On the night of November 7, 2026, the NHL regular season treated fans to three thrilling matchups, each memorable in its own way. Buffalo convincingly dismantled Columbus on home ice, Minnesota extended its winning streak, and Anaheim staged a remarkable comeback in Calgary, erasing a two-goal deficit to win late in the game.
Buffalo vs. Columbus: Norris's Brace and Peverley's Three Assists
The hosts set a high tempo from the opening minutes. Jack Quinn opened the scoring at the 7th minute, and Kent Johnson tied it up at the 16th. However, before the intermission, Josh Norris put the Sabres ahead again, netting the first of his two goals on the night. In the second period, Buffalo's dominance became overwhelming with goals from Rasmus Dahlin, Norris, and Noah Ostlund. Following the fifth goal, Columbus challenged the play for goaltender interference, but the referees upheld the goal. Owen Peverley recorded three assists, acting as one of the primary playmakers. Zach Werenski capped the scoring with a power-play goal late in the third period, making it 5:2 (2:1, 3:0, 0:1).
Minnesota vs. San Jose: Third Straight Win and Seven Games Without a Loss
The Wild defeated the Sharks 4:1 on home ice. Defenseman Quinn Hughes stood out for the winners, scoring a goal and adding two assists. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt stopped 23 shots to preserve the team's lead. For Minnesota, this marks their third consecutive victory and their seventh straight game without a regulation loss—six wins and one overtime loss. Conversely, San Jose suffered its fourth consecutive defeat and has now lost six of its last seven outings.
Calgary vs. Anaheim: Comeback with 1:34 Left Before the Final Horn
The highest-scoring game of the night took place in Calgary, where the Flames fell to Anaheim. The hosts started strong as William Stromgren opened the scoring in the third minute, but Jeff Malott tied it less than half a minute later. Late in the first period, Joel Hanley put Calgary back ahead, and Joel Farabee extended the lead to 3:1 on a power play. In the second period, Tristan Luneau cut the visitors' deficit, and early in the third, Leo Carlsson tied the game on a power play. The dramatic finish arrived at the 58th minute when Cutter Gauthier took a pass from Mikael Granlund and scored with a precise shot from the right faceoff circle, giving Anaheim the lead with 1:34 remaining on the clock.
Game Night Context
The three games showcased a wide range of scenarios—from confident home dominance to a dramatic comeback on the road. Notably, in each of the three matchups, the decisive goal or series of goals occurred in the late stages of the game, heightening the drama. Earlier on the same game day, Winnipeg also pulled off a comeback in regular-season play, making the night of November 7 one of the most prolific and dramatic of the current NHL season.
