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Kaprizov scores League-leading 10th as Minnesota Wild beat Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1
Kirill Kaprizov scored Minnesota’s second goal on a power play to help the Wild defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday. Danila Yurov had Minnesota’s first goal, while Adam Fantilli scored for Columbus; Jesper Wallstedt made 13 saves and Cam Talbot stopped 32 shots.
Kent Johnson scores 3:26 into overtime as Columbus Blue Jackets beat New York Rangers 1-0
Kent Johnson notched the game’s only goal 3:26 into overtime, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1-0 win over the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Jet Greaves made 29 saves for Columbus, while Dylan Garand stopped 29 for New York.
Hyry scores twice as Dallas Stars blank Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 at United Center
Arttu Hyry recorded two goals for his first multi-goal NHL game, and the Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 Saturday at United Center. Jake Oettinger made 19 saves for his third shutout of the season, while Jason Robertson added a goal and an assist as Dallas won its second straight.
Bo Horvat records a goal and assist as Islanders beat Maple Leafs 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena
Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist and Simon Holmstrom scored twice as the New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday. Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves for the Islanders, who benefited from early injuries to Toronto’s lineup and lost two forwards during the game.
Nikita Kucherov scores twice as Tampa Bay Lightning rally to beat Vancouver Canucks 4-2
Nikita Kucherov recorded two goals to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday. Tampa Bay improved to 6-2-0 while Vancouver fell to 2-7-1 and stretched its losing streak to seven games.
Jankowski scores as Carolina Hurricanes beat Winnipeg Jets 3-2 for seventh straight win
Mark Jankowski extended his goal streak to six games and the Carolina Hurricanes posted a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, their seventh straight victory.
David Perron signs one-year contract with the Dallas Stars
David Perron has agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, adding another veteran forward to a team currently navigating early-season roster changes. The signing comes as Dallas prepares for its next game versus the Chicago Blackhawks after learning it will be without Matt Duchene for about three months due to core muscle surgery.
Dave Coulier and Andrea Barber back Detroit Red Wings on Hockey Fights Cancer Night vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Detroit Red Wings hosted Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, pairing on-ice messaging for the NHL’s annual cancer-awareness initiative with appearances from actor Dave Coulier and “Full House” co-star Andrea Barber as the team faced the Philadelphia Flyers.
Nedeljkovic makes 32 saves as San Jose Sharks beat Nashville Predators 3-2 in a shootout
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 32 shots and Macklin Celebrini scored the lone goal in the shootout as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.
Blackhawks edge Jets in overtime as Bedard scores first goal of season
Artyom Levshunov scored 1:37 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the United Center on Thursday. Connor Bedard recorded his first goal of the season and the Blackhawks received two assists from Patrick Kane.
Owen Power scores at 3:14 of overtime as Sabres beat Maple Leafs 5-4 at Scotiabank Arena
Owen Power netted the overtime winner at 3:14 and the Buffalo Sabres erased a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. Jack Quinn finished with two goals and two assists as Buffalo rallied, while Kirill Marchenko recorded a hat trick for Toronto in his 300th NHL game.
Luke Hughes nets two as New Jersey Devils crush New York Rangers 7-1 in Newark
Luke Hughes scored twice for the New Jersey Devils as they beat the New York Rangers 7-1 at Prudential Center on Thursday. New Jersey also got goals and playmaking from Evan Rodrigues, Nico Hischier and Arseny Gritsyuk, while Nico Daws earned his first win of the season.
Bedard returns as Chicago tops Pittsburgh 5-3 at United Center
Connor Bedard made a first-season return with an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks won 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center on Tuesday. Teuvo Teravainen scored twice and added a helper, rookie Roman Kantserov also recorded two goals, and Patrick Kane logged his 894th career assist.
Rangers complete perfect home start with 4-1 win over Lightning as Alexis Lafrenière scores twice
Alexis Lafrenière scored two goals and extended his streak to four straight games as the New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to move to a perfect 5-0-0 at home.
Jack Hughes scores OT breakaway as Devils defeat Red Wings 5-4 at Little Caesars Arena
Jack Hughes finished a 5-4 overtime win for the New Jersey Devils against the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena, after the teams traded goals through regulation.
