Dobes stops 26 as Canadiens open season with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs
Jakub Dobes made 26 saves and Alexandre Carrier scored the winner as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in their season opener at Scotiabank Arena.
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Raddysh's emotional Leafs debut headlines 3-2 opening loss to Canadiens
Darren Raddysh made an emotional Maple Leafs debut in Toronto's 3-2 season-opening home loss to the Montreal Canadiens, one of 10 players debuting for the club.
Bruins blank Rangers 3-0 in season opener behind late offensive surge
Fraser Minten broke a late tie to spark a three-goal flurry as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 in their season opener on Tuesday night, supported by a 24-save shutout from Jeremy Swayman.
Blackhawks and Golden Knights meet in inter-conference matchup
The Chicago Blackhawks faced the Vegas Golden Knights in inter-conference play, with Sportsnet carrying live coverage of the game. No score or game statistics were included in the available source material.
Canadiens edge Maple Leafs 3-2 in season opener
Josh Anderson and Alexandre Carrier each had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in the regular-season opener for both teams.
Canucks Name Six Alternate Captains, Leave Captaincy Vacant
The Vancouver Canucks will open 2026-27 with six alternate captains and no team captain, splitting the leadership group between home and road. The captaincy has been vacant since Quinn Hughes was traded to Minnesota in December 2025.
Oilers open McDavid's 12th season against Canucks on Sportsnet
Connor McDavid begins his twelfth NHL campaign as the Edmonton Oilers face the Vancouver Canucks in a late-night divisional game, with coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 10 p.m. ET.
Forsling's late OT goal gives Panthers 1-0 win over Hurricanes
Gustav Forsling scored with 4.3 seconds left in overtime as Florida beat Carolina 1-0 on Tuesday, spoiling the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup banner-raising night in the season opener for both teams.
Sportsnet to air Bruins vs. Rangers broadcast matchup
Sportsnet has a Boston Bruins versus New York Rangers game on its broadcast schedule, billed as an Original Six matchup and Eastern Conference competition. No score, date, or player details were included in the available listing.
Oilers put Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on IR, recall Josh Samanski
The Edmonton Oilers placed centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve after he missed the season opener, and recalled forward Josh Samanski from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis.
Flames sign 2026 draft pick Chase Harrington to entry-level deal
The Calgary Flames signed second-round draft choice Chase Harrington to a three-year entry-level contract with a 1.075 million dollar average annual value.
Maple Leafs and Canadiens open season on Sportsnet
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens meet to open the campaign, with the Original Six matchup airing on Sportsnet at 7 p.m. ET.
Mayich family, ASU players seek coaches' removal during investigation
The parents of Arizona State defenceman Matthew Mayich and seven players are calling for the coaches involved in an Aug. 20 workout to be placed on leave pending an independent investigation.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers featured in Sportsnet NHL coverage
Sportsnet published coverage of an NHL matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers, billed as a divisional meeting of Eastern Conference teams. No score or game details were included in the available material.
Ottawa Senators name defenseman Thomas Chabot 11th captain in franchise history
Defenseman Thomas Chabot has been named the 11th captain in Ottawa Senators history, succeeding Brady Tkachuk following a major leadership change for the franchise.
Crosby enters 22nd season with same intensity at Penguins practice
Sidney Crosby is entering his 22nd NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and a Sportsnet report describes the captain's unchanged practice habits and competitiveness as he approaches his 40th birthday.
Dahlin, Sabres open camp after division title and offseason turnover
Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin enters training camp focused on hockey after a family health crisis was resolved, as the Sabres look to follow up their first Atlantic Division title despite trading Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram.
Marchenko cleared to make Maple Leafs debut in season opener
Kirill Marchenko will play for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Tuesday's season opener against Montreal after securing his visa, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Toronto acquired him Monday and signed him to a six-year, $75-million extension.
Blue Jackets sign Carson Soucy to one-year, $1.15M deal after PTO
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenceman Carson Soucy to a one-year, $1.15 million contract after his professional tryout, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Kirill Marchenko's status uncertain for Maple Leafs season opener
Newly acquired winger Kirill Marchenko might miss the Toronto Maple Leafs season opener against the Montreal Canadiens while finalizing his work visa.
