Peterka's overtime goal lifts Bruins past Jets 4-3 in season opener
JJ Peterka scored 3:21 into overtime as the Boston Bruins beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Friday. Stuart Skinner made 26 saves in his Jets debut amid Connor Hellebuyck's suspension.
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Blues' Toropchenko exits season opener with apparent shoulder injury
St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko left Friday's season opener in Dallas with an apparent shoulder injury after two hits in the second period. He went to the locker room with about 16 1/2 minutes left in the period.
Jets' Kyle Connor Extends Opening-Night Goal Record to Nine Straight
Kyle Connor scored a power-play goal in the second period against Boston on Friday, extending his NHL record to goals in nine consecutive season-openers. Connor had 39 goals and 92 points in 82 games last season.
Tuch scores twice in Capitals debut, Washington tops Carolina 5-2
Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington and Alex Ovechkin added an assist in his 22nd season as the Capitals beat the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.
Rangers blank Red Wings as Garand notches first career shutout
Dylan Garand stopped 23 shots to earn his first career NHL shutout, leading the New York Rangers to a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.
Jets and Bruins meet in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets face the Boston Bruins, with Sportsnet providing live updates during the game. No score or game details were included in the available source material.
Florida Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve
The Florida Panthers placed captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with a left leg injury, forcing him to miss at least 10 games.
Arizona State orders independent review into Matthew Mayich workout collapse
Arizona State University has appointed a former state chief justice to review the outdoor workout collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich, though the athlete's family argues the probe's scope is too narrow.
Red Wings fans boo Dylan Larkin before home opener
Detroit Red Wings fans loudly booed Dylan Larkin during player introductions before Friday's home opener, amid fallout from his spring trade request and loss of the captaincy.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes listed in Sportsnet broadcast schedule
Sportsnet's schedule page listed a regular-season divisional game between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, with live coverage on the network. No result or game details were included in the available listing.
Red Wings and Rangers meet in Original Six inter-conference matchup
The Detroit Red Wings face the New York Rangers in an inter-conference game between two Original Six franchises, carried by Sportsnet. No result or game statistics were included in the source listing.
Kuzmenko returns to Penguins practice, switching to No. 62 after father's death
Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has rejoined the team after his father, Alexander, died in a bear attack in Siberia. Kuzmenko is switching his jersey number to 62 to honour his parents.
Oilers' goaltending, defence under scrutiny after 27-goal series
The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks combined for 27 goals over two games, raising questions about Edmonton's goaltending and defence as the team works to replace Darnell Nurse's minutes.
Chayka Discusses Data, Goaltending and McKenna on Sportsnet
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka spoke Friday on Sportsnet's Real Kyper & Bourne about the team's data-driven approach, goaltending and top pick Gavin McKenna after a busy offseason.
Marchenko Practices With Maple Leafs, Returns to Natural Left Wing
Kirill Marchenko took part in his first Toronto Maple Leafs practice Friday after his trade from Columbus. He skated on the top line with Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic and said left wing is his natural position.
Two Horses Named After Johnny Gaudreau Entered in Same Belmont Race
Two thoroughbreds named in honor of the late Johnny Gaudreau, Johnny Hockey and Gaudreau, are set to run against each other in Saturday's Grade 1 Champagne at Belmont Park.
Sanderson back at practice as Senators prepare for season opener
Jake Sanderson returned to practice as the Ottawa Senators prepare for Saturday's season opener. Thomas Chabot is the team's new captain, and Ottawa aims to win a playoff series for the first time since 2017.
Crosby, 39, powers Penguins to 7-0 opening-night win over Flyers
Sidney Crosby began his 22nd NHL season by helping spark a 7-0 Pittsburgh Penguins rout of the Philadelphia Flyers on opening night, with the 39-year-old captain again central to the offence.
Franz Reindl elected IIHF president; Canada shut out of council
Franz Reindl of Germany won the IIHF presidency 60-57 over Petr Bříza in a runoff vote in Tenerife. Hockey Canada's Katherine Henderson failed to win a council seat, leaving Canada unrepresented.
Hellebuyck, Larkin Among Stars Absent as NHL Season Begins
Several notable players, including Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin, are not in lineups early in the 2026-27 season due to trade requests, contract stalemates and injury, according to Sportsnet.