Seattle Kraken beat Washington Capitals 5-3 at Capital One Arena as Jared McCann scores late
Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal of the season, but Jared McCann scored the go-ahead goal at 14:33 of the third period and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday at Capital One Arena.
Rangers commit to playing without Igor Shesterkin as rookie Dylan Garand steps in
The New York Rangers say they are prepared to continue the season without starting goalie Igor Shesterkin after he suffered a season-ending lower-body injury, with rookie Dylan Garand set to start in his absence. Rangers captain J.T. Miller and coach Mike Sullivan framed the next stretch as an organizational response, while Garand’s recent NHL readiness has been highlighted following his early-season appearances and a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Poehling’s short-handed goal lifts Ducks to 4-2 win over Flames, keeping Calgary winless
Ryan Poehling scored a short-handed goal at 5:35 of the third period and the Anaheim Ducks held on to defeat the Calgary Flames 4-2 at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday. Ville Husso made 27 saves in his first start of the season as Anaheim moved to 4-1-0 and won its second straight game.
Jonatan Berggren’s third-period go-ahead goal lifts St. Louis Blues to 5-3 win over Columbus Blue Jackets
Jonatan Berggren scored the go-ahead goal at 9:33 of the third period as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 at Enterprise Center on Saturday. Jimmy Snuggerud had two goals, Dylan Holloway added three assists, and the Blues ended a three-game skid.
William Nylander totals five points as Maple Leafs beat Colorado 6-3 at Ball Arena
William Nylander recorded two goals and three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday at Ball Arena. Auston Matthews added two goals, and Toronto earned its first road win of the season as the Avalanche dropped to 3-2-0.
Kaprizov posts hat trick as Minnesota Wild beat Florida Panthers 4-1 at Amerant Bank Arena
Kirill Kaprizov recorded three goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena.
Oilers extend early-season momentum with 3-1 win over Sharks at SAP Center
Connor McDavid and Vasily Podkolzin helped the Edmonton Oilers reach a fourth straight victory, beating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 at SAP Center on Saturday. Podkolzin, Mattias Ekholm and Alex Formenton scored for Edmonton as Tristian Jarry made 19 saves.
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the remainder of the season with lower-body injury
The New York Rangers announced Saturday that goalie Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season after suffering a lower-body injury against the Washington Capitals. The loss forces New York to rely on backup Dylan Garand, while the club prepares for its Sunday matchup hosting the Vancouver Canucks.
NHL Fantasy Hockey: Andrei Vasilevskiy tops 2026-27 standard goalie rankings as NHL.com releases top 25 list
NHL.com has published its 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey goalie rankings, naming Andrei Vasilevskiy as the No. 1 goalie for standard leagues and listing the top 10 tandem pairings for team-goalie fantasy pools. The update also outlines the standard goalie categories used and explains how fantasy value is quantified.
Mikko Rantanen posts four-point night as Dallas Stars blank Buffalo Sabres 4-0
Mikko Rantanen recorded a goal and three assists and Jake Oettinger made 25 saves for his second straight shutout as the Dallas Stars defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Thursday at KeyBank Center.
Logan Stankoven completes first NHL hat trick as Hurricanes defeat Canucks 7-2
Logan Stankoven scored the first hat trick of his NHL career and the Carolina Hurricanes cruised past the Vancouver Canucks 7-2 at Lenovo Center on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.
Jarvis returns to Hurricanes’ morning skate in regular jersey as shoulder rehab continues
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis advanced in his recovery from right-shoulder surgery, participating in the team’s morning skate Thursday in a regular jersey for the first time, while continuing to build up contact readiness ahead of the next phase of his return timeline.
Evan Bouchard scores twice as Edmonton Oilers defeat Anaheim Ducks 5-2 at Honda Center
Evan Bouchard recorded two goals and an assist to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday at Honda Center, with all five Edmonton goals coming in the second period after the Oilers fell behind 2-0 in the opening frame.
