Matt Pavelich, first linesman in Hockey Hall of Fame, dies at 92
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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Senators forwards Burakovsky and Foegele sidelined three to four weeks
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green announced that forwards Andre Burakovsky and Warren Foegele will each miss three to four weeks due to injuries.
Ducks place veteran defenseman Nick Jensen on waivers
The Anaheim Ducks placed 36-year-old defenseman Nick Jensen on waivers on October 31, 2026, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Jensen signed a two-year, $4.5MM deal with Anaheim in July.
Blues' Colton Parayko day-to-day with upper-body injury; Theo Lindstein recalled
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, according to Daily Faceoff. The club recalled prospect Theo Lindstein ahead of its game in Detroit.
Perron set for Stars debut; Lindell expected back in lineup
Veteran forward David Perron is set to make his Dallas Stars debut after a conditioning period, while defenseman Esa Lindell is expected to return to the active lineup for the upcoming game.
Maple Leafs activate defenseman Chris Tanev from injured reserve
The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken Chris Tanev off injured reserve, and the veteran defenseman is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday after a three-week absence.
Horcoff Faces Early Test as Interim GM Amid Star's Trade Demand
Shawn Horcoff is managing a star player's trade demand in his first six weeks as interim general manager, according to Daily Faceoff, which framed the situation as a difficult start to his first GM job.
Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson sidelined two weeks with lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson faces a two-week absence due to a lower-body injury, marking his second lower-body injury early in the season.
New York Islanders Recall Defenseman Isaiah George From AHL Hamilton
The New York Islanders recalled defenseman Isaiah George from AHL Hamilton after veteran blueliner Ryan Pulock sustained an upper-body injury.
Daily Faceoff weighs Canadian teams' 2026-27 playoff chances
Daily Faceoff published an analysis of which Canadian NHL teams could reach the 2026-27 Stanley Cup playoffs, based on early season performance and roster consistency. No specific team predictions were included in the available material.
Colorado Avalanche Recall Forward Gavin Brindley From AHL
The Colorado Avalanche have recalled forward Gavin Brindley from their AHL affiliate to address lineup uncertainty as Logan O'Connor attends a family funeral.
Hurricanes ride three-game win streak into matchup with Jets
The Carolina Hurricanes bring a three-game winning streak and an 11-2-2 record into their game against the Winnipeg Jets, who are seeking to improve their position in the Central Division.
Avalanche host Flames with home win streak on the line
The Colorado Avalanche welcome the Calgary Flames on Saturday, according to an ESPN game preview, with Colorado looking to keep its home win streak going early in the regular season.
Wild visit Capitals in matchup of division contenders
Minnesota Wild (9-3-3) travel to face the Washington Capitals (8-4), according to an ESPN game preview. The preview headline references a two-goal performance by Hutson.
Coronato tallies four points as Flames defeat Kraken 6-2
Matt Coronato recorded a career-high four points to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night.
Senators place Foegele on IR, recall Tomasino and Bourgault
Ottawa put Warren Foegele on injured reserve with a knee injury and recalled Philip Tomasino and Xavier Bourgault from Belleville. Hayden Hodgson's two-game suspension also opens lineup spots on the upcoming road trip.
Lightning say they have no plans to trade Kucherov despite request
The Tampa Bay Lightning say they do not intend to move star forward Nikita Kucherov, according to Daily Faceoff, even after the veteran playmaker requested a trade.
Lundell's hat trick leads Panthers past Jets 5-2
Anton Lundell scored three goals and Seth Jones added a goal and two assists as the Florida Panthers beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Friday night, according to ESPN.
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson suspended two games by NHL player safety
The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson for two games over a charging and boarding incident involving Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke.
Blues Recall Defenseman Theo Lindstein Ahead of Road Trip
The St. Louis Blues recalled defenseman Theo Lindstein from the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds to add depth for a four-game road trip, with Colton Parayko dealing with an upper-body injury.
Hellebuyck wins second straight as Devils beat Golden Knights 5-2
Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves for his second consecutive win with the New Jersey Devils, and Jack Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk each scored twice in a 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Waiver claim Merilainen takes over Canucks crease amid Demko rehab
Claimed on waivers from Ottawa before the season, Leevi Merilainen has started six of Vancouver's last eight games while Thatcher Demko rehabs from hip surgery. The Canucks are weighing how much to play the 24-year-old.
