The NHL action continued Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with five games across the league featuring overtime drama, shutouts and plenty of offense.
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers produced the highest-scoring matchup of the night, combining for 11 goals, while the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins each held their opponents scoreless.
Here is a look at the complete NHL scores and results from Tuesday night.
NHL Scores for September 29, 2026
Florida Panthers 1, Carolina Hurricanes 0 (OT)
Florida and Carolina battled through a scoreless regulation before the Panthers finally broke through in overtime. The 1-0 result was one of the tightest games of Tuesday’s NHL schedule.
Montreal Canadiens 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2
The Canadiens came away with a 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs in another close matchup between the longtime rivals.
Boston Bruins 3, New York Rangers 0
Boston delivered one of Tuesday night’s most convincing defensive performances. The Bruins shut out the Rangers 3-0, preventing New York from finding the back of the net.
Vancouver Canucks 6, Edmonton Oilers 5 (OT)
The wildest game of the night came between Vancouver and Edmonton. The Canucks eventually emerged with a 6-5 overtime victory after the teams combined for 11 goals.
It was the highest-scoring NHL game of Tuesday’s slate and one of two matchups that required overtime.
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Vegas finished the night with a 5-2 victory over Chicago. The Golden Knights’ five-goal performance gave them the second-highest offensive output of Tuesday’s NHL action.
NHL Results at a Glance
Florida Panthers 1, Carolina Hurricanes 0 (OT)
Montreal Canadiens 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2
Boston Bruins 3, New York Rangers 0
Vancouver Canucks 6, Edmonton Oilers 5 (OT)
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
NHL Games Today: September 30, 2026
The NHL schedule continues Wednesday, September 30, with three games on the slate:
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche
Toronto will be back in action after falling to Montreal on Tuesday, while Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles and Colorado continue their preparations for the 2026-27 NHL season.
Tuesday’s NHL Scoreboard Takeaways
Tuesday’s five games produced 23 total goals, with two games requiring overtime.
Vancouver’s 6-5 win over Edmonton was the offensive highlight of the night, while Florida’s 1-0 victory over Carolina represented the opposite end of the spectrum.
With the 2026-27 NHL season approaching, these preseason games provide teams with additional opportunities to evaluate line combinations, roster battles and goaltending before the regular season begins.