NHL.com releases top-10 rookie fantasy rankings for the 2026-27 season
NHL.com has published a top-10 list of rookies to target in standard fantasy hockey leagues for the 2026-27 season, highlighting Cole Hutson, Gavin McKenna and Porter Martone among the top tier of eligible Calder Trophy candidates.
Panthers edge Kings 2-1 as Matthew Tkachuk scores winner; Brad Marchand leaves with lower-body injury
Matthew Tkachuk scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Seth Jones also scored for Florida, and Jacob Markstrom made 19 saves. Los Angeles got a first-period goal from Alex Laferriere and Darcy Kuemper stopped 26 shots. Florida forward Brad Marchand sustained an apparent lower-body injury late in the second period after a high stick by Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke.
Vegas Golden Knights roll past Seattle Kraken 6-2 at Climate Pledge Arena
Tomas Hertl posted two goals and two assists, while Jack Eichel added a goal and three assists as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena.
Dylan Larkin nets goal and assist as Red Wings beat Senators 5-3 in season opener
Dylan Larkin recorded a goal and an assist in his Detroit Red Wings season debut, leading the Red Wings to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat added two goals and an assist, while John Gibson made 22 saves as Detroit won its first game of the season.
Owen Power scores in overtime as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2
Owen Power netted the winner 4:22 into overtime to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild at KeyBank Center on Tuesday.
Ottawa Senators start post-Brady Tkachuk era with 2-0 start after wins over Maple Leafs and Bruins
The Ottawa Senators are off to a 2-0-0 start in the post-Brady Tkachuk era, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs and then defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 at TD Garden. The team’s early-season momentum comes amid goaltending scrutiny after Linus Ullmark left Monday’s game following a collision described by coach Travis Green as precautionary.
Crosby, Malkin on Ovechkin’s retirement decision as Penguins-Capitals rivalry heads into final matchup window
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin reflected on Alex Ovechkin’s decision to make this season his last in the NHL, praising the Capitals captain’s impact on the league ahead of Pittsburgh’s upcoming games against Washington, beginning Wednesday at Capital One Arena.
Tim Stützle scores twice in first period as Senators beat Bruins 4-1 at TD Garden
Tim Stützle recorded two first-period goals and an assist, and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Monday at TD Garden. Samuel Ersson made eight saves in his Ottawa debut after an offseason trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Marc Gatcomb scores late as Vegas Golden Knights hold off Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at Rogers Arena
Marc Gatcomb scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 at Rogers Arena on Sunday. Mitch Marner and Victor Olofsson also scored for Vegas as Adin Hill made 17 saves, while Paul Cotter and Jonathan Lekkerimaki replied for Vancouver.
NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund and Detroit Red Wings donate Zamboni to Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Grand Rapids
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) Industry Growth Fund, in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings, donated a new Zamboni to Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Grand Rapids, Michigan, supporting the Learn to Play hockey and broader community programming at the nonprofit, multi-venue facility.
Kaprizov scores twice as Minnesota Wild beat Boston Bruins 4-1 in home opener
Kirill Kaprizov recorded two goals and Quinn Hughes added a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild scored four straight to defeat the Boston Bruins 4-1 Saturday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minn., in the Wild’s home opener.
Tommy Novak scores OT winner as Penguins rally to beat Canadiens 6-5
Tommy Novak scored his second goal of the game 1:33 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday after the Penguins squandered a four-goal lead.
Leon Draisaitl scores with 2:27 left as Edmonton Oilers beat Seattle Kraken 3-1 at Rogers Place
Leon Draisaitl scored the go-ahead goal with 2:27 remaining in the third period, helping the Edmonton Oilers defeat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 at Rogers Place on Saturday. Connor McDavid added a goal and an assist for Edmonton, while Bobby McMann scored for Seattle.
Former NHL defenceman Lyle Odelein dies at 58; first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history
Lyle Odelein, a former NHL defenceman who played more than 1,000 games and served as the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history, has died at age 58, the NHL reported Monday and the Blue Jackets confirmed in a statement.
Peterka’s OT winner lifts Bruins to 4-3 win over Jets at Canada Life Centre
JJ Peterka scored 3:21 into overtime as the Boston Bruins erased a late deficit to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Friday at Canada Life Centre. Elias Lindholm’s goal with 1:38 remaining in the third forced the extra frame, after Boston had answered Winnipeg’s early and middle-period scoring.
