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Puck Junk Podcast: 2026-27 Artifacts Hockey CardsEpisode #257: October 5, 2026 Plus: Igor Shesterkin & Jack Hughes Sal Barry and Tim Parish give their take on the new 2026-27 Artifacts Hockey card set – from the base set to the short prints to the hits to the…Puck Junk · 2026-10-05
St. Louis Blues News: 2026-27 season underway, key injuries everywhereThe St. Louis Blues have had an eventful start to the season, with twists and turns all over the place. They have a record of 1-1-0 for 2 points, winning the opBleedin' Blue · 2026-10-05
Sebastian Aho’s Hot Start Helping Hurricanes Find Their FootingThe start of the 2026-27 season has been a rollercoaster for the Carolina Hurricanes, as they sit 1-1-1 through three games. After dropping the first two games against the Florida…The Hockey Writers - Carolina Hurricanes · 2026-10-05
Denton Mateychuk is driving play at a high level for the Blue JacketsDenton Mateychuk is thriving in his first pairing role for the Blue Jackets. He could be in for a big breakout campaign.Union and Blue · 2026-10-05
Simon Edvinsson Is The Defenseman The Devils Can Use But Can’t AffordHe checks off a lot of boxes for the defense. The problem is all the moving parts involved in acquiring the young defenseman who remains unsigned as the season gets underway.The Hockey News - New Jersey Devils · 2026-10-05
Ten Canucks observations: Should we call it an Elias Pettersson bounce-back?Plus: Paul Cotter's production, Max Sasson's speed and what a difference a year makes.The Athletic - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-05
Hispanic trainers making their mark in AHLGustavo Canals says he owes it all to “The Mighty Ducks.” The assistant athletic trainer for the Charlotte Checkers discovered and fell in love with hockey watching the hit movie as a kid in a Puerto Rican family near…TheAHL.com · 2026-10-05
Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Demko’s Timeline, Cotter’s Hot Start, Road Trip Test, and MoreThe Vancouver Canucks are entering an intriguing stretch of the early 2026-27 NHL regular season. Coming off high-scoring home action at Rogers Arena, the franchise faces key roster developments, distinct…The Hockey Writers - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-05
'It's gouging': Streaming exclusivity making Ottawa Senators games unaffordable for local sports barsIf Ottawa establishments want to show all 84 Sens games this season, they'll need to fork over even more cash to third-party commercial providers.Ottawa Citizen - Senators · 2026-10-05
The real reason why the Maple Leafs traded Matthew KniesWhat drove Toronto to trade Matthew Knies? On a recent episode of Real Kyper and Bourne, the Sportsnet analysts pinpointed the definitive reason behind the shocking move.Editor In Leaf · 2026-10-05
Elliotte Friedman points finger at Yzerman over Simon Edvinsson situationA notable insider puts the blame for the SImon Edvinsson situation squarely on the shoulders of former Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman.Octopus Thrower · 2026-10-05
Sabres' Jiri Kulich makes early entry in NHL's Masterton Trophy raceJiri Kulich is back on the ice for the Buffalo Sabres, and the young forward wasted no time making a significant impact as the 2026-27 NHL season got underway.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Monday Rundown: Breakout Breakdowns, Top-Six Statistics, Tyler Seguin’s Resilience, and a Wild Texas Stars Opening WeekendMaybe San Jose will be what the doctor orderedStars Thoughts (Robert Tiffin) · 2026-10-05- Adin Hill repays Golden Knights after goal, shuts down CanucksAdin Hill gave up a bad goal late in the second period Sunday, but the Golden Knights picked him up and he delivered in the third period of a win over Vancouver.Las Vegas Review-Journal - Golden Knights · 2026-10-05
Canucks Schedule: Why tough six-game road trip is terrific assessment testThe Canucks play six games in 10 days in a gruelling road trip that opens Thursday against the Stanley Cup champion Carolina HurricanesThe Province NHL · 2026-10-05
Canucks Coffee: Why there's value in affable, accountable Aatu Raty'Some people would turn their nose up at that job, but he relishes the situation and wants to be in those key draws' — Manny Malhotra on Aatu Raty embracing the challenge to win a big faceoff and get off the iceThe Province NHL · 2026-10-05
3 Standouts From Game #4: Golden Knights 3, Canucks 23 Standouts From Game #4: Golden Knights 3, Canucks 2.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-05
Weekly Fall Thread – 10/5Welcome to the Fall Thread for the week of 10/5. This week is the Predators first trip north of the border with games in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Will we get more up and down or…Maybe this road trip can lead to…On the Forecheck · 2026-10-05
Weird Scheduling Quirk Could Benefit The Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus is 1-1 through their first two games.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets · 2026-10-05
Alexander Nikishin’s Absence Is Contributing to Hurricanes’ Early-Season StrugglesThe start of the Stanley Cup defense hasn’t been what the Carolina Hurricanes wanted. Several issues have emerged in the opening games, but perhaps the most underrated part of the…The Hockey Writers - Carolina Hurricanes · 2026-10-05
3 Takeaways From Rangers’ First Week of GamesThe New York Rangers played four games to open up their first week of the season, going 3-1-0. After a tough first game, the team won the next three and…The Hockey Writers - New York Rangers · 2026-10-05
Bobby McMann Is Picking Up Where He Left Off in SeattleBobby McMann is currently on pace for 47 goals over an 84-game season.The Hockey News - Seattle Kraken · 2026-10-05
How does the Oilers’ unique three-goalie gamble compare to past years?The Oilers are trying something new in net. But how new is it really? Let's skate down netminder memory lane.The Athletic - Edmonton Oilers · 2026-10-05
NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins, October 5thWelcome back to NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Every day, our writers look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes…Last Word On Hockey - Bruins · 2026-10-05
Maple Leafs’ Teddy Blueger Shocked By Brutal Toronto Traffic On Game DaysTeddy Blueger quickly found his “welcome to Toronto” moment away from the ice: stuck in an hour of gridlock trying to reach Scotiabank Arena on game day.The Hockey News - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-05
From The Point: 5 keys for the Penguins to return to the playoffsPittsburgh Post-Gazette - Penguins · 2026-10-05
Preview: Bruins return home to host the SenatorsBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Casey Mittelstadt #11 of the Boston Bruins against Fabian Zetterlund #20 of the Ottawa Senators at the TD Garden on December 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve…Stanley Cup of Chowder · 2026-10-05
Weekly Cupcakes: Avalanche take advantage of errorsAvalanche already showing one scary sign just two games into season. [Sports Illustrated] Nicolas Roy and Martin Necas scored 23 seconds apart in a four-goal second period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis…Mile High Hockey · 2026-10-05
NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers, October 5thWelcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the action with in-depth analysis. We look at key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how things…Last Word On Hockey - Lightning · 2026-10-05
Ducks power past Panthers for 3-2 overtime winBrad Marchand’s late tally earned the Florida Panthers a point, but the Cats fell 3-2 to Anaheim when Mikael Grandlund scored the Ducks third power-play goal of the night. Cutter Gauthier starred for the home side,…Litter Box Cats · 2026-10-05