengthen the defense, fortify the failing power play and provide missing leadership to a team without a playing captain now.

6. Friday's Rangers-Panthers outdoor "Winter Classic" at loan Depot Park in Miami once again proves how innovative – and daring –   he NHL has been under Gary Bettman's commissionership. Another outstanding, dynamic move.

Are The Rangers Any Better Than They Were Last Year?During the Rangers last game – at Carolina – a devoted fan who I happen to know and respect – did a double-take when he viewed Vin Trocheck on the New York bench.

7. Three decades ago plus – when the Bettman Era began – nobody in his right, or wrong, mind would have dreamed that a regular NHL outdoor game would be played under Florida's sheltering palms.

8. I know a few fans who dare not dream that the Rangers can win in the great outdoors.

9. The Maven believes the Blueshirts will fool everyone and the Panthers will skate off the ice at the end singing "Am I Blue!"

The Philadelphia Flyers have made a notable roster adjustment, sending defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Philip Tomasino.

The Penguins have acquired Egor Zamula from the Flyers for Philip Tomasino 🔄 pic.twitter.com/NRvPkRsed1

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 31, 2025

The move sees Tomasino immediately report to the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Tomasino, 24, arrives with a resume that reflects both opportunity and unfinished business. A first-round selection by Nashville in 2019 (24th overall), the right winger has moved between the NHL and AHL since turning pro, appearing in 218 NHL games with the Predators and Penguins.

Across those appearances, he has produced 95 points, with an ability to play in a variety of roles. His most productive NHL season came in 2024–25 with Pittsburgh, where he posted 23 points and finished second on the team in game-winning goals.

This season has been more fragmented. Tomasino appeared in nine NHL games for the Penguins, recording one assist, while spending most of his time in the AHL with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. There, he was far more impactful, tallying 15 points in 14 games. 

For Pittsburgh, the acquisition of Zamula addresses a different organizational need. Signed by the Flyers as an undrafted free agent in 2018, Zamula developed patiently within the system before carving out a regular NHL role. Over parts of six seasons with Philadelphia, he appeared in 168 games, contributing 41 points from the back end. While his offensive ceiling remained modest, Zamula offered size, mobility, and familiarity with NHL minutes—qualities that can hold value for a Penguins blue line seeking depth and flexibility.

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff has announced that goaltender Alex Lyon has left the team's road trip and will miss "a bit of time" due to a lower-body injury. 

This is certainly tough news for the Sabres, as Lyon has been playing some strong hockey for the Atlantic Division club this season. In 21 games so far this campaign with the Sabres, he has recorded a 10-6-3 record, a .906 save percentage, a .906 save percentage, and one shutout. 

Lyon has also been a major reason for the Sabres' ongoing nine-game winning streak, as he has won each of his last seven starts during it. With this, there is no question that the Sabres are going to miss him while he is out. 

While Lyon is set to miss time, the Sabres also announced that goaltender Colten Ellis has been activated off of injured reserve after being in concussion protocol. With this, the Sabres will be relying on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Ellis while Lyon is out with his injury. 

The Sabres signed Lyon to a two-year, $3 million contract during the 2025 NHL off-season. This was after he had a 14-9-1 record, a .896 save percentage, and a 2.81 goals-against average in 30 games for the Detroit Red Wings in 2024-25. 

The Minnesota Wild (24-10-6) is back in action today to face the San Jose Sharks (19-17-3) on the road again to continue its seven-game road trip.

Minnesota has dropped both games against the Sharks this year. One was 6-5 in overtime and the other was 2-1 in overtime. Both games were at home.

Despite losing both games this year against the Sharks, the Wild have points in nine consecutive games over San Jose. They are 7-0-2 in that span.

Wild head coach John Hynes has not confirmed who will be in net today for this 3:00 game but both goalies have played the Sharks this year.

Wallstedt let up six in a loss and Gustavsson let up two in a loss. Wallstedt is 1-0-1 in his career against the Sharks with a 3.89 goals-against average and a .852 save percentage in two starts.

Gustavsson is 2-1-2 with a 2.36 goals-against average and .901 save percentage in five starts against the Sharks in his career.

We won't know until warmups who starts. But the Wild have been going with a goalie rotation again recently so if that is the case again, it would be Wallstedt's net.

Notes

Yakov Trenin leads the NHL with 197 hits, the highest total in franchise history through a season’s first 40 games and the fourth-highest total in the NHL through 40 games since the 2006-07 season.

Gustavsson is 6-0-1 with a 1.71 goals-against average, .931 save percentage and one shutout in his last seven starts.

Wallstedt is 5-1-1 with a 1.87 goals-against average, .931 save percentage and two shutouts on the road this season.

He leads the NHL with a .931 save percentage and four shutouts and ranks fourth in goals-against average with a 2.16.

The Wild rank third in the NHL with 54 points, tied for the third-highest point total in franchise history through a season’s first 40 games.

Minnesota is 21-4-3 since Nov. 1, ranking second in the NHL in wins and points (45).

San Jose is 6-4-0 in its last ten games and is on a two-game winning streak.

Colin Graf, whom ended Brock Faber's colligate career in Overtime of the National Championship game, has five goals in his last five games.

Macklin Celebrini, who was just named to Team Canada's roster for the Olympics, has nine points in his last five games and has one goal and four assists against the Wild in two games this year. He is third in the NHL in points with 60 in 39 games.

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