Red Wings sign Alex DeBrincat to seven-year extension
The Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract extension with an average annual value of $13 million, the team announced Wednesday.
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Larkin's 10-team trade list still excludes Canadiens, LeBrun reports
Dylan Larkin's approved trade list has grown to 10 teams but still does not include the Montreal Canadiens, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun. No trade has materialized since Larkin's request became public in June.
Oilers stay unbeaten in regulation with 4-1 win over Kings
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to finish a perfect three-game California road trip and remain the NHL's only team without a regulation loss at 5-0-1.
Flames earn first win of season, 4-2 over Ducks
The Calgary Flames picked up their first victory of the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in Anaheim. The win came in Calgary's sixth game of the campaign.
Maple Leafs fall 5-4 to Mammoth, finish road trip with three of six points
The Toronto Maple Leafs closed their western road trip with a 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday, earning three of six possible points. Head coach Jim Hiller said the result was not good enough.
Lafreniere scores twice as Rangers defeat Lightning 4-1
Alexis Lafreniere tallied twice and Dylan Garand turned away 25 shots to lead the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
McDavid's four-point night powers Oilers past winless Kings
Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Tuesday. Edmonton improved to 5-0-1, while Los Angeles dropped to 0-3-2.
Pospisil's late goal lifts Flames past Ducks for first win
Martin Pospisil scored with 4:22 left and Yegor Sharangovich added an empty-netter as the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Tuesday for their first win of the season.
Zeev Buium struggles as Vancouver Canucks drop fifth straight game
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Zeev Buium continues to struggle during a five-game losing streak, resulting in a demotion to the third pairing during a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders.
Mammoth hold off Maple Leafs' late push in 5-4 win
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Tuesday night. Utah built a 3-0 lead and withstood a late Toronto comeback attempt.
Guhle logs 25:25 in Canadiens shootout win over Sabres
Kaiden Guhle played 25:25 in Montreal's 4-3 shootout win against Buffalo on Tuesday, filling in for the absent Mike Matheson and delivering a physical performance on his 30th shift.
Perfetti scores twice as Jets defeat Wild 5-2
Cole Perfetti netted two goals and the Winnipeg Jets' newly formed top line dominated in a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
Bedard returns with assist as Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-3
Connor Bedard returned from left shoulder surgery with an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday. Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov each scored twice for Chicago.
Senators' Ridly Greig Exits Loss to Blues With Strain
Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig left Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues with a strain, head coach Travis Green said. No recovery timeline was provided.
Palmieri's two goals lift Islanders past Canucks 3-2
Kyle Palmieri scored twice and Matias Maccelli added his first Islanders goal as New York beat Vancouver 3-2 on Tuesday. The Canucks have now lost five straight.
Blues rout Senators 7-2, ending Ottawa's three-game win streak
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Tuesday, getting two goals each from Pius Suter, Jake Neighbours, and Mason McTavish. The loss snapped Ottawa's three-game winning streak.
Bowness calls out Blue Jackets after 7-3 loss to Panthers
Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness publicly criticized his team after a 7-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, saying the performance should embarrass the players.
Bolduc's shootout goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres 4-3
Zachary Bolduc scored the shootout winner as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday after surrendering a two-goal lead. Montreal improved to 3-2-1 with a second straight win.
Tkachuk brothers lead Panthers past Blue Jackets in 7-3 win
Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick and Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists as the Florida Panthers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3.
Red Wings reportedly near seven-year contract extension with Alex DeBrincat
The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly nearing a seven-year contract extension with forward Alex DeBrincat carrying a $13 million average annual value.
Hurricanes' Taylor Hall exits Tuesday's game vs. Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall left Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals in the second period for undisclosed reasons. He logged 4:17 of ice time before heading down the tunnel.
Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier ejected for slashing Panthers' Uvis Balinskis
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier was given a five-minute major and game misconduct Tuesday for slashing Florida Panthers defenceman Uvis Balinskis from behind. Olivier could face supplemental discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety.
Wild captain Jared Spurgeon misses game against Jets with upper-body injury
Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury.
Senators' Zub, Sanderson Near Returns; Matinpalo Out vs. Blues
Senators coach Travis Green said Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson are close to returning and should play within days, but Nikolas Matinpalo will miss Tuesday's game against St. Louis with an upper-body injury.
Markstrom, Gudas out for Panthers against Blue Jackets
Florida Panthers veterans Jacob Markstrom and Radko Gudas are day-to-day and will miss Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to minor ailments.
McDavid set for 800th NHL game as Oilers wrap California trip
Connor McDavid will play his 800th career NHL game Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers conclude a three-game California road trip against the Los Angeles Kings, aiming to remain the league's only team without a regulation loss.
Avalanche's Cale Makar out vs. Stars for birth of child
Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar is out Tuesday against the Dallas Stars because his wife is due to give birth, a team spokesman said. Noah Juulsen takes his place in the lineup.
Frozen Frenzy arrives as early-season trends take shape
All 32 teams play Tuesday in the return of the Frozen Frenzy, giving a checkpoint on early NHL storylines including Anaheim's blown leads, Fraser Minten's role in Boston and Buffalo's goaltending concerns.
Wild place Nico Sturm on IR after puck to head, call up Justin Kirkland
Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after taking a puck to the head Monday against Vegas. The Wild called up Justin Kirkland from AHL Iowa.
Senators win five of six despite early-season injury wave
The Ottawa Senators have won five of six games to open 2026-27 despite injuries to Jake Sanderson, Linus Ullmark and William Eklund, according to Sportsnet's weekend review.
Bedard expected to make season debut for Blackhawks vs. Penguins
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Connor Bedard is expected to make his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins after recovering from a July 9 shoulder injury.
Ducks Call Up Roger McQueen From AHL San Diego
The Anaheim Ducks are calling up six-foot-six forward Roger McQueen from AHL San Diego, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. McQueen, the 10th overall pick in 2025, could make his NHL debut Tuesday against Calgary.
Wild's Sturm hospitalized for precautionary exam after puck strikes helmet
Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after a teammate's slap shot hit him in the head during Monday's 4-2 win over Vegas.
Stützle, Ullmark lead Senators past Devils 4-1
Tim Stützle had a goal and an assist and Linus Ullmark made 29 saves as the Ottawa Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Monday to improve to 5-1-0.
Wild's Nico Sturm leaves game after puck strikes him in head
Minnesota Wild centre Nico Sturm did not return to Monday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights after a teammate's shot hit him in the head during the first period.
Canadiens' Matheson out vs. Sabres with lower-body injury, Beck to make season debut
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres with a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. Forward Owen Beck will make his season debut.
Hurricanes Captain Jordan Staal Sidelined 1-2 Months With Calf Tear
Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will miss one to two months due to a partially torn calf sustained during warmups on Sunday, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced.
Devils' Mantha gets major penalty for boarding Senators' Matinpalo
New Jersey forward Anthony Mantha received a five-minute major for boarding Ottawa defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo on Monday. Matinpalo left the game injured, but the Devils killed off the penalty.
Undrafted rookie Owen Michaels stands out at Oilers camp
Undrafted 24-year-old Owen Michaels is turning heads at Edmonton Oilers training camp by quickly mastering new head coach Mike Babcock's system, thanks to his college coach's ties to Babcock's Detroit-era approach.
Toronto defenceman Chris Tanev placed on injured reserve
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman Chris Tanev on injured reserve following an upper-body injury sustained against Colorado, forcing him to miss at least three games.