Power's overtime goal caps Sabres comeback over Wild
Owen Power scored 4:22 into overtime as the Buffalo Sabres rallied from two goals down to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Tage Thompson's third-period goal was his 400th career point with Buffalo.
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Larkin scores in season debut as Red Wings beat Senators 5-3
Dylan Larkin scored in his season debut and Alex DeBrincat added two goals as the Detroit Red Wings handed the Ottawa Senators their first loss, 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Hall scores twice as Hurricanes defeat Canadiens 6-4
Taylor Hall scored two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-4 road victory against the Montreal Canadiens during their home opener on Tuesday night.
Matthews' OT winner caps Maple Leafs' comeback over Predators
Auston Matthews scored in overtime and added three assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs erased a 3-0 deficit to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Tuesday. Gavin McKenna recorded his first NHL goal and point.
Larkin scores, adds assist, named first star in Red Wings' 5-3 win
Dylan Larkin recorded a goal and an assist in his season debut, earning first-star honors as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3. Larkin had requested a trade over the summer and is no longer captain.
Mammoth's Sergachev exits vs. Devils after puck strikes helmet
Utah Mammoth defenceman Mikhail Sergachev left Tuesday's game in New Jersey with an upper-body injury after a teammate's clearing attempt hit him on the back of the helmet. He had three assists before departing.
Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna records first career NHL goal
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna scored his first career NHL goal and added an assist in a game against the Nashville Predators.
Capitals beat Penguins 5-3 in Ovechkin's final home opener
Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener. Ovechkin announced this week that this season will be his last in the NHL.
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes: Live Tracker on Sportsnet
The Montreal Canadiens faced the Carolina Hurricanes on October 6, 2026. Sportsnet provided live updates, key plays, and the final outcome.
Maple Leafs face Predators in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Sportsnet provided live updates and scoring plays as the game unfolded.
Jets open 2-0-1 as Skinner, Stevenson steady crease amid Hellebuyck holdout
The Winnipeg Jets started 2026-27 at 2-0-1 with five of six points while Connor Hellebuyck remains in a trade holdout. Stuart Skinner and rookie Clay Stevenson have handled the crease so far.
Sharks' Celebrini Day-to-Day With Lower-Body Injury, Misses Practice
San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini missed Tuesday's practice with a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day. He was a late scratch Monday against Dallas and will be evaluated ahead of Thursday's game at St. Louis.
Senators' Ullmark out vs. Red Wings; Greig set for season debut
Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark will not dress Tuesday against Detroit after tweaking something in his previous outing, though the team does not consider it serious. Ridly Greig returns from suspension.
Flames' Zary clears waivers, assigned to AHL Wranglers
After a 0-3 start in which they were outscored 16-3, the Calgary Flames placed Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal on waivers. Both cleared, and Zary was reassigned to the AHL Wranglers.
New York Rangers recall forward Cole Beaudoin from AHL Hartford
The New York Rangers have recalled 20-year-old forward Cole Beaudoin from AHL Hartford. Beaudoin is set to make his NHL debut against the New York Islanders.
Senators recall goalie Jonas Johansson after Ullmark tweaks something
The Ottawa Senators recalled goalie Jonas Johansson from AHL Belleville after Linus Ullmark tweaked something in a win over Boston. Defenceman Jorian Donovan was loaned to Belleville in a corresponding move.
Flames players Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal clear waivers
Calgary Flames skaters Connor Zary and Brayden Pachal successfully cleared waivers on Tuesday, providing the organization with AHL assignment flexibility.
Flyers to sign forward Michael Bunting to one-year, $1.2M deal
The Philadelphia Flyers are signing veteran forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2-million contract, according to Sportsnet, after starting the season with four losses.
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov out up to four weeks with lower-body injury
Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov will miss up to four weeks with a lower-body injury, the team's coach indicated. The 20-year-old led all NHL rookies in scoring last season.
Gavin McKenna Addresses Scoreless Start With Maple Leafs
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 draft pick, has yet to record a point in his first three NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 18-year-old forward remains confident he will break out of the slump.
