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.
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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.
Penguins Activate Brazeau, Kindel and Girard; Söderblom to IR
Pittsburgh activated Justin Brazeau, Benjamin Kindel and Samuel Girard from injured reserve, placed Elmer Söderblom on IR with an upper-body injury and sent two players to the AHL.
Thomas Chabot returns for Senators against Kings, Warren Foegele out
Ottawa Senators captain Thomas Chabot returns from an upper-body injury against the Los Angeles Kings, while forward Warren Foegele faces an extended absence.
Wild claim defenceman Cameron Crotty off waivers from Senators
The Minnesota Wild claimed defenceman Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Crotty returns to Minnesota after a one-game stint with the Wild in 2024-25.
Blue Jackets' Carson Soucy clears waivers after roster crunch
Carson Soucy cleared waivers on October 29 after the Columbus Blue Jackets placed him there a day earlier. Columbus can erase his full cap hit by assigning him to AHL Cleveland.
Daily Faceoff: Sabres due for better bounces amid slow start
Daily Faceoff published an analysis arguing the Buffalo Sabres are overdue for better puck luck after a slow start, pointing to last season as evidence of the team's potential.
Dylan Larkin sitting out from Detroit Red Wings lineup awaiting trade
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has chosen to sit out of games until he is traded, according to reports.
Daily Faceoff weighs Jarry's shutout as encouraging sign for Oilers
Tristan Jarry's shutout against the Calgary Flames drew praise on Daily Faceoff Live, where the panel framed it as an encouraging sign for an Oilers team in need of goaltending.
Kings send Jared Wright to AHL, recall Martin Chromiak
The Los Angeles Kings reassigned winger Jared Wright to the AHL's Ontario Reign and recalled winger Martin Chromiak, the team announced. Wright played three games during his week-long NHL stint.
Former TMU defenceman Artem Duda to make NHL debut with Mammoth
Artem Duda, a former Toronto Metropolitan University defenceman, will make his NHL debut for the Utah Mammoth against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, the team announced after morning skate.
Morgan Frost says he wants to remain with Flames long-term
Flames centre Morgan Frost told Sportsnet he would love to stay in Calgary, citing opportunity on a young team. His comments follow Zach Whitecloud expressing similar interest in remaining with the club.
Stars' Capobianco out four weeks with lower-body injury; Steel returns
Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco will miss four weeks with a lower-body injury sustained Tuesday, according to Daily Faceoff. Forward Sam Steel returns to the lineup after missing two games with an undisclosed issue.
Daily Faceoff: Bobrovsky's shaky road trip raises questions about Leafs' No. 1 job
Daily Faceoff reports that Sergei Bobrovsky's struggles continued with a poor showing in Seattle, part of a shaky road trip that has raised questions about who should be Toronto's No. 1 goaltender.
Lightning's Victor Hedman set to return against Jets
According to Daily Faceoff, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman will return to the lineup against the Winnipeg Jets. The Lightning enter the game on a two-game losing streak.
Report: Oilers' Babcock eyeing Rangers forward Matt Rempe
According to Frank Seravalli, Oilers coach Mike Babcock admires Rangers forward Matt Rempe as Edmonton seeks more size and toughness up front, with GM Stan Bowman exploring the trade market.
Report: Wild's Faber clears return protocol; Spurgeon out week to week
According to Daily Faceoff, Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has cleared return to play protocol after missing the entire regular season with a skull fracture, while Jared Spurgeon is out week to week.
Barkov, Marchand back on the ice for Panthers
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov and winger Brad Marchand resumed skating Thursday, coach Paul Maurice said. Barkov remains about four weeks from games and Marchand about three.
Hurricanes' Taylor Hall out a few more games with upper-body injury
Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall will miss at least the next couple of games with an upper-body injury, head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday. Hall has not played since Oct. 13.
Larkin to sit out Thursday as Red Wings interim GM prepares to address situation
Dylan Larkin will not play Thursday against Chicago, Detroit coach Todd McLellan said, adding that interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation. Larkin requested a trade in the summer.
Bobrovsky allows five on 17 shots as Maple Leafs fall to Kraken
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 12 of 17 shots in Toronto's 5-4 loss to Seattle, with Brandon Montour scoring the winner with 32 seconds left. Bobrovsky has allowed three or more goals in nine of 10 starts.
