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Thomas has the best chance for an offensive explosion against the Bedard-less BlackhawksThe St. Louis Blues are set to do battle against the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season on Tuesday night. This is going to be a great matchup, asBleedin' Blue · 2026-10-06
Game Preview #3: Utah Mammoth @ New Jersey DevilsWill this man lead PP unit 1 to their first goal of the season tonight? | NHLI via Getty Images The Matchup: Utah Mammoth (2-1-0) @ New Jersey Devils (1-1-0) The Time: 7:00 pm EST The Broadcast: TV — ESPN+, Radio —…All About The Jersey · 2026-10-06
2 winners and 2 losers from Boston Bruins dreadful loss to Ottawa SenatorsThe Boston Bruins dropped a second game in a row with a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators at the TD Garden on Monday night.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-06
NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (10/6/26)On to week two of the NHL season! It may not seem like a huge milestone, but at this point […]RotoBaller NHL · 2026-10-06
NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - October 6, 2026This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.RotoBaller NHL · 2026-10-06
Brock Faber's Latest Injury Update Is TerrifyingThat's Wild Brock Faber suffered a fractured skull during the Minnesota Wild's final preseason game and is out indefinitely. We haven't been given much more information than that, but on a recent KFAN hit, The…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-06
Sergei Murashov's strong season debut not enough to rescue PenguinsThe 22-year-old goaltender played well in his season debut, but his teammates let him down in a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg.The Athletic - Pittsburgh Penguins · 2026-10-06
Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin doesn't want fanfare around his retirement? Too badWhen hockey’s all-time leading goal-scorer hangs up the skates after 22 seasons, the recognition is warranted.The Athletic · 2026-10-06Tuesday's FTB: Wringing meaning out of EdgeThe opacity has been a feature not a bug so far.Pension Plan Puppets · 2026-10-06
What I'm seeing from Rangers rookie Alberts Šmits: Analyzing all 18 shifts vs. MammothŠmits has used his strengths, including a long reach and good mobility, to disrupt opposing forwards through four NHL games.The Athletic - New York Rangers · 2026-10-06
How a $100 discount-rack Blues jersey became a priceless gift to Matthew Mayich's familyA fan went to great lengths to deliver a likely game-worn jersey to Mayich's hospital, where it now hangs. "The family was so grateful."The Athletic · 2026-10-06
The Senators boast arguably the NHL's best defense. Can they survive the injuries?The Sens held the league's top defensive rating entering 2026-27, per The Athletic's model. But they haven't been at top health so far.The Athletic · 2026-10-06
Inside Colten Ellis' summer: From driving 12,000 miles to skating with Crosby and MacKinnonThe logistics of Ellis' offseason training in Nova Scotia require a lot of time behind the wheel of his car.The Athletic - Sabres · 2026-10-06
Will anyone top Ovechkin's NHL goals record? Celebrini is the best bet from an unlikely fieldOvechkin is a unique beast, perfectly tailored to be the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader. Who else might stand a chance?The Athletic · 2026-10-06
Flyers make their case for worst team in the NHL through first week of the seasonThe Flyers' abysmal start to the season continued with a listless 4-1 loss to the Lightning on Monday. What now?The Athletic - Philadelphia Flyers · 2026-10-06
Bruins’ James Hagens, Matt Poitras and the cost of development: ‘Unacceptable on my end'Very few Bruins showed up in a 4-1 loss to the Senators, but James Hagens wasn't pleased with his play despite scoring a goal.The Athletic - Bruins · 2026-10-06
3 Buffalo Sabres players stepping into new roles for their toughest test yetFrom a power play swap to a new starting netminder, three Buffalo Sabres players face a massive test against Minnesota.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-06
Simon Edvinsson’s contract situation could soon overshadow the Dylan Larkin rumorsThe Dylan Larkin trade drama may not be the only major story coming out of Detroit, as Simon Edvinsson may want out if he doesn't sign an extension.Octopus Thrower · 2026-10-06
3 Montreal Canadiens who face a massive test in home opener against the HurricanesMontreal hosts Carolina in an Eastern Conference playoff rematch. Three Canadiens players have everything to prove in Tuesday night's home opener.A Winning Habit · 2026-10-06
Islanders Gameday News: First meeting with the SmurfsMake them suffer. | Getty Images The Islanders are in action tonight against a Rangers team that is unfortunately off to a pretty good start, let by Igor Shesterkin’s goal and assist. First Islanders Goal picks go here.…Lighthouse Hockey · 2026-10-06
Revamped Belmont Park gallops into a new era — with hopes for an outdoor Islanders gameThe recently opened track, which will be fully operational months before June’s Belmont Stakes, is already luring hockey fans as a far cry from the old, bulky concrete grandstand.New York Post - Islanders · 2026-10-06
Tim Benz: Sergei Murashov keeping proper perspective on challenges of NHL competitionFor a 22-year-old kid, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Sergei Murashov sure comes off as a philosophical old soul.Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Penguins · 2026-10-06
Easton Cowan immediately deserves a bigger opportunity on the Maple LeafsMaple Leafs forward Easton Cowan continues to build his case for a shot at a top-line role alongside Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko.Editor In Leaf · 2026-10-06
Gameday 4: Florida Panthers at Los Angeles KingsThe Florida Panthers (1-0-2) will finish off its three-game California trip when they serve as the opponent to Los Angeles Kings (0-1-1) in their home-opener at Crypto.com Arena. Brad Marchand earned the Panthers a…Litter Box Cats · 2026-10-06
Want your own hockey club facility? ‘Get land first, worry about money second’When Chris Poland joined Horsham HC over a decade ago, the Sussex club had already been talking about finding a potential site for a new facility. Poland has been at clubs and in the sport for 40 years and knew that…The Hockey Paper · 2026-10-06
Game 4/84 Recap: Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay LightningThe Philadelphia Flyers (0-2-2) aren’t consistently proficient in the basics of hockey. Sean Couturier, in preparation for the Tampa Bay Lightning (2-1-0), said that if the team didn’t work in a ‘grinding effort,’ it…Flyers Nation · 2026-10-06
Macklin Less Sharks Dimmed by Stars 5-0 – 10/5/2026 – Teal Town USA After Dark (Postgame)Welp, after Macklin Celebrini was a last minute scratch, the San Jose Sharks looked frazzled in a 5-0 loss to the Dallas Stars for their first loss of the young season. Puckguy & Dana talk out the disappointing night.…Teal Town USA · 2026-10-06
2027 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Landon DuPont (RD)Landon DuPont #8 Michigan Wolverines. Right Shot Defenseman. 6.00/190 DOB: May 28, 2009 Landon DuPont is an elite-level defenseman who is responsible at both ends of the rink. Landon can contribute on the power play,…Draft Prospects Hockey · 2026-10-06
Rickard Rakell’s ‘impatient’ take on how Penguins let Jets game get awayThe Pittsburgh Penguins have had a solid start to the 2026-27 NHL season thus far. Pittsburgh has been able to claim some big wins early on. However, Rickard Rakell and his teammates were unable to pick up a win on…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-06
Nikita Zadorov stunned by Bruins’ effort in brutal Senators lossThe Boston Bruins are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. Boston endured a first-round exit in 2026, but they believe they have the team to contend again in 2027. If they perform as they did against…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-06