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.
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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.
Daily Faceoff ranks the 10 most intimidating coaches in NHL history
A Daily Faceoff list ranks the 10 scariest head coaches in NHL history, arguing that their intimidating methods often came with championship success. The supplied excerpt did not include the full ranking order.
Thompson's five points lift Sabres past Ducks in 7-6 barnburner
Tage Thompson recorded five points as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-6 in a high-scoring game, according to Daily Faceoff.
Larkin Steps Away From Red Wings; Detroit Suspends Him Without Pay
Dylan Larkin told the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday he will no longer play for the club. Detroit suspended him without pay and removed his dressing-room nameplate, with no trade close according to Sportsnet.
Robertson Could Delay Extension Talks Until 2027
Jason Robertson is signed with Dallas for 2026-27 at $12MM but cannot sign an extension until January 2027. According to Pierre LeBrun, his camp may wait for other contracts to settle first.
Quinn Hughes still unsigned as Wild weigh extension options
Quinn Hughes remains without a contract extension in Minnesota as November approaches. According to Sportsnet, the Wild are reportedly willing to offer a max deal, but no agreement has been reached.
Kypreos urges Maple Leafs to protect picks, prospects on trade market
Sportsnet analyst Nick Kypreos says the Toronto Maple Leafs should guard their remaining draft picks and prospects rather than trade premium assets for short-term help, citing a report that the club is open to moving future first-rounders.
Daily Faceoff lists top early re-entry prospects for 2027 NHL Draft
Daily Faceoff published an early look at five re-entry prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft, covering players passed over previously who the outlet argues deserve attention from scouts.
Wild interested in Dylan Larkin, but asset question lingers
According to Daily Faceoff, the Minnesota Wild have strong interest in Dylan Larkin, though it is unclear whether they have the assets to complete a deal. A third team may be needed to facilitate a trade.
Kings' Brandt Clarke Out With Upper-Body Injury After Hodgson Hit
The Los Angeles Kings announced defenseman Brandt Clarke would not return to Thursday's game against Ottawa with an upper-body injury after a second-period elbow from Hayden Hodgson, who received a major penalty and game misconduct.
Court of arbitration rules Russia must be permitted to return to international hockey
The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the international hockey ban on Russia, creating scheduling complexities for future world championships as organizing bodies evaluate the ruling.
Stars and Blue Jackets set for non-conference matchup
The Dallas Stars (7-5-1, Central Division) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-6, Metropolitan Division) in a non-conference game, according to an ESPN preview.
Islanders host Oilers after overtime win
The New York Islanders (7-4-2) host the Edmonton Oilers (9-2-2) in a cross-conference matchup, according to an ESPN game preview. The Islanders enter the game following an overtime victory.
Maple Leafs visit Canucks after McKenna's two-goal game
Toronto (7-6-2) travels to face Vancouver (3-11-1) in an NHL matchup, according to an ESPN game preview. The preview headline notes McKenna's two-goal game ahead of the meeting.
Kings defeat Senators 6-5 in overtime after surrendering four-goal third-period lead
Quinton Byfield scored in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 6-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators after squandering a four-goal lead in the third period.
Sharks rally with three third-period goals to stun Canucks 3-2
The San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 thanks to a rapid three-goal outburst.
Canadiens finish 4-0-0 road trip with 5-2 win over Stars
The Montreal Canadiens completed a perfect four-game road trip with a 5-2 win at the Dallas Stars on Thursday, despite missing captain Nick Suzuki and other key players.
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson ejected for boarding Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke
Ottawa forward Hayden Hodgson received a major penalty and game misconduct for a dangerous hit on Los Angeles defenceman Brandt Clarke during Thursday's action.
Schaefer's overtime goal gives Islanders road win over Wild
Matthew Schaefer scored 33 seconds into overtime and finished with two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild, ending Minnesota's three-game win streak.