Tuch scores twice as Capitals defeat Hurricanes 5-2 in season opener at Lenovo Center
Alex Tuch netted two goals in his Washington Capitals debut as the Capitals cruised to a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Friday’s season opener at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Jakub Chychrun added a goal and an assist, while Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson also scored for Washington.
Dylan Garand earns first NHL shutout as New York Rangers defeat Detroit Red Wings 2-0
Dylan Garand made 22 saves for his first NHL shutout as the New York Rangers shut down the Detroit Red Wings with a 2-0 win Friday at Little Caesars Arena.
NHL Fantasy on Ice launches season preview episodes with fantasy and betting focus, including Marchenko–Knies trade discussion
The NHL’s “NHL Fantasy on Ice” podcast has released a set of season preview episodes featuring fantasy and betting analysis, with particular emphasis on the fantasy implications of Kirill Marchenko’s move to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Matthew Knies’ move to the Columbus Blue Jackets, plus early-season waiver-wire and mailbag segments.
Utah Mammoth begin season with 6-0 shutout of Chicago as Clayton Keller and Andre Tourigny stress staying even-keeled
The Utah Mammoth opened their NHL season with a 6-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center on Thursday, setting an early tone that captain Clayton Keller described as the start they wanted and coach Andre Tourigny said reflects a team focused on improving. Utah also got contributions across the lineup, with Dylan Guenther scoring twice, and veterans Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck making key impacts in their debuts after offseason additions.
Utah Mammoth open season with 6-0 shutout win over Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center
Karel Vejmelka made 15 saves as the Utah Mammoth opened their season with a 6-0 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center on Thursday. Dylan Guenther scored twice, Anders Lee added a goal in his Utah debut, and the Mammoth collected a shutout to start their campaign.
Coleman nets winner as Minnesota Wild open season with 3-1 victory over Nashville Predators
Blake Coleman scored the game-winning goal in his Minnesota Wild debut as the Wild opened the season with a 3-1 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Kirill Kaprizov and Nick Foligno also scored for Minnesota, while Jesper Wallstedt made 19 saves.
Matthew Knies records two goals and an assist as Columbus Blue Jackets beat Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in season opener
Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus Blue Jackets debut as the Blue Jackets opened their season with a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena on Thursday.
Hughes brothers deliver overtime winner as New Jersey Devils open season with 3-2 OT victory over Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center
Jack Hughes scored 1:37 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 season-opening win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday at the Prudential Center. The victory came as both teams traded goals in regulation, with New Jersey’s Luke Hughes and Jesper Bratt setting up the OT winner. Luke Evangelista recorded an assist after returning to the lineup following his recent contract extension.
Dylan Larkin will miss Red Wings’ first two games with upper-body injury
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss the team’s season opener and the next game after coach Todd McLellan announced he has an upper-body injury. Detroit is targeting Larkin’s return against the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday.
Victor Hedman returns for Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden
Victor Hedman will return to the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET for the first time since March 19, following a leave of absence taken to prioritize his mental health.
Louis Crevier agrees four-year, $16 million contract with Buffalo Sabres
Defenseman Louis Crevier has signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres, with an average annual value of $4 million. The deal begins next season and runs through the 2030-31 NHL campaign.
Colorado Avalanche open season with 8-4 win over Los Angeles Kings as Nathan MacKinnon records two goals
The Colorado Avalanche scored early and often in a 8-4 home victory over the Los Angeles Kings in both teams’ season openers at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon had two goals, Artturi Lehkonen added two, and the Avalanche received support from Brock Nelson and Parker Kelly as they pulled ahead of a Kings team in its first game under head coach Peter Laviolette.
Maple Leafs earn first win under Jim Hiller, top Islanders 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena
Easton Cowan scored and assisted as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday to record their first win under head coach Jim Hiller. Colton Sissons also scored, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 shots in Toronto’s second game of the season.
Forsling OT winner as Florida Panthers spoil Carolina Hurricanes’ banner raising in 1-0 season opener
Gustav Forsling scored 4.3 seconds into overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 1-0 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center, completing a first-game banner celebration that ended in defeat.
