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Game 3: Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins pre-game reportA look at the projected lineups and latest updates ahead of puck drop.Illegal Curve · 2026-10-05
How Maple Leafs' Teddy Blueger is dealing with Toronto trafficSigned by the Maple Leafs in July, Teddy Blueger has been finding the off-ice adjustment to life in Toronto to be challenging.Toronto Sun - Senators tag · 2026-10-05
Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Announces This Will Be His Final Season In The NHLARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hanging up the skates after this season.The Hockey News - Washington Capitals · 2026-10-05
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 381 – A Good Morning to Wake UpMike and Dan recap the Islanders’ first two games of the season, including an emphatic and historic home opening win over the Devils, as well as bring forth the first Master Leaf Theatre of a new year. The Islanders…Lighthouse Hockey · 2026-10-05
Sabres Need To Pile Up Points On Early Season HomestandBuffalo faces difficult home stretch against Minnesota, Dallas, Utah, and FloridaThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-05- This Date in LA Kings History: October 5thFrom their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich…Mayor's Manor · 2026-10-05
Bruins Gameday Lines: Poitras AND Brunet In, Who Comes Out?The Boston Bruins (2-1-0) play host to the Ottawa Senators (1-0-0) inside TD Garden on Monday night.The Hockey News - Bruins · 2026-10-05
NHL Insider Says Simon Edvinsson "Pretty Mad" With Contract Delay, Red Wings Open to Longer Term and Testing Trade MarketFrustrated by a prolonged stalemate, the Swedish blueliner has returned home as Detroit weighs a long-term extension against a blockbuster trade that could reshape the roster.The Hockey News - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
Buffalo Sabres Open Thread, Wk of 10/5Into week 2 of the season we go already! After a 1-1-0 start last week, the Buffalo Sabres are already into a five-game homestand, with three Western Conference teams visiting this week. Tue, Oct 6th, 7pm EST – Buffalo…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-05
Top NHL Storylines From Week 1 of 2026-27: Marchenko, Barkov & MoreThe first week of the 2026-27 NHL season is in the books. From trades to trade rumors to goalie goals, it was an eventful seven days. Let’s look at the…The Hockey Writers - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
NHL Rumor Roundup: Red Wings Now Have Two Key Players Who Prefer To Be TradedThe Detroit Red Wings are still dealing with Dylan Larkin's trade request, and now comes word that unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade.The Hockey News · 2026-10-05
This line combination might give the Red Wings the offense it needsIt should come as a shock to no one that the Detroit Red Wings are starved for offense. After suffering a brutal shutout at the hands of the New York Rangers, tOctopus Thrower · 2026-10-05
The Mighty Quinn?Quinn Hutson is 24, does not have terrific foot speed and despite college scouting reports that suggested he was a strong…Lowetide · 2026-10-05
Sharks Are 2-0-0, But an Old Flaw Is Creeping InWith 1.3 seconds left in the second period Saturday night, Quinton Byfield beat Yaroslav Askarov short-side on the power play, and the San Jose Sharks lost most of a lead…The Hockey Writers - San Jose Sharks · 2026-10-05
Mike Babcock not letting one frame slide despite 3–1 win behind Devon Levi masterclassMike Babcock had plenty of good things to say after the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 on Saturday at Rogers Place. He also had one thing he is not going to let slide. The Oilers won their third game of the…The Oil Rig · 2026-10-05
Under pressure Ryan Huska joins unwanted clubNormally, when you’re included on a list that includes Wayne Gretzky, it’s a good thing. However, in Ryan Huska’s case, it’s pretty much the opposite. Since he was appointed the 24th head coach in Flames history three…The Win Column - Flames · 2026-10-05
How Sean Durzi is embracing his crucial Rangers role after injuries derailed Mammoth tenureIt didn’t work out the way he thought it would in Utah, but the opportunity in New York is his to run with.New York Post - Rangers · 2026-10-05
Avalanche Need Lehkonen to Keep Winning PucksFourteen goals in two games will get anyone talking about the Colorado Avalanche. The more important discussion here starts with how they get the puck back. Artturi Lehkonen gave Colorado…The Hockey Writers - Colorado Avalanche · 2026-10-05
Panthers’ Brad Marchand speaks out on early injury return after Ducks lossAlthough Brad Marchand wasn’t expected to return to the Florida Panthers lineup until later in October, the two-time Stanley Cup champion ended up missing just two regular-season games. The 38-year-old made his 2026-27…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-05
The Hockey News Morning Skate: Joel Hofer Shines For Blues, Martone Struggles Early For Flyers, And MoreIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Joel Hofer's hot start for the St. Louis Blues, Porter Martone's early struggles with the Philadelphia Flyers, and more.The Hockey News · 2026-10-05
Des collectionneurs à Tracadie vendent une rare carte de hockey pour 95 000 $« C’est un gros montant pour un lundi matin », s'exclame joyeusement l'un des collectionneurs.Radio-Canada Sports Hockey · 2026-10-05
Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: Inaugural players, coaches remember captain Lyle OdeleinOdelein, who signed with Columbus as a free agent in 2000 and became the franchise's inaugural captain, died at 58 last week.The Athletic - Columbus Blue Jackets · 2026-10-05
Gabe Perreault shines while Vincent Trocheck struggles in Rangers 4-2 win over UtahGabe Perreault scored his second goal while Vincent Trocheck finished minus-3 in the New York Rangers' 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth. Full recap, Igor Shesterkin's 28-save effort, and the fallout from Joe Veleno's leg…Blue Line Station · 2026-10-05
Buffalo Sabres Forward Should Hit A New Level This SeasonDon't be surprised if this Sabres forward has a big year.The Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-05
Former Penguins Goalie Has Big Game For JetsStuart Skinner had a strong performance for Winnipeg.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins · 2026-10-05
Wild’s Defensive Structure Helping Jesper Wallstedt Thrive EarlyJesper Wallstedt and the Wild's defense have been on the same page early, using a connected, predictable structure to allow just two goals through Minnesota's first two games.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
The Start To This Devils Season Reminds Me A Lot Of 2022-23ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Nico Daws #50 of the New Jersey Devils tends net against Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders as Brenden Dillon #5 defends during the third period at UBS Arena on October 03, 2026…All About The Jersey · 2026-10-05
Three Takeaways – Samoskevich scores two, Catton/Wright dazzle, Kraken roll again against FlamesThe Kraken should petition the NHL to play the Flames every game. At such an early stage in the season, it’s a little hard to say if Calgary is that bad or Seattle is that good, but for the second time in two chances…Sound Of Hockey · 2026-10-05
Does Aleksander Barkov injury spoil Minnesota Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin?Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss how the recent injury to Florida's Aleksander Barkov may mean Dylan Larkin is heading south soon... or does it? Plus the development of Danila Yurov and what we've see from him…SKOR North - Wild · 2026-10-05
Full Circle: Senators Quietly Reunite With Their Former First-Round PickNearly a decade after being traded away in the Matt Duchene deal, former Sens first rounder Shane Bowers has returned to the organization, scoring in his B-Sens debut.The Hockey News - Senators · 2026-10-05