Senators' Andre Burakovsky ruled out vs. Kings with lower-body injury
Ottawa Senators winger Andre Burakovsky left Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings with a lower-body injury, the team announced. He played 4:54 before being ruled out in the second period.
Seider says Red Wings moving on after Larkin suspension and trade wait
Moritz Seider said Detroit must turn the page after Dylan Larkin was suspended without pay while the team weighs trade offers. Viktor Arvidsson's hat trick lifted the Red Wings to a 4-1 win over Chicago.
Caufield, Newhook each score twice as Canadiens beat Stars 5-2
Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook each scored twice and Jakub Dobes made 17 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 for their fourth straight road win.
Cooley hat trick and Sergachev OT winner lift Utah past Penguins
Logan Cooley scored a hat trick including a game-tying goal with one second left in regulation, and Mikhail Sergachev added the overtime winner as the Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.
Islanders' Ryan Pulock exits game with upper-body injury
New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock left a game with an upper-body injury after playing just two shifts, according to Daily Faceoff. He exited following an awkward board battle with Yakov Trenin.
Holmberg's four points lift Lightning past Jets 6-4
Pontus Holmberg recorded a career-high four points as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 on Thursday. Tampa Bay is 6-0 at home, while Winnipeg's winless run reached seven games.
Stars activate Cameron Hughes from IR, place him on waivers
Dallas activated forward Cameron Hughes from season-opening injured reserve and placed him on waivers, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Hughes, 30, is expected to return to the AHL Texas Stars if he clears.
Goaltender Nico Daws makes debut for Winnipeg Jets in relief appearance
Recently acquired goaltender Nico Daws made his first appearance for the Winnipeg Jets during a Thursday night game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, replacing Stuart Skinner at the start of the third period.
Hutson passes Henri Richard for Canadiens assists record before age 23
Lane Hutson's assist on Alex Newhook's goal Thursday gave him 136 career assists before turning 23, surpassing Henri Richard's Canadiens record of 135 set in 1958.
Fan launches financial tracker following Dylan Larkin suspension and trade request
An anonymous fan has created LarkinLosses.com to track financial penalties stemming from Dylan Larkin's suspension and trade request from the Detroit Red Wings.
Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson sidelined against Stars
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson missed Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury and will undergo further evaluation back in Montreal.
Sabres to activate Sam Carrick; Konsta Helenius leaves road trip
The Buffalo Sabres are expected to activate forward Sam Carrick from injured reserve before facing the Anaheim Ducks, while forward Konsta Helenius has left the road trip with an upper-body injury for further evaluation in Buffalo.
Red Wings Recall Sheldon Dries, Reassign Michal Postava to Grand Rapids
Detroit recalled forward Sheldon Dries under emergency conditions and sent goaltender Michal Postava back to AHL Grand Rapids ahead of its game against Chicago, per a team announcement.
Koivunen's eight-year Penguins extension draws scrutiny early in season
Ville Koivunen signed an eight-year, $32MM extension with Pittsburgh in the summer after limited NHL production. According to Pro Hockey Rumors, the deal is a bet on upside that could set a trend or serve as a warning.
Report: Rangers still need to address center depth
According to Daily Faceoff, the New York Rangers have improved their defense and wing depth but still need to upgrade at center. No specific players or transactions were named.
Penguins activate Kindel and Girard from injured reserve
Pittsburgh activated forward Ben Kindel and defenceman Sam Girard from injured reserve Thursday. Kindel is expected to play against Utah; Girard is a game-time decision.
Sabres' Konsta Helenius out two games with upper-body injury
Buffalo Sabres forward Konsta Helenius will miss the next two games because of an upper-body injury, according to Daily Faceoff. He has one goal and three points in 11 games this season.
Wild's Max Shabanov off to strong start with arbitration rights looming
Max Shabanov has nine points in 13 games with the Minnesota Wild on a one-year, $1.6MM deal, and according to Pro Hockey Rumors he is building a case for a raise as an arbitration-eligible RFA.