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.
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Oettinger's second straight shutout, Rantanen's four points lift Stars past Sabres
Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second consecutive shutout and Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists as Dallas beat Buffalo. Logan Stankoven's natural hat trick led Carolina past Vancouver 7-2.
Blackhawks' Nazar gets match penalty for head hit on Islanders' Horvat
Chicago forward Frank Nazar received a match penalty for a late head hit on New York captain Bo Horvat. The collision sparked a brawl and left Horvat undergoing post-game evaluation.
Predators erase two-goal deficit, beat Canadiens 5-2
Ryan O'Reilly scored the late power-play winner as the Nashville Predators came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday night.
Yakemchuk's late power-play goal gives Senators 2-1 win over Flyers
Carter Yakemchuk scored his first regular-season goal on the power play with seven minutes left, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
Maple Leafs visit Golden Knights in Thursday night matchup
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night, with Mitch Marner facing his former club. Sportsnet's live tracker began at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Stankoven's natural hat trick lifts Hurricanes past Canucks 7-2
Logan Stankoven scored a natural hat trick and reached 100 career points as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-2 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to three games.
Senators' William Eklund leaves game vs. Flyers with lower-body injury
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund exited Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period with a lower-body injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Jets ride top line to 3-0-1 start, seek more depth scoring
The Winnipeg Jets are 3-0-1 and lead the Central Division behind Kyle Connor's five goals and seven points. Head coach Scott Arniel wants more secondary scoring to avoid last season's collapse.
Ottawa Senators recall defenceman Hoyt Stanley for NHL debut against Philadelphia
The Ottawa Senators recalled 21-year-old defenceman Hoyt Stanley from the AHL. He will make his NHL debut against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Panthers' Brad Marchand week-to-week with leg injury
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is week-to-week with a leg injury suffered Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings, per Sportsnet. He is expected to return this season.
Bouchard Off to Career-Best Start, Leads NHL in Goals
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has 11 points and an NHL-leading six goals through four games, with strong even-strength numbers, according to Sportsnet.
Maple Leafs swap Cowan and McKenna on middle-six lines before Vegas game
Toronto coach Jim Hiller moved Easton Cowan up to the second line and rookie Gavin McKenna down to the third for Thursday's game against Vegas, citing how the lines finished Tuesday's overtime win in Nashville.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis sheds no-contact jersey
Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis progressed in his recovery from off-season shoulder surgery by shedding his yellow no-contact jersey during practice on Thursday.
Sharks' Celebrini skates, game-time decision vs. Blues
San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini skated Thursday morning in St. Louis and will be a game-time decision against the Blues, coach Ryan Warsofsky said. Celebrini has been out with a lower-body injury.
Senators' Sanderson Skates But Out vs. Flyers
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson will not play Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, though he skated on his own at morning practice. He played six shifts in Saturday's season-opening win before being ruled out.
Montreal goaltender Samuel Montembeault sidelined with lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault is without a recovery timeline after picking up a practice injury, prompting the team to start Jacob Fowler against Nashville.
Oilers erase two-goal deficit, beat Ducks 5-2 behind Bouchard's pair
Edmonton spotted Anaheim a 2-0 first-period lead, then scored five unanswered goals to win 5-2 on the road Wednesday. Evan Bouchard scored twice and Connor McDavid added a late marker.
Oilers score five in second period to defeat Ducks 5-2
Evan Bouchard set a franchise and league milestone as the Edmonton Oilers erupted for five goals in the second period to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 for their third straight win.
Kyle Connor scores late to lift Jets over Avalanche 3-2
Kyle Connor scored with one minute left in regulation to secure a 3-2 victory for the Winnipeg Jets over the Colorado Avalanche, extending Winnipeg's season-opening point streak to four games.
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey exits game against Avalanche
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey left Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche due to an upper-body injury.
