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Tommy Novak saves the Penguins in OT after they blow a 5-1 lead in their home openerPittsburgh Post-Gazette - Penguins · 2026-10-04
Takeaways: Slow Start & Lack Of Execution Cost Capitals In Loss To Lightning, Roy Injured As Lindgren Stands Tall In Season DebutWhen the puck dropped in Tampa Bay on Saturday, the Washington Capitals, coming off a convincing win over the Carolina Hurricanes, weren't exactly ready to play, as they got outmatched early on. And while Charlie…The Hockey News - Washington Capitals · 2026-10-04
Canadiens Highlights: Habs Salvage A Point In Exciting Match UpCheck out all the top highlights and events from Saturday night's game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins.Montreal Hockey Now (Sportsnaut) · 2026-10-04
Senators beat Leafs in Battle of Ontario opener, await word on Jake SandersonCentre Stephen Halliday scored the third-period winner, but not all the news was good on this night.Ottawa Citizen - Senators · 2026-10-04
Blackhawks Find A Way To Lose Again, Fall To Sabres 4-3The Chicago Blackhawks fell to 0-3-0 to start the season ahead of Tuesday night's home opener.The Hockey News - Chicago Blackhawks · 2026-10-04
Halliday scores winner, Senators top Maple LeafsStephen Halliday scored the winner in the third period and Linus Ullmark made 27 saves as the Ottawa Senators downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.Global News - Senators · 2026-10-04
Jiri Kulich completes Sabres comeback in home opener victoryBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jiri Kulich and Rasmus Dahlin scored goals in the third period as the Sabres rallied for a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks in their home opening game Saturday night at KeyBank Center.…WIVB News 4 - Sabres · 2026-10-04
Avalanche Explode for Six Goals, Stay Perfect to Start SeasonThe Avalanche exploded for four goals in the second period, chasing the Blues into a 6-0 hole while Jordan Binnington endured a nightmarish outing.The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche · 2026-10-04
Halliday's Third Period Goal Lifts Senators To Season-Opening 3-2 Win In TorontoNew captain (and Dad) Thomas Chabot had two points in a 3-2 win over Toronto, but a concerning injury to star defenseman Jake Sanderson cast a shadow over a hard-fought win.The Hockey News - Senators · 2026-10-04
Canucks Prospect Braeden Cootes Scores First-Career AHL GoalCanucks forward Braeden Cootes has scored his first-career AHL goal against the Calgary Wranglers.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-04
Lyle Odelein, Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and historic captain, dead at 58He played 1,056 games across his 16-year NHL career.New York Post - Devils · 2026-10-04
4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 win over the Chicago BlackhawksThe Buffalo Sabres didn't get the lead until midway through the third period but were able to hold on for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-04
Another key Detroit Red Wing reportedly wants to be tradedSimon Edvinsson is frustrated by the contract stalemate and would prefer to be traded.MLive - Red Wings · 2026-10-04
Would Simon Edvinsson to the Sharks Make Sense? What Would it Cost?The San Jose Sharks addressed their blue line considerably over the summer, but they do have some holes in the long-term future. With the news that Detroit Red Wings defenseman, and pending restricted free agent, Simon…The Hockey News - San Jose Sharks · 2026-10-04
Star-studded defenceman Sanderson exits game earlySenators fans are once again waiting with baited breath to check on the status of star blueliner, Jake Sanderson. The feeling is unfortunately becoming all tooSenShot · 2026-10-04
Credit to the Canucks for Fan FestPJ's Ponderings: Making real community connections had a been a weak spot for the Canucks. They're clearly trying to change that.The Province NHL · 2026-10-04
Does Red Wings' Young Defenseman Make Sense For Penguins?The Pittsburgh Penguins want to be harder to play against defensively - and the Detroit Red Wings may have a perfect trade target.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins · 2026-10-04
How the Panthers will respond to Aleksander Barkov's potentially lengthy injury absenceAmid uncertainty around how much time the captain will miss, the Panthers are relying on their experience playing without him last season.The Athletic · 2026-10-04
First goal of the game comes off of the captain’s stickNobody could have scripted a more perfect start to the newest era in the nation’s capital. For the twelfth straight year, the Ottawa Senators opened their seasoSenShot · 2026-10-04
NHL Insider Reports Simon Edvinsson Prefers Trade Out of Detroit After Contract StalemateFrustrated by a bridge-deal offer and seeking long-term security, the Swedish blueliner is eyeing an exit as Detroit’s front office refuses to meet his demands.The Hockey News - Red Wings · 2026-10-04
‘Saturday Night Hockey’ debuts on SportsnetA new era in Canadian NHL broadcasting kicked off Saturday night on Sportsnet with a new show title, a splashy introduction, and the familiar presence of longtime host Ron MacLean.Global News - Senators · 2026-10-04
Ottawa Senators Jake Sanderson Injury Update Tonight vs Maple LeafsThe Ottawa Senators announced that the Jake Sanderson injury will not allow him to return to tonight's game on Saturday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Being one of their top players, it will be interesting to see how…Last Word On Hockey - Senators · 2026-10-04
Steven Stamkos Climbing the NHL's Goals LeaderboardWhen Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos scored his first goal of the season in the first period of tonight's game, he did more than just tying the game against the Dallas Stars. He entered the 2026-27 season…The Hockey News - Nashville Predators · 2026-10-04
'Gives us new life': Defence and the upright lift Calgary Dinos past Regina Rams in key football winHead coach Ryan Sheahan praises the Dinos' resiliency as several athletes played out of position due to injuries.Calgary Herald - Flames · 2026-10-04
Trade Talk Around Dylan Larkin Intensifies After Opening Night Boos, Capitals Emerge With Intriguing OfferA hostile homecoming fuels rumors of the captain’s exit as Washington weighs a blockbuster swap for Dylan Strome to bolster Alex Ovechkin’s final Stanley Cup charge.The Hockey News - Red Wings · 2026-10-04
Jake Sanderson Reinjured In Senators’ Season Opener In TorontoAs he did in his only preseason game, Sanderson left early in the Sens' regular season opener in Toronto and did not return.The Hockey News - Senators · 2026-10-04
Mario Lemieux receives a huge ovation at the Penguins' home openerPittsburgh Post-Gazette - Penguins · 2026-10-04
Jets prospect Kevin He makes AHL history, scores first pro goal as Manitoba blanks Chicago 3-0 in season openerRecap of the game.Illegal Curve · 2026-10-04
Kyle Palmieri tells The Post about his ACL rehab and how he’s ready to put himself in ‘best position possible’From watching Palmieri — in camp, in the preseason, at the start of the regular season — it’s hard to notice from on high that anything is all that different. But physically and mentally, how could it not be?New York Post - Islanders · 2026-10-04
Forward Andrei Kuzmenko makes Penguins debut following father’s deathForward Andrei Kuzmenko made his debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the club’s home opener against the Montreal Canadiens.Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Penguins · 2026-10-04