Canucks fall 9-7 to Oilers after early defensive collapse
The Vancouver Canucks lost 9-7 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday after trailing 5-0 and 8-2, with seven goals allowed over 14 minutes. The Oilers won the home-and-home series 14-13 on aggregate.
McDavid's five points lift Oilers to chaotic 9-7 win over Canucks
Connor McDavid had a goal and four assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 9-7 on Thursday. Edmonton led 8-2 before Vancouver rallied, and the Oilers have allowed 12 regulation goals in two games.
Flames fall 6-1 to Kraken in home opener, Whitecloud calls it 'embarrassing'
The Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Saddledome. Zach Whitecloud called the performance embarrassing and said the team must respond.
McDavid's five points lift Oilers past Canucks 9-7
Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the season and added four assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 9-7 on Thursday. Evan Bouchard set an NHL record for defencemen with eight points in his team's first two games.
Kraken rout Flames 6-1 in Calgary's final Saddledome home opener
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 6-1 on Thursday, earning their first season-opening road win in franchise history.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov exits game against San Jose Sharks
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks with an apparent lower-body injury following an awkward fall into the boards.
Bouchard Sets NHL Record With Eight Points in Oilers' First Two Games
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has eight points through two games, setting an NHL record for the most points by a blueliner in a team's first two games of a season.
Jack Hughes lifts Devils to 3-2 overtime win against Flyers
Jack Hughes scored at 1:37 of overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in their home opener on Thursday night.
Shesterkin scores first goalie goal in Rangers history in 5-1 win
Igor Shesterkin became the first New York Rangers goalie to score, firing into an empty net with 2:34 left in a 5-1 home-opening win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Shesterkin also made 24 saves.
Knies scores twice in Blue Jackets debut, Columbus beats Buffalo 6-3
Matthew Knies recorded two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut as the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday for their first season-opening win in five years.
Oilers visit Canucks for Thursday divisional matchup on Sportsnet
The Edmonton Oilers travel to Vancouver to face the Canucks in a Thursday night divisional game. Sportsnet's coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Flames host Kraken at Saddledome on Sportsnet
The Calgary Flames return home to the Saddledome to face the Seattle Kraken. Sportsnet is carrying the broadcast and offering real-time updates.
Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year, $43.2M extension
The Anaheim Ducks signed 22-year-old defenceman Tristan Luneau to a six-year, $43.2 million contract. The deal, reported by Sportsnet, raises questions about paying for minor league production before NHL proof.
Jets open season with Skinner in net amid Hellebuyck trade holdout
The Winnipeg Jets begin 2026-27 at home against Boston with Stuart Skinner as their starting goaltender while a trade holdout involving franchise goalie Connor Hellebuyck continues, and coach Scott Arniel enters a contract year.
Bobrovsky says joining McKenna's rookie lap was accidental
Sergei Bobrovsky said he unintentionally joined Gavin McKenna on the ice for the rookie's lap before Toronto's home opener, explaining he simply forgot and apologized to the young forward.
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov scheduled for MRI on left knee
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov exited Thursday's game against San Jose with a left knee injury. According to TSN, he will undergo an MRI on Friday.
Jets coach Scott Arniel enters contract year amid Hellebuyck standoff
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel is in the final year of his contract and says the situation is not comfortable, while the team deals with Connor Hellebuyck's trade request.
Devon Levi set to start in goal for Edmonton Oilers against Vancouver Canucks
Rookie goaltender Devon Levi is slated to make his 37th career NHL start for the Edmonton Oilers against the Vancouver Canucks as the team navigates an early-season slump and an injury to forward Zach Hyman.
Ducks, Tristan Luneau agree to six-year, $43.2-million extension
The Anaheim Ducks and defenceman Tristan Luneau agreed to a six-year, $43.2-million extension with a $7.2-million AAV, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Luneau, 22, has 14 career NHL games.
Friedman: Canadiens chased Marchenko before Leafs-Blue Jackets trade
Elliotte Friedman says the Montreal Canadiens pursued Kirill Marchenko all summer before Toronto acquired him from Columbus in a seven-piece trade that also sent Matthew Knies to the Blue Jackets.