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- Fiala Returns to Skating: Brief Update from Laviolette and VideoKevin Fiala has returned to skating, the first major step toward his eventual season debut with the Kings. Last month, the 30-year-old winger underwent a follow-up procedure on his injured leg, something designed to…Mayor's Manor · 2026-10-05
"Best Game As A Red Wing": Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Singled Out For PraiseRed Wings forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård was singled out for praise by head coach Todd McLellan despite the 3-2 setback to the Jets on Sunday.The Hockey News - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Efficiency Over Volume, Clean ExitsThe opening stretch of any NHL season tends to generate as many false narratives as it does genuine answers. However, through the initial games of this season’s campaign, the Colorado…The Hockey Writers - Colorado Avalanche · 2026-10-05
Will Flyers' Struggling Power Play Force Briere To Make A Trade?The Philadelphia Flyers' power play has been one of the worst special-teams units in the NHL over the past five seasons. Early signs in 2026-27 suggest these problems could continue, and GM Daniel Briere may need to…The Hockey News · 2026-10-05
Carl Grundstrom Could Force Flyers to Make Uncomfortable DecisionsThe Flyers' energetic depth forward is staking claim to a full-time lineup spot.The Hockey News - Philadelphia Flyers · 2026-10-05
Hurricanes Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Aho Delivers, Crease Management and MoreThe opening week of the regular season rarely paints a complete picture, but it inevitably reveals early trends. For the Carolina Hurricanes, the initial slate provided a bit of everything:…The Hockey Writers - Carolina Hurricanes · 2026-10-05
Game 4/84 Preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay LightningThe Philadelphia Flyers (0-1-2) have mostly been outplayed by their first three opponents. First, the home opener was a staggeringly ugly beating from the Pittsburgh Penguins to begin the 2025-2026 NHL Regular Season.…Flyers Nation · 2026-10-05
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov gets official injury timeline after LTIR moveThe Florida Panthers missed the playoffs last season while they were missing one of their top players. Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers’ long-time captain and a top line forward, missed all of 2025-26 with a torn ACL…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-05
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Yankees vs, Rays, Falcons vs. Saints on MNF and moreFind best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports expertsCBS Sports · 2026-10-05
Canadiens’ St-Louis Hopes To Change Team’s MindsetThe Montreal Canadiens returned to practice on Monday, and Martin St-Louis set out to address a recurring issue...The Hockey News - Canadiens · 2026-10-05
Matthew Robertson gets squeezed by the Rangers’ numbers gameThe Rangers kept eight defensemen around for as long as they could, but they finally had to make a decision on Matthew Robertson.Blue Line Station · 2026-10-05
Des collectionneurs vendent une carte de hockey rareUne rare carte de hockey récemment mise aux enchères par deux collectionneurs à Tracadie a trouvé preneur dimanche soir pour 95 100 $.Radio-Canada Sports Hockey · 2026-10-05
Mikey Eyssimont clearing waivers adds more veteran AHL depth for the BruinsBoston Bruins forward Mikey Eyssimont cleared waivers on Monday and will report to the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL).Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-05
Devils Must Show They Can Bounce Back Against the MammothThe New Jersey Devils have already been handed a difficult test early in the 2026-27 season. After opening the season with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, New…The Hockey Writers - New Jersey Devils · 2026-10-05
The Puck Drop and other new eats at PPG Paints Arena this seasonPittsburgh Post-Gazette - Penguins · 2026-10-05
When will the Blackhawks finally win their first game?The Blackhawks are 0-3-0 to begin the season, and their upcoming schedule isn't getting easier. When could Chicago finally secure its first win?Blackhawk Up · 2026-10-05
NHL ‘Hot for Hockey’ Audio Shorts Campaign Is DoneThe league says it was meant to be a one-week-only campaign.Front Office Sports NHL · 2026-10-05
Rangers waive Matthew Robertson in roster fallout from Joe Veleno injuryA lack of center depth on their 23-man roster forced the Blueshirts to expose a piece of their blue-line depth to waivers.New York Post - Rangers · 2026-10-05
Jesper Wallstedt Is Looking Like A Workhorse GoalieFor the first time in his career, Jesper Wallstedt has the cage all to himself. Ever since the Wall of St. Paul was the Wall of Lulea in Sweden, Wallstedt has been in a tandem. That continued with the Iowa Wild in the…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Why the Flames placed Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal on waiversThe Calgary Flames placed Connor Zary, a former first-round draft pick, and Brayden Pachal on waivers on MondayCalgary Herald - Flames · 2026-10-05
Alex Ovechkin Announces Retirement at End of Season, Here's When to Watch the Capitals Legend One Last Time in WinnipegThe Great Eight’s legendary career enters its final chapter, giving Winnipeg fans one last opportunity to witness the NHL’s most prolific goal scorer before he hangs them up.The Hockey News - Winnipeg Jets · 2026-10-05
Sens Nation Podcast: Senators Lose Sanderson AgainThe Sens came up big in Toronto on opening night, but defenseman Jake Sanderson is back with Artem Zub on the club's list of injuries.The Hockey News - Senators · 2026-10-05
Alex Ovechkin’s final run ‘great for the NHL': Wayne Gretzky and others react to the newsFigures from around the hockey world are sharing their thoughts on Ovechkin's career.The Athletic · 2026-10-05
Colten Ellis set to receive first crack at Sabres' No. 1 goalie jobUkko-Pekka Luukkonen is struggling early and Alex Lyon is sidelined by injury, creating an opportunity for Colten Ellis to stake a claim at the Buffalo Sabres' starting goalie role.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
The Hockey News Big Show: Will Ovechkin Close Out His NHL Career With A Stanley Cup?Former NHLer Drew Shore joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s final season announcement, Elias Pettersson’s potential return to form, and more.The Hockey News · 2026-10-05- Two injured Sabres close to practicing with teamBUFFALO – Injured Sabres veterans Jason Zucker and Conor Timmins could participate in Tuesday’s pregame skate, coach Lindy Ruff said. That doesn’t, however, mean they’re close to playing. “They’ll still be between a…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-05
Brad Marchand Calls Season Debut 'A Rude Awakening' Despite Scoring Late Game-Tying Goal In AnaheimReturning from surgery ahead of schedule, the veteran forward delivered immediate offensive impact while candidly critiquing his conditioning during a high-stakes transition into the Panthers lineup.The Hockey News - Panthers · 2026-10-05
Ottawa Senators lose Jake Sanderson indefinitely in massive blow to blue lineCoach Travis Green is confident that lower-body injury to Ottawa's top defenceman isn't seriousOttawa Citizen - Senators · 2026-10-05
Calgary Flames Place Connor Zary on WaiversThe Calgary Flames have placed forward Connor Zary on waivers.The Hockey News - Calgary Flames · 2026-10-05
OLG launches Maple Leafs scratch ticketNHL team-themed lotto ticket boasts $8 million in prizes, with top prize of $250,000Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-05