Linus Ullmark to start Ottawa home opener against Philadelphia
Goaltender Linus Ullmark has recovered from a minor injury and will start the Ottawa Senators home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
Red Wings' Edvinsson Prefers Trade as Horcoff Weighs Options
Unsigned RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson reportedly prefers a change of scenery from Detroit. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff may target young centers in any trade involving the 23-year-old.
Flames' Dustin Wolf stays calm after 12 goals against in first two games
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf has allowed 12 goals in his first two games of the season, six in each, while starting a seven-year, $52.5-million contract. Wolf says improved off-ice stability helps him handle the early struggles.
Panthers' Barkov out six to eight weeks, no surgery needed
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury but will not need surgery, the team confirmed. Barkov was hurt in the Panthers' second game of the season.
Oilers trade Spencer Stastney to Penguins for Filip Hallander
Edmonton sent defenceman Spencer Stastney to Pittsburgh in a one-for-one deal for forward Filip Hallander. GM Stan Bowman said the club has tracked Hallander for a while and values his compete level and penalty killing.
Ducks rookie Nikita Klepov set for NHL debut against Oilers
Anaheim Ducks 2026 first-round pick Nikita Klepov is expected to make his NHL debut Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers after skating on the third line at morning skate.
Sportsnet evaluates Maple Leafs' 2-2-0 start, Matthews and new depth
Sportsnet's early review of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-2-0 start highlights Auston Matthews' strong play and contributions from new forwards Jack Roslovic and Gavin McKenna.
Islanders' Romanov out six to eight months with torn ACL
The New York Islanders announced defenceman Alexander Romanov will miss six to eight months after tearing the ACL in his right knee during Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.
NHL's "Hot for Hockey" audiobooks no longer available after opening week
The NHL's romance-themed "Hot for Hockey" audiobook series, which included episodes on the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, is no longer available on Spotify. The league says the episodes were a limited-time, start-of-season concept.
Canadiens' Montembeault leaves practice with undisclosed injury
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault exited Wednesday's practice early with an undisclosed injury and is being evaluated, according to Sportsnet. Jakub Dobes has started the team's first three games.
Hockey Nova Scotia launches mandatory consent and hazing education pilot program
Hockey Nova Scotia and the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre are introducing a mandatory pilot program to teach over 2,000 U-15 minor hockey players about consent, hazing, and harassment following a previous team incident.
Oilers trade D Spencer Stastney to Penguins for C Filip Hallander
The Edmonton Oilers sent defenceman Spencer Stastney to the Pittsburgh Penguins for centre Filip Hallander on Wednesday, adding forward depth while several Oilers forwards are injured.
Red Wings' Edvinsson Prefers Trade as Contract Talks Continue
Unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson reportedly prefers a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, while interim GM Shawn Horcoff says signing him remains a priority.
Red Wings reportedly open to futures-based packages for Edvinsson
The Detroit Red Wings are reportedly willing to consider futures-heavy offers for Simon Edvinsson, according to Sportsnet, while still preferring NHL-ready talent in return.
Flames recall Castagna, Suniev from Wranglers
The Calgary Flames recalled forwards Jonathan Castagna and Aydar Suniev from the AHL's Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday, opening roster spots by assigning Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal to the minors.
NHL and Fanatics reveal jerseys for 2026 Heritage Classic
The NHL and Fanatics have revealed the throwback sweaters that the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets will wear during the 2026 Heritage Classic outdoor game.
McKenna's first goal, assist fuel Maple Leafs comeback over Predators
Toronto rookie Gavin McKenna recorded his first NHL goal and first assist Tuesday as the Maple Leafs erased a 3-0 deficit against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena.
Hurricanes spoil Canadiens' home opener with 6-4 win
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in Montreal's home opener, controlling the game from start to finish. Andrei Svechnikov's empty-net goal with 1:15 left sealed it.
Panthers' Brad Marchand Injures Left Leg vs. Kings
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand suffered a left leg injury in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday after a stick to the face from Brandt Clarke led to an awkward collision with the post.