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High draft pick Alberts Smits made his regular-season debut for the New York Rangers after being selected fifth overall in June.
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Hedman returns to Lightning lineup lighter, energized for 18th season
Victor Hedman is back in the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup for the season opener after stepping away in March for mental health reasons and having elbow surgery. The 35-year-old defenseman dropped 18 pounds in the offseason.
Rangers goalie Joonas Korpisalo sidelined week-to-week with lower-body injury
New York Rangers backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has been placed on injured reserve on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, prompting the club to recall Dylan Garand from the AHL.
Sabres sign Louis Crevier to four-year, $16M extension
The Buffalo Sabres signed defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year, $16 million extension, carrying a $4 million cap hit through 2030-31. Crevier was acquired from Chicago in June.
Larkin to miss Red Wings' first two games with upper-body injury
Detroit centre Dylan Larkin will sit out the Red Wings' first two games with an upper-body injury, coach Todd McLellan said. Larkin, who requested a trade in the offseason, could return Tuesday against Ottawa.
Anderson, Carrier boost Canadiens in opener as contract years begin
Josh Anderson and Alex Carrier each had a goal and an assist in Montreal's 3-2 season-opening win over Toronto. Both are pending free agents in contract years.
Edvinsson Unsigned as Red Wings Open Season; Larkin Trade Talk Lingers
Restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned on the eve of Detroit's opener, while Dylan Larkin enters the season without the captaincy amid trade speculation.
Hellebuyck Trade Talk: Oilers Need Goalie, Jets Have One Available
Connor Hellebuyck reportedly prefers to play in the United States, while the Oilers' goaltending struggles raise the question of whether Edmonton could pursue him. Winnipeg has not received interest from other Canadian teams.
Parekh set for Flames opening night after summer transformation
Zayne Parekh will be in the Calgary Flames' opening night lineup Thursday after a rigorous summer with trainer Gary Roberts. The 20-year-old defenceman is poised for a prominent role after a difficult rookie season.
MacKinnon scores twice, fights as Avalanche beat Kings 8-4
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and fought late in the third as the Colorado Avalanche opened the season with an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Coach Jared Bednar signed a four-year extension hours before the game.
Stolarz back in net as Maple Leafs beat Islanders for first win
Anthony Stolarz returned to the crease after a lengthy groin injury recovery and backstopped the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders, their first victory of the season.
Cowan caps first pro season with Calder Cup, sets sights on Maple Leafs
Easton Cowan won the AHL Calder Cup with the Toronto Marlies in his first professional season, posting 18 points in 22 playoff games, and now aims to win with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cowan and Stolarz lead Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over Islanders
Easton Cowan recorded a goal and an assist and Anthony Stolarz made 26 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Robertson scores twice as Penguins rout Flyers 7-0 on opening night
Nick Robertson scored twice and Arturs Silovs made 19 saves for his third career shutout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on opening night Wednesday.
Bettman: Rise in NHL trade requests 'not a good thing'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday that the recent surge in trade requests is not good for players, clubs, or fans, and the league may discuss it with the players' association if it continues.
edmonton oilers forward zach hyman out two weeks with undisclosed injury
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman is expected to miss roughly two weeks with an undisclosed injury sustained during the pre-season.
Ovechkin says he is ready for Capitals' season opener after lower-body injury
Alex Ovechkin said he will be ready for Washington's season opener Friday against Carolina after missing all pre-season games with a lower-body injury. He has practiced fully since last Thursday.
Penguins and Flyers set for Pennsylvania divisional matchup
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Philadelphia Flyers in a divisional matchup between the two Pennsylvania rivals, per a Sportsnet game preview. No result or further details were included in the preview material.
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders live tracker posted by Sportsnet
Sportsnet published a live tracker for the Toronto Maple Leafs' regular season game against the New York Islanders. The available source material lists no final score, goals or player statistics.
Dallas Stars place forward Matt Duchene on injured reserve
The Dallas Stars will start the 2026-27 season without forward Matt Duchene after placing him on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body issue.
Golden Knights sign William Karlsson to two-year extension
The Vegas Golden Knights announced a two-year contract extension for William Karlsson with a $6.75 million annual cap hit, starting next season. Karlsson, 33, has been with Vegas since the 2017 expansion draft and won the Stanley Cup in 2023.