Crosby, Penguins say there is no deadline pressure for new contract talks
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said on Monday that Sidney Crosby and the team are comfortable continuing contract extension discussions without a set deadline before the NHL regular season begins. Crosby enters the final year of a two-year deal and will open the season against the Philadelphia Flyers.
NHL.com names top fantasy hockey category coverage players for 2026-27 season
NHL.com has released its fantasy hockey category coverage rankings for the 2026-27 NHL season, highlighting 10 players it views as top options across categories such as hits, blocks, face-off wins and overall category production.
Macklin Celebrini named San Jose Sharks captain at age 20, becoming youngest current NHL captain
Macklin Celebrini has been named captain of the San Jose Sharks, the NHL team announced Friday, making the 20-year-old the youngest current captain in the league and the youngest captain in franchise history. The appointment follows a recent five-year, $94 million contract signing and comes after the Sharks had been without a captain since Logan Couture announced his retirement on April 15, 2025.
Alex Ovechkin will miss final two Capitals preseason games, expected to be ready for Oct. 2 opener vs. Carolina
The Washington Capitals said Alex Ovechkin will be held out of their final two preseason games as a precaution while he recovers from a lower-body injury. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery indicated the NHL all-time leading goal scorer is on track to play in Washington’s regular-season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 2.
NHL 2026-27 season set to open Sept. 29 with a slate of potential career milestones
With the 2026-27 NHL season beginning Sept. 29, NHL.com flagged a series of milestone thresholds across goals, assists, points, goaltending wins and coaching games that several active players and prominent bench bosses could reach during the year. Among the headline pursuits: Alex Ovechkin chasing 950 goals, Sidney Crosby closing in on 700 goals and 1,800 points, and multiple skaters positioned to climb into the 400-goal and 900-assist milestone tiers.
NHL Preseason Roundup: Red Wings Edge Sabres in OT as Hurricanes Complete Epic Rally vs. Predators
Alex Lyon left early and was replaced by Colten Ellis as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime. Elsewhere in the preseason, the Carolina Hurricanes erased a four-goal deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 6-5, the Florida Panthers topped the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3, and the Columbus Blue Jackets shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 featuring Valeri Nichushkin’s Blue Jackets debut.
NHL Network announces wall-to-wall 2026-27 season programming lineup and new game schedule
NHL Network will deliver studio coverage “wall-to-wall” across the 2026-2027 NHL season, highlighted by live regular-season games beginning with Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 3 and the first NHL Network Showcase airing Oct. 4 between Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings.
NHL confirms death of former Canadiens owner George N. Gillett Jr. at 87
Former Montreal Canadiens owner George N. Gillett Jr. has died at 87, the Canadiens and the NHL announced Wednesday.
NHL Status Report: Tyler Seguin, Alex Ovechkin, Cale Makar and others in preseason injury and lineup updates
NHL.com’s Status Report on September 23, 2026 outlines recent training-camp and preseason availability updates across multiple teams, including Tyler Seguin’s potential return for the Dallas Stars, Alex Ovechkin’s precautionary lower-body status for the Washington Capitals, Cale Makar’s expected readiness for the Colorado Avalanche, and additional notes involving the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild–Dallas game context, the New York Islanders and other skaters.
Premier Sports renews NHL broadcast rights through 2028–29 season
Premier Sports has renewed its National Hockey League (NHL) broadcast rights through the 2028–2029 season, extending a partnership it says dates to 2011. Under the agreement, subscribers are set to receive 15 live NHL games each week during the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, beginning with Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers.
NHL: Adam Sykora out 4–5 months with lower-body injury for New York Rangers, per NHL.com
New York Rangers forward Adam Sykora will miss about four to five months with a lower-body injury suffered in Monday’s 3-2 preseason loss to the New Jersey Devils, NHL.com reported Sept. 23, 2026.