Wolf enters in relief after Cooley's lower-body injury against Oilers
Devin Cooley left Calgary's game in Edmonton with a lower-body injury late in the first period, and Dustin Wolf came on in relief for his first action since Oct. 15.
Capitals defeat Flyers 5-2 as Tuch scores twice and McDavid sets assist record
Alex Tuch scored twice and Logan Thompson returned from injury to help the Washington Capitals defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid set an NHL record with an assist in his 13th straight game to start the season as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames.
Montour scores late to lift Kraken over Maple Leafs 5-4
Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds remaining to give the Seattle Kraken a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, spoiling a three-point performance from rookie Gavin McKenna.
Oilers blank Flames 4-0 as McDavid extends point streak to 13 games
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday, improving to 9-2-2. Connor McDavid had two assists and has recorded a point in all 13 games this season.
Jarry shutout, McDavid record assist streak as Oilers blank Flames 4-0
Tristan Jarry stopped 24 shots as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday. Connor McDavid had two assists, setting an NHL record with a 13-game season-opening assist streak.
Flames goaltender Devin Cooley and forward Brennan Othmann exit game against Oilers
Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley and forward Brennan Othmann both departed Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers due to injuries sustained in the first period.
McDavid sets NHL record with 13-game season-opening assist streak
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid set an NHL record with an assist in his 13th straight game to open the season, breaking the previous mark of 12 games. He has 35 points in 13 games.
Guerin says Wild contract talks with Quinn Hughes have gone quiet
Wild GM Bill Guerin said on WCCO that he has not spoken with Quinn Hughes' camp about a new contract in a long time, with no date set to resume talks. Hughes is in the final year of his deal at a $7.85 million cap hit.
Oilers expect Dickinson, Ekholm back against Flames
Jason Dickinson and Mattias Ekholm are expected to return for the Edmonton Oilers against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, according to Sportsnet. Dickinson was activated from injured reserve.
McKenna moves to Maple Leafs top line with Matthews, Roslovic
Rookie Gavin McKenna was promoted to Toronto's top line alongside Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic for the Maple Leafs' game against the Seattle Kraken, per Sportsnet.
Michkov's hot start reshapes his RFA case with Flyers
Matvei Michkov, a pending restricted free agent, leads the Philadelphia Flyers in goals through 14 games after a 20-goal, 31-assist season that followed questions about his conditioning and commitment.
Oliver Moore returns from healthy scratch, helps Blackhawks beat Kings
Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore was scratched for Sunday's loss to Florida but returned Tuesday and played well in a 2-1 win over Los Angeles, according to Sportsnet.
Toronto Maple Leafs provide multiple injury updates
The Toronto Maple Leafs issued status updates for several players on Wednesday, including a week-to-week timeline for Kirill Marchenko and a day-to-day designation for Chris Tanev.
Evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs after the first month of the 2026-27 season
An analysis of the Toronto Maple Leafs after one month examines team performance, speed metrics, goaltending, and player output including Morgan Rielly.
Ottawa Senators place Cameron Crotty on waivers as Thomas Chabot nears return
The Ottawa Senators placed defenceman Cameron Crotty on waivers Wednesday, clearing a roster spot as captain Thomas Chabot prepares to return from an upper-body injury for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Red Wings scouting Canadiens as Larkin trade price stays high
According to Sportsnet, the price for Dylan Larkin remains prohibitive, but Detroit has scouted Montreal repeatedly. Larkin has not listed the Canadiens as a team he would waive his no-movement clause for.
Sportsnet projects NHL salary cap could reach $150 million by 2029-30
According to Sportsnet, the NHL salary cap ceiling could climb to $150 million USD by 2029-30, a 44 per cent rise from this season's $104 million, as the league finishes smoothing out post-pandemic cap growth.
Oilers place forward Zach Hyman on injured reserve with stiff neck
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman has landed on injured reserve with a stiff neck following a hit during Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Young players Cowan and McKenna shift the feel of the Maple Leafs room
One month into the 2026-27 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs' heavily turned-over roster has a different off-ice energy, with young players Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna among the new influences, according to Sportsnet.