Oilers defeat Sharks 3-1 for fourth consecutive victory
The Edmonton Oilers secured a 3-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, earning their fourth straight win as Connor McDavid claimed the NHL scoring lead.
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Hischier's 200th goal leads Devils past Canucks 4-1
Nico Hischier scored twice and added an assist as the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday. The Canucks have lost three straight, getting outscored 14-5 in that span.
Blankenburg to debut for Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche as Toronto dresses seven defencemen
Nick Blankenburg will make his Toronto debut Saturday against his former Colorado team as the Maple Leafs dress seven defencemen and 11 forwards. Toronto signed him to a one-year, $1.4-million deal after a tryout.
Blankenburg set for Maple Leafs debut as Hiller dresses seven defencemen
Nick Blankenburg is slated to make his Toronto Maple Leafs debut Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. Head coach Jim Hiller will dress seven defencemen, and no starting goaltender has been announced.
Bruins rout Flyers 5-1 as Philadelphia's winless start reaches six
Fraser Minten had a goal and two assists and Jeremy Swayman stopped 14 shots as the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Saturday, dropping the Flyers to 0-4-2.
Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini returns against Oilers after two-game absence
San Jose captain Macklin Celebrini returned to the top line for Saturday's game against Edmonton after missing two contests with a lower-body injury. He had five assists in two games before the injury.
Oilers swap in Mukhamadullin, Hallander against Sharks
Edmonton will replace injured defenceman Jake Walman with Shakir Mukhamadullin and insert newcomer Filip Hallander into the lineup Saturday against San Jose, with Max Jones coming out.
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin out for season with right knee injury
The New York Rangers announced Saturday that goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury suffered Friday at Washington.
Landeskog reflects on full return, Avalanche sweep, outlook for next season
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog discussed his first full season back after a three-year injury absence, the team's third-round playoff sweep and his optimism for the coming season in a Sportsnet interview.
Senators activate Andre Burakovsky, place William Eklund on injured reserve
The Ottawa Senators activated forward Andre Burakovsky off injured reserve ahead of their game against the Nashville Predators. To clear roster space, the team placed William Eklund on the injured reserve list with an ankle injury.
St. Louis Blues forward Dillon Dube out eight weeks with neck injury
St. Louis Blues forward Dillon Dube will miss eight weeks with a neck injury sustained during a game against the San Jose Sharks.
Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle set for season debut Saturday vs. Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle will make his season debut Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings after offseason adductor surgery. The club cleared roster space by trading Jayden Struble to Nashville.
Matthews Healthy and Producing Again for Maple Leafs
According to Sportsnet, Toronto captain Auston Matthews has regained elite form after an injury-plagued 2025-26 season, with faster skating, heavier offensive-zone usage, and new wingers around him.
ducks hand jets first regulation loss with 5-1 victory
Rookie Judd Caulfield recorded his first career NHL goal and an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night, handing Winnipeg its first regulation loss.
Johnson's shootout goal gives Blue Jackets 3-2 win over Penguins
Kent Johnson scored the only shootout goal as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday. Pittsburgh lost its third straight despite Sergei Murashov's 43 saves.
Jenner's goal lifts Capitals past Rangers; Shesterkin injured in net
Boone Jenner scored the winner as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday. Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin left in the second period with a right knee injury.
Gaudreau scores twice as Kraken beat Red Wings 6-3
Frederick Gaudreau scored twice and Philipp Grubauer made 38 saves as the Seattle Kraken used a four-goal second period to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Friday night.
Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar suspended two games by NHL
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar has been suspended for two games following an illegal check to the head against New York Islanders captain Bo Horvat during Thursday's matchup.
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin exits Capitals game with apparent right leg injury
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin left Friday's game in Washington in the second period with an apparent right leg injury after hitting his post. Dylan Garand replaced him with backup Jonas Korpisalo already out.
Cam Talbot Sets Goaltending Record With Ninth NHL Franchise
Cam Talbot started for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, becoming the first goaltender to play for nine different NHL franchises. The 39-year-old is in his 14th NHL season.