Flames name Backlund captain, set 2026-27 leadership group
Calgary named Mikael Backlund captain for a fourth straight season, with Jonathan Huberdeau and Zach Whitecloud as alternates. With Huberdeau out after hip surgery, Joel Farabee, Jake Middleton and Ryan Strome will rotate as an alternate captain.
Columbus Blue Jackets will not name captain for 2026-27 season
The Columbus Blue Jackets will skip naming a captain for the 2026-27 campaign, opting instead to distribute alternate captain duties among six players, head coach Rick Bowness announced Wednesday.
Arizona State puts men's hockey coach Greg Powers on leave amid investigation
Arizona State University placed men's hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave while investigating a severe heat stroke incident involving defenceman Matthew Mayich during an August workout.
Senators' Burakovsky Likely Out for Season Opener With Upper-Body Injury
Ottawa forward Andre Burakovsky has an upper-body injury and is not expected to play Saturday's season opener against Toronto, head coach Travis Green said Wednesday.
Beniers Takes On Expanded Leadership Role With Kraken
Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers, a two-time alternate captain and 2023 NHL Rookie of the Year, is taking on a larger leadership role, including defending teammates physically and speaking up for the organization.
Kevin Sawyer to debut as Sportsnet Flames analyst Thursday
Kevin Sawyer will make his Sportsnet debut as a Calgary Flames rink-side analyst on Thursday. Sawyer, a former Anaheim Mighty Ducks player, was involved in a notorious Saddledome game 25 years ago and nearly became a Flame.
Stolarz to start for Maple Leafs vs. Islanders; Groulx enters lineup
Anthony Stolarz will make his season debut in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the New York Islanders on Wednesday, head coach Jim Hiller said. Forward Bo Groulx will also enter the lineup.
Sportsnet lists Annunen, Mateychuk among breakout candidates
Sportsnet's Adam Vingan named five young NHL players poised for breakout seasons, including Predators goaltender Justus Annunen and Blue Jackets defenceman Denton Mateychuk.
Stars sign Casey DeSmith to two-year, $5-million extension
The Dallas Stars signed backup goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5-million contract extension through the 2028-29 season. DeSmith, 35, is entering his third season with Dallas and will continue backing up Jake Oettinger.
Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche have signed head coach Jared Bednar to a four-year contract extension, keeping the franchise's winningest coach through his 11th season and beyond.
Sportsnet ranks all 32 NHL centre-ice logos for 2026-27
Sportsnet evaluated and ranked the centre-ice logo designs at all 32 NHL arenas for the 2026-27 season, weighing visual impact, creativity and team identity.
LeBrun: Kucherov Not Planning to Reach Free Agency as Extension Talks Continue
TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports Nikita Kucherov has no intention of hitting the open market next July, though the Lightning and agent Dan Milstein have yet to agree on an extension.
Maple Leafs drop opener 3-2 to Canadiens; Marchenko impresses in debut
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost their season opener 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. According to Sportsnet, Kirill Marchenko stood out in his Toronto debut alongside Auston Matthews.
Malhotra wins NHL coaching debut as Canucks beat Oilers 6-5 in OT
Manny Malhotra earned his first NHL coaching win as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime. Vancouver blew a three-goal third-period lead before recovering to win the opener.
Babcock's Oilers debut ends in 6-5 overtime loss to Canucks
Mike Babcock lost his first game as Edmonton Oilers head coach, a 6-5 overtime defeat to the Vancouver Canucks. Evan Bouchard's five-point night, including a season-opening hat trick, secured one point for Edmonton.
Golden Knights defeat Blackhawks 5-2 as Eichel reaches 700 points
Jack Eichel surpassed the 700-point milestone with a three-point performance, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their season opener on Tuesday.
Cotter's overtime goal lifts Canucks past Oilers 6-5 on opening night
Paul Cotter scored twice, including 1:59 into overtime, as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5. Evan Bouchard had a hat trick and five points for Edmonton in the loss.
Marchenko Debuts for Maple Leafs Hours After Trade, Records Assist
Kirill Marchenko, acquired by Toronto in a seven-piece trade Monday, had an assist 48 seconds into his Maple Leafs debut against Montreal despite no practice time with the team.
Bouchard hat trick in Oilers opener first by defenceman since 1980
Evan Bouchard scored three goals in the Edmonton Oilers' season opener against Vancouver, the first opening-night hat trick by an NHL defenceman since Mark Howe in 1980.