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- Reign Projected Lineup vs Firebirds; Second Audition for Cihar, Hammer Time, and How to WatchFollowing a thrilling 6-5 season-opening overtime victory in Coachella Valley on Friday night, coach Andrew Lord and the Reign return home for their highly-anticipated home opener at Toyota Arena. While San Diego and…Mayor's Manor · 2026-10-03
Aleksander Barkov put on long-term injured reserve; injury severity still undisclosedThe Panthers captain missed the entire 2025-26 NHL season after tearing his ACL and MCL in his right knee on the first day of training camp.The Athletic · 2026-10-03
Kings Vs Sharks Game PreviewThe Kings are in San Jose taking on the Sharks as they look to get their 1st win of the 2026-27 NHL season.The Hockey News - Los Angeles Kings · 2026-10-03
Former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup winner Lyle Odelein dies at 58Odelein won the Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens and served as the first captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets.The Athletic · 2026-10-03
NY Islanders bringing back 105-year-old WWII veteran to perform National AnthemNY Islanders bringing back 105-year-old WWII veteran to perform national anthemEyes On Isles · 2026-10-03- GAME DAY #3: Flames @ Canucks- Oct 3, 2026Regular ROG Night of the Rebuild Returns FLAMES (0-1-0) at CANUCKS (1-1-0) Rogers Place, Vancouver, BC 10 p.m. ET; SN, TVAS2 Battle for the Basement begins now. Cowtown lost their home opener - badly. Canucks lost…Nucks Misconduct · 2026-10-03
Why The Canucks’ Opening Series Shows What This Rebuild Could BeTwo games in, the Vancouver Canucks have given fans plenty to watch. That makes the early part of this season far from boring.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-03
Hero Harewood helps Devils open league with Storm winCardiff Devils begin the Elite League season with a 2-0 win at home to Manchester Storm.BBC Sport Ice Hockey · 2026-10-03
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Game #3 Projected Lines, Preview & TV InfoThere is plenty to get up for as the Maple Leafs host the Senators on Saturday Night Hockey (7:00 p.m. EST, Sportsnet): It’s the first Saturday night at home of the 2026-27 season for a much-changed team still looking…Maple Leafs Hotstove · 2026-10-03
Will The Utah Mammoth Thrive Or Falter In The NHL's Competitive Central Division?The Utah Mammoth had a solid 2025-26 season, making the playoffs and finishing fourth in the highly competitive Central Division. But the Central has only gotten tougher this summer, so we ask: will Utah keep climbing…The Hockey News · 2026-10-03
Blue Jackets inaugural captain Lyle Odelein passes away at 58Former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein has passed away at age 58. He was the original captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets.Union and Blue · 2026-10-03
Islanders hoping lineup changes will spark offense in Home OpenerThe New York Islanders will be making changes in hopes of kickstarting the team's offense in its first home game of the 2026-27 season.Eyes On Isles · 2026-10-03
The Blackhawks can learn from example and "control our effort" against SabresGoing into the Blackhawks third game of the season against the Sabres, there are two things to note: what they can learn from the Sabres, and what they can control.Blackhawk Up · 2026-10-03
L’ancien du Canadien Lyle Odelein, champion en 1993, n’est plusOdelein s’est éteint vendredi à l’âge de 58 ans.Radio-Canada Sports Hockey · 2026-10-03
How to watch the Seattle Kraken’s first home game of the seasonThe Kraken return to Climate Pledge Arena for their first home game of the season as they face the Calgary Flames. Puck drops at 5 p.m.KING 5 - Kraken · 2026-10-03
Capitals vs Lightning Game PreviewThe Capitals are in Tampa taking on the Lightning for their 2nd game of their back to back.Stars and Sticks · 2026-10-03- Rangers’ Bottom-6 Forwards Off to a Strong StartThe New York Rangers lacked forward depth last season and frequently played Conor Sheary, who struggled, in their top six. General manager Chris Drury added a lot of new forwards…The Hockey Writers - New York Rangers · 2026-10-03
Opener showed why Red Wings would need offense in Larkin dealGenerating offense figures to be a challenge, as expected.MLive - Red Wings · 2026-10-03
Game #2 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs BlackhawksByram Will Not Play in Buffalo Return Unfortunately, there is only one “revenge game” tonight. Former defenseman Bowen Byram will not play for Chicago tonight. Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Byram is tending to a…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-03
Alfredsson reflects on bolting Sens for LeafsDaniel Alfredsson rolled into what used to be enemy territory last month.Global News - Senators · 2026-10-03
Raucous reception awaits Patrick Kane in Blackhawks' home opener Tuesday, even if it's 'unknown' to himBUFFALO, N.Y. — Patrick Kane claims he's unsure what the atmosphere will be like for his Tuesday return to the United Center with the Blackhawks. "When I went back there for my first game [there with] Detroit, you don't…Chicago Sun-Times - Blackhawks · 2026-10-03
Canadiens’ Hutson Leads The League In Unenviable CategoryMontreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson may be the league's lightest player, but that's not an issue for him.The Hockey News - Canadiens · 2026-10-03
Toronto Marlies battle early rust offensively, fall to opening night defeat in RochesterThe Toronto Marlies’ inability to convert offensively after dominating the opening frame ultimately cost them game one of the new season. The Marlies then took too many penalties in the second period, and the Rochester…Maple Leafs Hotstove · 2026-10-03
Aleksander Barkov sur la liste des blessés à long terme des PanthersLe capitaine de l'équipe floridienne va manquer un minimum de 10 matchs.Radio-Canada Sports Hockey · 2026-10-03
3 storylines to follow as Kraken take on OilersThe Seattle Kraken are continuing their road trip to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, heading to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on SaturdayKraken Chronicle · 2026-10-03- Gameday #2: Jackets, Knies look to continue perfect seasonSaturday, October 3, 2026 – 7:00 PM EDT Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio TV: Blue Jackets Hockey Network (available on Spectrum, Prime Video, Fubo, and ???); Radio: 97.1 FM Utah Mammoth (1-0-0, 2 points, 1st Central,…The Cannon · 2026-10-03
Climbing The Arch: Mason McTavish Is Ready To Bounce Back With The St. Louis BluesMason McTavish struggled to improve on a career campaign as the Anaheim Ducks flew upward in the Pacific. Just like the St. Louis Blues, however, he’s not one to sit back.The Hockey News · 2026-10-03
Game 3/84 Preview: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina HurricanesThe Philadelphia Flyers (0-1-1) will look to redeem themselves in front of their home crowd tonight when they take on the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes (0-1-1). Neither team has a win on its record…Flyers Nation · 2026-10-03
McTavish wastes no time making his mark with the BluesThe St. Louis Blues kicked off their 2026-27 season with a statement road win over the Dallas Stars: Joel Hofer made a 25-save shutout, the depth players steppBleedin' Blue · 2026-10-03
Time for Maple Leafs' big guns to start scoring in latest Battle of OntarioWe take a look at three areas of interest as the Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators hook up at Scotiabank Arena on SaturdayToronto Sun - Senators tag · 2026-10-03