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Redemption time: Babcock giving Tristan Jarry the bulk of Edmonton Oilers road trip“I’m going to get both in,” Babcock said Monday after practice. “Levi is going one and Jars is going two"Edmonton Journal NHL · 2026-10-05
Sharks at Stars game 3: Lines, game thread and how to watchThe San Jose Sharks are taking the show on the road. The Sharks are ready to hit the road for the team’s first road trip of the season. It’s a quick, two-game trip that will take San Jose to Dallas and St. Louis. The…Fear the Fin · 2026-10-05
The NHL's Early-Season Scoring Surge Is A Breath Of Fresh AirThe NHL has experienced a surge of offense in the first week of the 2026-27 season, with talented shooters thriving and goalies and coaches wondering where things went wrong. Adam Proteau breaks down why it's happening…The Hockey News · 2026-10-05
'It's Really A Different Look,' Panthers' Sam Reinhart Discusses Moving To Center In Aleksander Barkov's AbsenceSam Reinhart is stepping back into the center ice position for the Florida Panthers. Coach Paul Maurice has emphasized patience with Reinhart's adaptation, while the 30-year-old is looking forward to the switch.The Hockey News - Panthers · 2026-10-05
Red Wings’ Chris Ilitch on social media: I recognize fan frustrationTeam governor and CEO posted on LinkedIn that he is focused on building a championship-level organization.MLive - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
The Wild Created A Winning Blueprint Against BostonThe Minnesota Wild’s 4-1 home-opening win over the Boston Bruins wasn't a perfect 60-minute performance. Still, it was an encouraging blueprint for how this group can win games. Their stars displayed elite skills. They…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Jason Dickinson could return to Edmonton Oilers lineup on upcoming road trip“I was making jumps (summer) but it felt like every jump I made, I plateaued after for a couple of weeks. I spent a month trying to figure out what was working and what wasn’t, how I was compensating"Edmonton Journal NHL · 2026-10-05
Canucks: Has inspired play changed the Elias Pettersson conversation?Trade speculation ran rampant the last two seasons, but what's Pettersson's value now after a good start? Move him or keep him?The Province NHL · 2026-10-05
For Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, the beginning of the end has arrived with 'mixed emotions'Ovechkin called coach Spencer Carbery on Sunday to say he wanted to address his teammates, but it wasn't a total surprise.The Athletic · 2026-10-05
Game Day – Senators Travel to Boston to Visit BruinsThe hangover will last for days but the memories will last a lifetime. They’re gonna have to do it without me and Jake tonight though. The Ottawa Senators continue their season tonight in Boston. The team’s top…SensChirp · 2026-10-05
Public Skate: Bruins vs. SenatorsBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Pavel Zacha #18 and David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins celebrate the first-period goal against the Ottawa Senators at the TD Garden on December 21, 2025 in Boston,…Stanley Cup of Chowder · 2026-10-05
What a Dominic James return could mean for LightningThe Lightning aren't far off from getting what could be a key piece of their offensive depth this seasonBolts by the Bay · 2026-10-05
The Eichel Tracker cools off after a fiery Opening Knight performanceWhere does Jack Eichel stand in his pursuit of 100 or more points? Here's where the Vegas Golden Knights star is currently heading.Vegas Hockey Knight · 2026-10-05- Are the Vancouver Canucks a Bad Team?Yes, obviously. And no, where it matters. In the short term, at least. What a Week There was a full season's worth of roller coasters in the past four games. It was set off by spoiling Edmonton's home opener for them,…Nucks Misconduct · 2026-10-05
Macklin Celebrini injury leaves ‘big hole' in Sharks' shutout loss to StarsThe Sharks were dealt two major blows on Monday night in Dallas. And a 5-0 loss to the Stars at American Airlines Center might not have been the worse one, as captain Macklin Celebrini didn’t play due to an unspecified…NBC Sports Bay Area - Sharks · 2026-10-05
Red Wings Offense Could Get Relief From Favorable Schedule After Slow StartFacing a goal-scoring drought, Detroit looks to a looming gauntlet of defensive-struggling opponents and the return of captain Dylan Larkin to ignite their stagnant offensive attack.The Hockey News - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
Kings’ Kevin Fiala takes important next step in injury recoveryDuring the 2026 Winter Olympics, a scary on-ice event unfolded. As Switzerland took on Canada, Tom Wilson of Canada collided with Kevin Fiala of Switzerland. The result was an awkward tangling of legs, leading to Fiala…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-05
October OHL Report: Prospect WatchThe OHL doesn't exactly believe in easing into things. The season starts with a blender full of NHL camp returnees, European imports learning that North American ice has fewer escape routes, 19- and 20-year-olds trying…DobberProspects · 2026-10-05
Nico Sturm Will Enter Wild's Lineup If Danila Yurov Becomes UnavailableIf Danila Yurov cannot play against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, veteran Nico Sturm will join the Minnesota Wild lineup and skate on the fourth line with the Foligno brothers.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
An all-time NHL rivalry is nearing an end. Sidney Crosby won't be the same without OvechkinOvechkin and Crosby are two very different players and people, yet they are forever linked by their heated rivalry over the past 21 years.The Athletic · 2026-10-05
Ovechkin to play nine more games in Canada, as his final season beginsThe Senators host the Capitals on Nov. 10 in Ovechkin’s first game on Canadian soil since AprilThe Globe and Mail Hockey · 2026-10-05
Flames’ Early-Season Struggles Point to a Bigger Problem Than ScoringAn 0-3 start to the 2026-27 season has put the Calgary Flames in an uncomfortable position early in the year. A league-worst minus-13 goal differential, with 16 goals against and just three goals scored, only adds to…The Hockey News - Calgary Flames · 2026-10-05
Could Winnipeg Consider Adding Former First Round Pick Off Waivers?With Calgary’s former top prospect hitting the wire, Winnipeg could snag a cost-effective scoring threat to rejuvenate a stagnant bottom six and bolster their shallow offensive pipeline.The Hockey News - Winnipeg Jets · 2026-10-05
Sharks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Building Consistency, Roster Depth and MoreThe San Jose Sharks enter the first full week of October riding a quiet wave of momentum after opening the 2026-27 regular season with back-to-back home victories. Winning tight, one-goal…The Hockey Writers - San Jose Sharks · 2026-10-05
Boston Bruins Forward Clears Waivers Ahead Of Senators GameThis Bruins forward will be staying put.The Hockey News - Bruins · 2026-10-05
Red Wings aren’t digging graves but leery of season snowballingClub hopes to have Dylan Larkin in the lineup on Tuesday.MLive - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
Vancouver Canucks NCAA Prospects 2026-27 Opening Weekend RecapEight Canucks prospects took part in NCAA action this past weekend.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-05
Sabres could lose key depth on waivers as injured players returnThe Sabres are facing a bit of a logjam with two skaters getting healthier and a potential return to their three-headed goaltending monster.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Red Wings rumors: Simon Edvinsson could get long-term contract offer after trade requestSimon Edvinsson still does not have a contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Edvinsson completed his entry-level contract with the Red Wings in the 2025-26 season, making him a restricted free agent. The blueliner…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-05- Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – The Final Chapter, Blue Line Realignment and MoreHere are the key storylines to watch surrounding the Washington Capitals and their upcoming schedule for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026. The Great Eight’s Final Chapter The impending end…The Hockey Writers - Washington Capitals · 2026-10-05