Kucherov reportedly tells Lightning he won't extend, requests trade
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Nikita Kucherov has informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he will not sign an extension and has asked to be traded. The reigning MVP's future in Tampa Bay is now in question.
Red Wings Recall Bernard-Docker, Send Sandin-Pellikka to Grand Rapids
Detroit recalled defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from AHL Grand Rapids and reassigned defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka to the minor league club, the team announced. Bernard-Docker is expected to serve as a seventh defenseman on the right side.
Canada opposes CAS ruling clearing Russia's return to IIHF play
Canada's sport secretary and Hockey Canada criticized a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that would let Russia back into IIHF competitions in 2027. Both are weighing the impact on events hosted in Canada.
Canucks place Filip Chytil on injured reserve, recall Jacob Quillan
The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve after he took a hard hit in Thursday's loss, and recalled Jacob Quillan to fill the roster spot.
Golden Knights recall Rondbjerg, reassign Whitehead to AHL Henderson
Vegas recalled forward Jonas Røndbjerg and returned goaltender Cameron Whitehead to AHL Henderson on Oct. 30, reversing Tuesday's moves and indicating Carter Hart is ready to return.
Senators forward Warren Foegele placed on injured list with knee injury
Ottawa Senators forward Warren Foegele has been placed on the injured list with a knee injury, according to Postmedia reporting. He was hurt Tuesday against Vegas on a knee-on-knee collision with Jeremy Lauzon.
Canucks' Filip Chytil out Saturday vs. Maple Leafs, being evaluated
Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil will miss Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and is being evaluated for a possible recurrence of an upper-body injury, coach Manny Malhotra said.
Maple Leafs turn to Anthony Stolarz against Canucks
Toronto coach Jim Hiller said Anthony Stolarz will start in goal Saturday against Vancouver, a decision he said was planned in advance after Sergei Bobrovsky's rough outing in Seattle.
Tanev says he is ready to return for Maple Leafs against Canucks
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev said Friday he is ready to play Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks after recovering from an injury suffered earlier this month.
Ducks send rookie Nikita Klepov back to OHL's Saginaw Spirit
The Anaheim Ducks reassigned 18-year-old forward Nikita Klepov to the OHL's Saginaw Spirit after four NHL games. Returning before the 10-game mark means his entry-level contract's first year does not begin.
ESPN: Oilers' Babcock using healthy scratches to set accountability standard
According to ESPN, new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is using healthy scratches to deliver an accountability message to the locker room and establish high standards early in his tenure.
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson expected to miss eight weeks with ankle injury
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson is expected to miss about eight weeks after suffering an ankle injury in a recent win over the New Jersey Devils, according to Daily Faceoff.
Daily Faceoff: Depleted roster behind Ducks' early-season struggles
Daily Faceoff analysis says the Anaheim Ducks' slow start this season stems from a severely depleted roster, and that the struggles follow a heavily disruptive offseason.
Babcock's structured Oilers lead NHL in rush chances against
Under Mike Babcock, the Edmonton Oilers have shifted to a more disciplined style, leading the NHL in rush chances against while ranking second in dump-in rate and puck battles won, according to Sportsnet.
Hellebuyck wins Devils debut as New Jersey's Cup odds shorten
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 11 of 12 slot shots in a 5-1 Devils win over Dallas in his New Jersey debut. ESPN reported the Devils' Stanley Cup odds moved from 25-1 to 14-1 after the trade.
Atlantic logjam, Hellebuyck trade headline first month of NHL season
A month into the season, every Atlantic Division team sits above .500, setting up disappointment for several contenders. New Jersey's acquisition of Connor Hellebuyck could also loosen the goaltending market, according to Sportsnet.
Pettersson's hot start lifts trade value as Canucks weigh options
Elias Pettersson's productive start has raised his trade value, according to Pro Hockey Rumors, but his $92.8MM contract and inconsistent recent seasons leave suitors cautious about a deal.
Flames recall Stromgren, Sergeev amid injuries to Cooley, Othmann, Zary
Calgary recalled William Stromgren and Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL Wranglers after Devin Cooley was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and Brennan Othmann was listed day-to-day. Connor Zary is week-to-week after knee surgery.