Nugent-Hopkins out for Oilers opener with lower-body injury
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss Edmonton's season opener Tuesday against Vancouver with a lower-body injury from Monday's practice, likely forcing coach Mike Babcock to split up Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Senators name Thomas Chabot captain for 2026-27 season
The Ottawa Senators have named defenseman Thomas Chabot their new captain. He replaces Brady Tkachuk, who was traded to the Florida Panthers this off-season.
Knies Ready for Fresh Start with Blue Jackets After Trade
Matthew Knies said he is relieved to move past months of trade speculation after being dealt from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a trade involving Kirill Marchenko.
Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out for season opener with lower-body injury
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss Tuesday's season opener against the Vancouver Canucks due to a lower-body injury, coach Mike Babcock said. Nugent-Hopkins had 56 points in 72 games last season.
Wild's Brock Faber out indefinitely after skull fracture surgery
Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber is out indefinitely following surgery for a skull fracture suffered in pre-season play against Dallas. He was placed on injured reserve Monday and remains in concussion protocol.
Nine NHL storylines to watch in 2026-27
Sportsnet's Emily Sadler outlines nine storylines for the 2026-27 NHL season, including division races, the Carolina Hurricanes' title defense, and playoff pushes from Florida and Toronto.
Chayka: Marchenko trade aimed at adding player who dictates games
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said the blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko was about acquiring the best player in the deal, regardless of other factors. Marchenko signed a six-year, $75-million extension as part of the seven-piece trade that sent Matthew Knies to Columbus.
Leafs acquire Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood from Blue Jackets for Knies, picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz and a second-round pick to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins and Miles Wood. Merzlikins will start on long-term injured reserve.
Leafs GM John Chayka addresses Kirill Marchenko trade with media
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Kirill Marchenko trade, according to Sportsnet. The availability has concluded.
Montembeault, Canadiens preach process after 4-1 pre-season
Samuel Montembeault said the slate resets when the season opens Tuesday after he locked down a roster spot behind Jakub Dobes. Coach Martin St. Louis stressed a process-driven approach following Montreal's 4-1 pre-season.
Sportsnet Insiders Predict 2026-27 Division Winners, Hellebuyck Destination
Sportsnet's NHL insiders released their 2026-27 predictions, picking division winners and forecasting where Connor Hellebuyck will land as the season opens Tuesday with a five-game slate.
Manny Malhotra Prepares for First Season as Canucks Head Coach
Manny Malhotra is set for his debut season as Vancouver Canucks head coach. He reflected on his rookie year with the Rangers, including a dinner with Wayne Gretzky.
Spector: Oilers face questions on what must change to win a Cup
A Sportsnet column by Mark Spector examines what the Edmonton Oilers must change to win a Stanley Cup, noting their two Finals trips and an injury-hit 2025-26 playoff run.
Auston Matthews addresses media hype surrounding prospect Gavin McKenna
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews discussed the attention surrounding top prospect Gavin McKenna at the opening of training camp.
NHL enters new era with rising cap, empowered players, and GM turnover
The NHL is entering a transformative era with a rapidly rising salary cap, empowered players in contract years, and a shifting leadership landscape. Commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges succession discussions are underway.
Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets complete blockbuster trade involving Knies and Marchenko
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets finalized a major trade centered on forwards Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko, along with several other players, a conditional draft pick, and salary retention.
Jets set 23-man roster, assign Brayden Yager to AHL
The Winnipeg Jets finalized their 23-man roster by assigning rookie Brayden Yager to the AHL's Manitoba Moose. The team enters the season healthy, though Connor Hellebuyck remains on the trade block.
Flames Leave Pre-Season Goal Leader Suniev Off Opening Roster
Aydar Suniev, who led the Calgary Flames with four pre-season goals, was left off the 23-man opening night roster. The Flames kept Brennan Othmann, who would have required waivers to be demoted.
Oilers set 23-man opening roster with four veterans on IR
The Edmonton Oilers have finalized their 23-man opening night roster, with four veterans on injured reserve opening spots for depth players. Owen Michaels starts opening night while Jason Dickinson is expected to miss the first week.
ASU players seek coaching staff leave amid Mayich investigation
Seven Arizona State players asked school president Michael Crow to place the hockey coaching staff on administrative leave until an independent investigation into Matthew Mayich's Aug. 20 collapse is completed.