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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.
Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in 2025 and unanimous Calder Trophy winner, is off to a strong start in his second NHL season with the New York Islanders, according to Sportsnet.
Filip Hronek scored on the power play with 11 seconds left in overtime as the Vancouver Canucks rallied from a 5-2 third-period deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 and end a 10-game losing streak.
Raphael Lavoie scored his first career NHL goal in the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Tuesday, ending a three-game losing streak.
Matthew Schaefer played every second of overtime, the first player to do so since the NHL began tracking the data in 2009-10, as the Islanders beat the Predators 4-3 in a shootout.
Carter Verhaeghe scored twice and Matthew Tkachuk added four assists as Florida beat Winnipeg 5-1 on Tuesday. The loss was the Jets' sixth straight and their seventh defeat in eight games.
Goaltender Jacob Fowler made 46 saves for a shutout, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.
Kent Johnson scored twice, including the overtime winner 2:22 into the extra period, as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 after nearly losing a three-goal first-period lead.
Former NHL assistant Dave Hakstol took over Arizona State's hockey program mid-season following a player's severe medical emergency and the departure of the previous coach.
With Zach Hyman appearing to suffer another concussion, Edmonton fans want 22-year-old Ike Howard in a top-six role. According to Sportsnet, the Oilers are favoring a patient development path for the young forward.
Vegas goaltender Carter Hart departed the morning skate early with an undisclosed injury, forcing Adin Hill to take the start against Ottawa.
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said the Jets locker room still values playing in Winnipeg following Connor Hellebuyck's trade to New Jersey, pointing to captain Adam Lowry and other core players.
Maple Leafs winger Jack Roslovic recorded six points across three games against his former teams during Toronto's four-game regulation win streak, according to Sportsnet.
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is scheduled to make his starting debut for the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars following his recent trade from Winnipeg.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel returned to practice Tuesday, a week after collapsing on a team flight due to a vasovagal episode. The 19-year-old was hospitalized and released the next day.
Undrafted rookie Michal Postava made his first NHL start and stopped Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Monday.
Rookie Matvei Gridin scored two goals and broke out a Griddy celebration as the Calgary Flames beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Monday night.
Toronto captain Auston Matthews disputed the third-period delay-of-game penalty he received in Monday's loss to Calgary, saying officials should be certain before making such calls.
Lucas Raymond scored the shootout winner and added two assists as Detroit rallied to beat Edmonton 4-3 on Monday. Dylan Larkin tied it with 1:17 left in regulation, and Michal Postava won in his first NHL start.
Auston Matthews reached 800 career points in 703 games, becoming the fastest player in Toronto Maple Leafs history to hit the milestone and passing Darryl Sittler's mark of 742 games.
Matvei Gridin scored twice as the Calgary Flames beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Monday, completing a perfect homestand and extending their win streak to four games.
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman exited Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period after hitting his head on the glass following a hit from Andreas Englund.
Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kirill Marchenko left Monday's game against the Calgary Flames during the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Drew Doughty had a goal and two assists as the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday, chasing Rangers goaltender James Reimer after one period in his team debut.
Dustin Byfuglien returned to Winnipeg for the Heritage Classic alumni game and released a statement through the Jets thanking fans and addressing his abrupt 2019 departure.
James Reimer allowed three goals on nine shots in the first period of his New York Rangers debut Monday and was replaced by Dylan Garand. The Rangers signed Reimer on Sunday after a tryout with Hartford.
Ottawa Senators captain Thomas Chabot practiced without a non-contact jersey Monday and is close to returning from an upper-body injury, coach Travis Green said.
Calgary defenseman Landon DuPont, a 17-year-old Michigan freshman, received an A rating on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary watch list for the 2027 draft and is projected as the top pick.
Carolina activated forward Taylor Hall from injured reserve on Monday after he missed five games with an upper-body injury. The team sent forward Skyler Brind'Amour to the AHL's Chicago Wolves to make roster room.
Winnipeg hosted the Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium, where the Jets lost 2-1 to Montreal. The sold-out event offered a temporary distraction from Connor Hellebuyck's August trade request.
New York placed Matias Maccelli and Calum Ritchie on injured reserve while recalling Pierre Engvall and Kashawn Aitcheson. Stefen Rosner reports the recalls are temporary, with both players expected to return to the minors on October 27.
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka says Toronto needs better defensive play but may not need a trade to get it, citing internal growth and structure while continuing to evaluate the market.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev took part in his first full skate on Monday since suffering an upper-body injury on Oct. 10, wearing a red no-contact sweater.
Leon Draisaitl's league-leading six goals earned him the first star, with Calgary's Devin Cooley and Montreal's Jacob Fowler named second and third stars of the week.
Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday the team intends to get Connor Hellebuyck into a game on its three-game road trip, though the goalie still has steps to clear. Hellebuyck says he is ready to play.
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Monday that defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen will miss approximately two weeks after re-aggravating a left hand injury in Saturday's loss to Anaheim.
Carolina signed restricted free agent defenceman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract after beating St. Louis 4-0. Sportsnet reported a Hellebuyck trade was possible if Nikishin would have extended with Winnipeg.
Ivan Miroshnichenko has reportedly been allowed to explore a trade from Washington, with interest emerging around the winger. The Capitals still have another option: keeping him available for an opening in their lineup.
Quinn Hughes scored his 500th career point on the game-winning goal as the Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks in his return to Rogers Arena, where he was booed throughout.
Jacob Fowler stopped 33 shots as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in the outdoor Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium. The 21-year-old was the youngest goaltender to start an NHL outdoor game.
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