Varlamov to start for Islanders Tuesday, first game in nearly two years
Semyon Varlamov will start in goal for the New York Islanders against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, his first NHL appearance since Nov. 29, 2024, after two partial knee replacements.
Stolarz to start for Maple Leafs against Predators
Anthony Stolarz will start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday, head coach Jim Hiller said. Toronto is keeping its goalie rotation going.
Larkin likely to make season debut Tuesday as Red Wings host Senators
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin is likely to make his season debut Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators after missing two games with an upper-body injury, coach Todd McLellan said.
Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov sidelined two to four weeks
Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov will miss two to four weeks due to a lower-body injury, the team announced on Tuesday.
Oettinger shuts out Sharks as Stars secure first win
Jake Oettinger stopped 14 shots to record his 17th career shutout, leading the Dallas Stars to a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks played without captain Macklin Celebrini, who was a late scratch due to a lower-body injury.
Jets score three in third, edge Penguins 3-2
The Winnipeg Jets scored three third-period goals to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday. Cole Perfetti netted the winner and Clay Stevenson stopped 30 shots in his Jets debut.
Stutzle's three points lead Senators past Bruins 4-1
Tim Stutzle scored twice and added an assist as the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Monday night. Ottawa's Linus Ullmark and Samuel Ersson combined to stop 18 of 19 shots.
Vasilevskiy ties Andy Moog in wins as Lightning defeat Flyers 4-1
Andrei Vasilevskiy secured his 372nd career win to tie Andy Moog as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Monday.
Senators' Linus Ullmark exits vs. Bruins after second period
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark left Monday's game against the Boston Bruins after the second period for an undisclosed reason. Samuel Ersson finished the game in his Senators debut.
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini out vs. Stars with lower-body injury
San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini will miss Monday's game against the Dallas Stars with a lower-body injury, the team announced. The cause of the injury is unclear.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov out 6-8 weeks with leg injury
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss six to eight weeks with a left leg injury. He avoids surgery but is expected to sit out 20 to 25 games.
Oilers still searching for a No. 2 defenceman to pair with Bouchard
Edmonton's search for a No. 2 defenceman to complement Evan Bouchard remains unfinished, according to Sportsnet. Associate coach D.J. Smith oversees the defence corps and the pairing.
Flames place forward Connor Zary on waivers
The Calgary Flames placed 25-year-old forward Connor Zary on waivers Monday after growing impatient with his lack of offensive production. Zary, who carries a $3.77 million salary for the next two seasons, could be claimed by another team or assigned to the minors.
Canadiens weigh lineup changes before home opener vs. Hurricanes
After a sloppy 6-5 overtime loss to Pittsburgh, the Montreal Canadiens are considering lineup changes for Tuesday's home opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, with several players pushing to get in.
Ovechkin to retire after 2026-27, with nine Canadian dates remaining
Alex Ovechkin announced the 2026-27 season will be his last, and the Capitals captain is scheduled to play nine more regular-season games in Canada before retiring.
Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna Still Seeking First Point After Three Games
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna, the 2026 first-overall pick, has no points through three games. Coach Jim Hiller said the teenager appears unfazed by the slow start.
Flames put Connor Zary, Brayden Pachal on waivers
Calgary placed forward Connor Zary and defenceman Brayden Pachal on waivers Monday, according to Sportsnet. Zary, in the second year of a three-year deal, was a healthy scratch Saturday but returned in Seattle.
NHLPA's Hainsey pushes back on Bettman's no-move clause comments
NHLPA assistant executive director Ron Hainsey criticized Commissioner Gary Bettman's recent remarks on no-move clauses, calling the discussion an attack on players' CBA-negotiated rights.
Travis Green enters third season as Senators head coach
Travis Green is in his third season coaching the Ottawa Senators. His first game this season was his 500th as an NHL head coach, and he is likely to reach 200 games with Ottawa later this year.
Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter named NHL three stars of the week
The NHL has announced its weekly honourees, naming New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard, and Vancouver Canucks forward Paul Cotter as the three stars of the week.