Monday, October 19, 2026
NHL Monday Recap: Four Games on the Slate
The NHL saw four games go final on Monday night, including wins for the Rangers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, and Utah Mammoth.
Monday night in the NHL delivered four games across North America, bringing fans goals, standout performances, and some strong goaltending.
At Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers poured on the offense in a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Sean Durzi opened the scoring early, with Oliver Bjorkstrand netting two for the home side. Dylan Garand made 29 saves for New York and took third star honors.
The Philadelphia Flyers held off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 at home, backed by two goals from Matvei Michkov and a three-assist night from Trevor Zegras. Joseph Woll turned aside 24 shots to secure the win for Philadelphia.
Toronto’s power play was the difference in a 3-1 decision over the visiting San Jose Sharks. Sergei Bobrovsky was named first star after stopping 30 of 31 shots, while Auston Matthews had a goal and set up two others. Gavin McKenna and Nick Paul also found the net for the Maple Leafs.
In Salt Lake City, the Utah Mammoth edged out the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 5-4 shootout. Nate Schmidt contributed a goal and an assist, while Kevin Stenlund and Nick Schmaltz each had two points. Sebastian Cossa backstopped Utah to the win with 15 saves.
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Ducks vs. Rangers | NHL Highlights | Oct 19, 2026
- NYR goals: Sean Durzi, J.T. Miller (PP), Gabe Perreault, Oliver Bjorkstrand (2).
- ANA goals: Nick Jensen, A.J. Greer.
- Shots: ANA 31, NYR 30.
- Goalies: Ville Husso (ANA) 25 saves/30 shots; Dylan Garand (NYR) 29 saves/31 shots.
- Three stars: 1. Oliver Bjorkstrand (NYR), 2. Sean Durzi (NYR), 3. Dylan Garand (NYR).
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Avalanche vs. Flyers | NHL Highlights | Oct 19, 2026
- PHI goals: Matvei Michkov (2, 1 PP), Noel Acciari.
- COL goals: Martin Necas, T.J. Hughes.
- Shots: COL 26, PHI 24.
- Goalies: Mackenzie Blackwood (COL) 21 saves/24 shots; Joseph Woll (PHI) 24 saves/26 shots.
- Three stars: 1. Matvei Michkov (PHI), 2. Trevor Zegras (PHI), 3. Noel Acciari (PHI).
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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs | NHL Highlights | Oct 19, 2026
- SJS goal: Mason Marchment.
- TOR goals: Auston Matthews (PP), Gavin McKenna (PP), Nick Paul.
- Shots: SJS 31, TOR 32.
- Goalies: Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) 29 saves/31 shots; Sergei Bobrovsky (TOR) 30 saves/31 shots.
- Three stars: 1. Sergei Bobrovsky (TOR), 2. Auston Matthews (TOR), 3. Yaroslav Askarov (SJS).
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Penguins vs. Mammoth | NHL Highlights | Oct 19, 2026
- PIT goals: Erik Karlsson (PP), Rickard Rakell (PP), Egor Chinakhov, Declan Carlile.
- UTA goals: Clayton Keller, Kevin Stenlund, Nate Schmidt, Kailer Yamamoto, Nick Schmaltz (PP).
- Shots: PIT 19, UTA 29.
- Goalies: Arturs Silovs (PIT) 24 saves/29 shots; Sebastian Cossa (UTA) 15 saves/19 shots.
- Three stars: 1. Nate Schmidt (UTA), 2. Kevin Stenlund (UTA), 3. Nick Schmaltz (UTA).
Sources: NHL scores