NHL Board of Governors updates expansion talks; Ted Leonsis named chairman, Murray Edwards vice-chair
The NHL Board of Governors received an update on expansion interest, including evaluation of potential markets in Houston or Austin by The Friedkin Group, with the next formal update expected in December. In a separate unanimous decision, the Board selected Ted Leonsis as chairman to replace retiring Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, with Calgary Flames Governor Murray Edwards stepping in as vice-chair.
Mikael Granlund named Anaheim Ducks captain ahead of 2026-27 season opener
The NHL’s Anaheim Ducks announced that Mikael Granlund has been named the team’s captain, replacing Radko Gudas.
Jeremy Jacobs steps down as NHL Board of Governors chairman; Ted Leonsis chosen to replace him
Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs will step down as chairman of the NHL Board of Governors after nearly 20 years. Ted Leonsis, Governor of the Washington Capitals, was chosen unanimously to succeed him, with Calgary Flames Governor Murray Edwards moving into the vice-chair role.
Penguins to feature twin rookies Liam and Markus Ruck in NHL preseason debut vs. Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins will feature twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck in their NHL preseason debuts against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena.
IIHF confirms 2027 World Junior Championship schedule for Edmonton and Red Deer
The IIHF has announced the 2027 World Junior Championship will run Dec. 26, 2026 to Jan. 5, 2027 across Rogers Place in Edmonton and Marchant Crane Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta, featuring preliminary-round games with Canada, the United States and Group A and B rivals.
Cole Caufield nets overtime winner as Canadiens rally past Senators in Kraft Hockeyville preseason game
In a Kraft Hockeyville preseason matchup at Colisée Videotron, Cole Caufield scored twice and added the overtime winner as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday.
NHL.com releases Fantasy Hockey mock draft 2.0 results for the 2026-27 season
NHL.com has published its second Fantasy Hockey mock draft for the 2026-27 season, using a non-keeper format across 12 teams and 192 players. The first round features Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, while the late rounds include a number of goaltending-heavy selections and several injury-related availability notes within the simulation.
Sam Steel agrees to four-year deal with Dallas Stars
The NHL’s Dallas Stars have signed forward Sam Steel to a four-year contract worth $14.8 million, beginning next season, with an average annual value of $3.7 million.
Kevin Hayes announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons
Kevin Hayes has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 12 NHL seasons, bringing his NHL career to 805 regular-season games.
NHL.com Q&A: New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta sets Stanley Cup standard in hometown return
New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta, hired April 16, says championship ambition is the standard for his first season and frames the team’s next steps as both depth-building and roster balance around Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. In an NHL.com Q&A published September 20, Mehta discusses translating lessons from Florida’s consecutive Stanley Cup titles, working with coach Sheldon Keefe, and collaborating day-to-day with Devils executive vice president of hockey operations Martin Brodeur.
NHL: Pavel Dorofeyev’s Connecticut training to ease transition to New York Rangers
Pavel Dorofeyev, acquired by the New York Rangers on June 26, says his training summers in Connecticut have helped him adapt to the team ahead of training camp.
Gavin McKenna makes Toronto Maple Leafs preseason debut against Montreal Canadiens after 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 selection
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, logged 20:39 and had three shots in his preseason debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Auston Matthews sees Matthew Knies ready to “elevate” as Toronto Maple Leafs open preseason vs Canadiens
Auston Matthews says Matthew Knies is ready to “elevate” his game as the Toronto Maple Leafs open the pre-season against the Montreal Canadiens. Knies says he is back to 100 per cent after a knee injury affected much of his 2025-26 season.
Healthy Pierre-Luc Dubois ready for impact role with Washington Capitals at training camp
The Washington Capitals say Pierre-Luc Dubois is healthy and has been leading the way through the early stages of training camp after missing significant time last season with abdominal and adductor injuries that required surgery and a later hand fracture.
Gavin McKenna set for Toronto Maple Leafs preseason debut vs. Montreal Canadiens on Saturday
Gavin McKenna is set to make his Toronto Maple Leafs preseason debut Saturday when the Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena.
Drew Doughty named 15th captain of Los Angeles Kings, with leadership group updated
The Los Angeles Kings have named Drew Doughty their 15th captain, appointing Adrian Kempe and Mikey Anderson as alternate captains and adding Artemi Panarin in that role. Doughty said his focus after taking over from the retired Anze Kopitar is on winning the Stanley Cup.
