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Boston Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov was handed the maximum allowable fine of $5,000 by the NHL department of player safety for a roughing incident involving Chicago Blackhawks blueliner Alex Vlasic during a Saturday matchup.
Former NHL general manager Doug MacLean discussed the difficulty of stepping into his first executive job and his career in media on Game Day, according to Daily Faceoff.
Sidney Crosby set the NHL record for most assists with a single franchise in Pittsburgh's 5-4 loss at Montreal, and his three-point night tied Marcel Dionne for sixth on the all-time points list at 1,771.
Goaltender Matt Tomkins is set to make his Edmonton Oilers debut against the New York Rangers, marking his first NHL appearance since April 2024.
The Edmonton Oilers travel to face the New York Rangers following a two-goal game from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, according to an ESPN preview. Edmonton is described as carrying early-season momentum into the matchup.
The Calgary Flames look to end their road losing streak in a Pacific Division game against the San Jose Sharks. Both teams enter the matchup with six wins this season.
The Colorado Avalanche (8-5-1) travel to face the Chicago Blackhawks (4-9-1) in a Central Division matchup, with Artturi Lehkonen coming off a two-goal game, according to ESPN's preview.
Anaheim, 5-7-1 in the Pacific Division, hosts Ottawa, 9-5-1 in the Atlantic Division, according to ESPN's preview. Cutter Gauthier enters the matchup after a two-goal showing.
Boston, 10-4-1 in the Atlantic Division, meets Vegas, 9-5-1 in the Pacific Division, in an ESPN-listed matchup. The Bruins enter off an overtime victory.
The Florida Panthers (8-4-2) carry a win streak into their game against the Detroit Red Wings (6-5-3), per an ESPN preview. Both clubs sit in the Atlantic Division.
Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday evening.
With captain Nick sidelined due to a hand injury, veteran centres Jake and Phillip have anchored the Montreal squad to five consecutive victories. Their elite two-way play and steady leadership have successfully guided the younger skaters through a crucial stretch.
The Vancouver Canucks fell to 3-12-1 after a 4-2 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs, though head coach Manny Malhotra noted ongoing improvements in the team's overall effort and five-on-five play.
Wayne Gretzky remains the undisputed all-time leader in NHL career points, a record that stands as the sport's most iconic statistical benchmark. The article highlights his historic dominance while providing context on other top performers in the league's scoring history.
Alex Ovechkin holds the record for the most individual career goals in NHL history. Which other players are at the top of the list?
Thomas Harley and Arttu Hyry each scored in the final seconds of their periods as the Dallas Stars defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday night, according to ESPN.
Josh Anderson scored twice and added an assist as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive win, with Jacob Fowler making 25 saves.
Auston Matthews scored his team-leading 11th goal and William Nylander added a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday.
According to Sportsnet, Nikita Kucherov would consider the Maple Leafs and Canadiens among trade destinations, while the Lightning say they have no intention of trading him.
Dylan Larkin is sitting out while seeking a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, and according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, his 10-team trade list could be altered within 24 to 48 hours.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby surpassed Ray Bourque to claim the NHL record for assists with a single franchise, collecting his 1,112th career helper against the Montreal Canadiens.
Adrian Kempe missed his first game of the season with an undisclosed injury, listed day-to-day by the Kings. Prospect Martin Chromiak made his NHL debut on the top line in his place against Buffalo.
Tage Thompson scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Tage Thompson scored twice as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday, extending their road point streak to seven straight games.
Tim Stützle and Dylan Cozens each had a goal and an assist as the Ottawa Senators defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1, giving Ottawa its ninth October win and tying a franchise record.
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins because of illness, with Owen Beck taking his spot in the lineup.
Tristan Jarry made 18 saves for his second consecutive shutout as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-0 on Saturday. Edmonton improved to 10-2-2 this season.
The New York Rangers recalled defenseman Matthew Robertson from AHL Hartford on October 31. With Sean Durzi and Braden Schneider banged up, Robertson could play against Edmonton.
The St. Louis Blues sent defenseman Quinton Burns back to the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds on October 31 after a week-long recall in which he did not appear in a game.
Anaheim recalled goaltender Laurent Brossoit from AHL San Diego on Saturday, and he will start against Ottawa. The move comes with Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso both below a .900 save percentage.
Steven Stamkos scored a late goal and then the shootout winner as the Nashville Predators beat his former team, the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-4 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Flyers sent defenseman Hunter McDonald to AHL Lehigh Valley, opening two roster spots ahead of Sunday's game against Utah, when Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny are expected to return.
Connor McDavid extended his season-opening assist streak to 14 games as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-0 on the road, according to ESPN.
Elias Lindholm scored in overtime as the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 after erasing a late deficit. The win extended Boston's home winning streak to five games.
Columbus activated defenseman Ivan Provorov from injured reserve on October 31, 2026, after a lower-body injury cost him a little more than four weeks. He was set to make his season debut against Dallas.
The Dallas Stars activated defenseman Esa Lindell from injured reserve and placed blueliner Kyle Capobianco on injured reserve with a leg injury. Meanwhile, veteran forward David Perron prepares for his team debut.
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki scored his first career NHL goal to finish the St. Louis Blues' comeback from a two-goal third-period deficit in a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected during the first period after a knee-on-knee collision with Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard, according to Daily Faceoff.
The Utah Mammoth assigned 21-year-old winger Daniil But to AHL Tucson after limited ice time in 13 NHL games this season. The move opens a roster spot in Utah.
Matt Pavelich, the first linesman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, has died at 92, according to ESPN. He is remembered for a pioneering career as an NHL official.
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