Canadiens trade defenseman Jayden Struble to Predators for draft pick
The Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft selection.
Oilers' Hallander returns from blood clot, ready for fresh start
Filip Hallander is embracing a new opportunity with the Edmonton Oilers after missing most of last season with a blood clot. Edmonton acquired the 26-year-old forward from Pittsburgh for defenseman Spencer Stastney.
Tavares to miss Maple Leafs' game vs. Avalanche after birth of son
Toronto centre John Tavares will not play Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche after he and his wife Aryne welcomed a son, Tucker, on Friday. Nick Paul is expected to fill a top-six role in his absence.
Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba retires from NHL after 12 seasons
Defenseman Matt Dumba has retired from the NHL following a 12-season career that included stints with five different franchises and 748 total games played.
Marchenko Off to Fast Start With Maple Leafs After Blockbuster Trade
Kirill Marchenko has four points in five games since Toronto acquired him from Columbus for Matthew Knies and signed him to a $12.5-million-per-year extension. His speed and puck carrying are driving strong five-on-five numbers.
Sportsnet: Capitals have climbed from playoff contender to Cup favourite
A Sportsnet column argues the Washington Capitals have skipped tiers early this season, moving from fringe playoff team to Stanley Cup contender after missing the playoffs by four points a year ago.
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand sidelined six weeks with injury
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will miss six weeks of action due to a left leg injury sustained during a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Canadiens' Montembeault Sidelined by Lower-Body Injury
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault suffered a non-contact lower-body injury at practice Wednesday and will need an MRI and rehabilitation, the team confirmed Friday.
Senators' Eklund Out Extended Period With Ankle Injury
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will miss an extended period with an ankle injury suffered Thursday against Philadelphia, head coach Travis Green said Friday. Whether surgery is needed has not been determined.
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey day-to-day with upper-body injury
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey is day-to-day with an upper-body injury sustained during a recent game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Toronto Maple Leafs recall forward Miles Wood from AHL Marlies
The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled veteran forward Miles Wood from the AHL's Toronto Marlies. Wood could make his team debut against the Colorado Avalanche.
Senators' William Eklund Exits Home Opener With Apparent Injury
New Ottawa Senators winger William Eklund left Thursday's home opener in the first period in visible pain, with no post-game update from the team. Andre Burakovsky skated Thursday and could return this weekend.
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov out two to four weeks with lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is expected to miss two to four weeks with a lower-body injury, according to Sportsnet. Demidov had a goal and an assist against Pittsburgh before the injury.
Maple Leafs blow 3-0 lead, fall to Golden Knights in shootout
The Toronto Maple Leafs scored three early goals but lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Vegas Golden Knights, continuing their search for chemistry after adding eight new forwards.
Golden Knights erase three-goal deficit to defeat Maple Leafs in shootout
The Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal first-period deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday night, secured by Trevor Connelly's fifth-round winner.
Castagna's NHL Debut Gives Winless Flames a Bright Spot
Calgary Flames rookie Jonathan Castagna recorded his first NHL assist in his debut Thursday. The 21-year-old centre also picked up a Seinfeld-inspired nickname as he aims to stick in the lineup.
Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson leaves game after Lauzon hit
Toronto defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was injured on a late hit by Vegas's Jeremy Lauzon on Thursday and did not return for overtime. No penalty was called on the play.
Newhook line provides bright spot in Canadiens loss to Predators
Despite a 5-2 defeat against the Nashville Predators, the Montreal Canadiens found a silver lining in the dominant five-on-five performance of a newly formed line featuring Alex Newhook, Josh Anderson, and Chris Kreider.
Avalanche defeat winless Flames 7-3 behind multi-goal performances
The Calgary Flames remain winless after a 7-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, led by multi-goal games from Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Jaden Schwartz.
Hurricanes defeat Canucks 7-2 to cap Vancouver's tough road stretch
The Vancouver Canucks wrapped up a difficult stretch of games against elite opponents with a 7-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, struggling heavily on special teams.