Martin Brodeur says Jack Hughes is taking greater responsibility with the New Jersey Devils
Devils executive vice-president Martin Brodeur says Jack Hughes has returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics with a more mature approach and greater willingness to take on responsibility for New Jersey.
Mike Babcock says Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will start Oilers season on same line vs. Canucks
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will open the season together as two-thirds of the team’s top line when the Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 29.
Patrick Kane opens Chicago Blackhawks training camp as alternate captain, ahead of Sept. 29 season opener
The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks began training camp on Thursday with Patrick Kane set as an alternate captain, and the team’s leadership group also includes Connor Bedard as captain. Kane, entering his 20th NHL season and second stint with Chicago, is on a two-year contract signed July 23.
Alex Ovechkin marks 22nd Capitals camp, opened with new teammates and confirms return on a one-year deal
The Washington Capitals began Alex Ovechkin’s 22nd NHL training camp with new faces on the ice and a focus on roster depth as Ovechkin enters his 41st season following a one-year contract signed July 2.
William Nylander says he’s “super excited” to start Maple Leafs training camp on a line with Gavin McKenna
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander said he is “super excited” after being placed on a line with 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna and captain John Tavares on the first day of training camp, with head coach Jim Hiller describing the pairing as a fit shaped by McKenna living at the Tavares family home.
San Jose Sharks sign coach Ryan Warsofsky to multiyear contract
The San Jose Sharks announced they have signed head coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contract, extending the deal for the 37-year-old who was hired on June 13, 2024.
Seth Jarvis skates in noncontact jersey as Carolina Hurricanes recover ahead of shoulder-surgery timeline
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis, recovering from right-shoulder surgery performed in late June, skated in a non-contact jersey during the team’s first training camp practice Thursday and said he feels “ahead of schedule.” The Hurricanes also said restricted free agent defenceman Alexander Nikishin will not be at camp because he is not under contract, while preparations continue for the season opener against the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center on Sept. 29.
Winnipeg Jets open camp without Connor Hellebuyck as team keeps contract goalie in limbo
Winnipeg Jets teammates began training camp Thursday without Connor Hellebuyck after the team suspended him for failing to report. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said the franchise is seeking the right deal and is not willing to simply trade him away.
Dylan Larkin says Detroit Red Wings trade request ‘wasn't easy’ and remains unclear
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin said Thursday that requesting a trade was not easy and that he does not regret making the request, but he declined to clarify where the situation stands or whether it has any path to resolution.
Connor Hellebuyck suspended after not reporting to Winnipeg Jets training camp, NHL.com reports
Connor Hellebuyck did not report to the Winnipeg Jets’ training camp on Wednesday and was suspended by the team, according to NHL.com. The move follows Hellebuyck’s earlier public request for a trade from Winnipeg.
Maple Leafs first pick Gavin McKenna joins John Tavares and Auston Matthews at Toronto media day
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie prospect Gavin McKenna, selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, attended Toronto’s media day and spoke with leadership including captains Auston Matthews and John Tavares ahead of training camp and the team’s Sept. 29 season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.
NHL.com releases 2026-27 fantasy point projections, led by McDavid and MacKinnon
NHL.com has published forward and defenseman point totals projected for the 2026-27 NHL season (84-game basis) for fantasy hockey, with Connor McDavid (135) and Nathan MacKinnon (130) topping the list. The projections also include league-wide notes on injuries and how estimated totals were developed.
NHL.com releases Fantasy Hockey mock draft for 2026-27 season featuring Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini
NHL.com has published a Fantasy Hockey mock draft for the 2026-27 season, simulating rosters for 12 teams and listing 192 players in standard fantasy categories. The first overall pick was Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, ahead of Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks.
NHL.com releases top 10 rookie rankings for standard fantasy hockey leagues in 2026-27
NHL.com has published its top 10 rookie rankings for standard fantasy hockey leagues for the 2026-27 season, highlighting 2025 and 2026 draft picks and rookie-eligible players across multiple teams. The list notes which names are eligible for the Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the best NHL rookie as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.