Maple Leafs Defenseman Morgan Rielly Exits Game Against Canadiens with Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly left Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to a lower-body injury and was officially ruled out by the team.
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Rangers extend winning streak to three with 4-3 win over Kraken
The New York Rangers defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-3 to extend their winning streak to three games. Gabe Perreault, Ty Kartye, and Jaroslav Chmelar all scored in the first period.
Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson steps away indefinitely for personal reasons
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced that defenseman Elias Salomonsson is leaving the team indefinitely for personal reasons. The club will utilize Tyrel Bauer on the blue line while respecting the defender's privacy.
Rangers rookie Alberts Smits out with upper-body injury
New York Rangers rookie defenseman Alberts Smits has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, leading to Matthew Robertson's season debut in the lineup.
Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron Lead 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
Former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and former Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron headline the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class, joined by Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, Cindy Curley, and builder Brian Burke.
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey returns to full practice
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey participated fully in Saturday practice without a non-contact jersey, signaling a return from a wrist injury, though his availability for Sunday remains undecided.
Sabres defenseman Matt Grzelcyk faces potential surgery after stalled recovery
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Grzelcyk remains out with a lower-body injury that has not improved in five weeks. Coach Lindy Ruff indicated the club is considering surgery if current treatment fails to yield results.
Stamkos goal and assist lift Predators past Blues 3-1
Steven Stamkos contributed a goal and an assist as the Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday. Juuse Saros stopped 25 shots in the win.
Capitals complete 4-3 comeback over Panthers despite ejection
The Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday, with Alex Tuch and Aliaksei Protas contributing to the comeback win. The game featured a controversial ejection for a hit on Vilmanis.
Wild activate Marcus and Nick Foligno, send Mason Shaw to AHL Iowa
The Minnesota Wild have activated veteran wingers Marcus and Nick Foligno from injured reserve for their matchup against Tampa Bay. Forward Mason Shaw was reassigned to AHL Iowa to make room on the roster.
Leppanen, Reimer placed on NHL waivers Nov. 7
Daily Faceoff reported that Atro Leppanen and James Reimer were both placed on waivers on Saturday, Nov. 7. The report did not include team affiliations or contract details for either player.
Zach Collaros cleared to start for Blue Bombers in East Final
Quarterback Zach Collaros has been cleared to start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saturday’s East Final against the Montreal Alouettes after missing the semifinal with a rib injury.
Panthers' Vilmanis ruled out after hit from behind by Wilson
Florida winger Sandis Vilmanis missed Saturday's game against Washington after being hit from behind by Tom Wilson, who was assessed a major and game misconduct.
Reimer back on waivers as Rangers move to terminate contract
The New York Rangers placed goaltender James Reimer on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Reimer had cleared regular waivers and been sent to AHL Hartford a day earlier.
Oilers activate Hyman and Levi for Saturday Canucks matchup
The Edmonton Oilers have activated forward Zach Hyman and goaltender Devon Levi from the injured list for their upcoming game against the Vancouver Canucks, according to a team announcement.
Oilers send Leppanen to Bakersfield via waivers
The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenseman Atro Leppanen on waivers to assign him to AHL Bakersfield. The move follows his return from a six-week absence.
Utah Mammoth Lead NHL in Power Play Efficiency with 38.3% Success Rate
The Utah Mammoth are currently leading the NHL in power play success with a 38.3% rate, contributing to their strong 10-6-1 start to the season.
Capitals' Tom Wilson ejected for boarding Panthers' Sandis Vilmanis
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ejected after a blindside hit on Florida Panthers defenseman Sandis Vilmanis. The play drew a major penalty and a game misconduct, according to Daily Faceoff.
Barzal, Maccelli skate fully for Islanders but remain out of lineup
Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli were full participants at the Islanders' gameday skate without contact restrictions, though both were ruled out of that night's game. Barzal has yet to play this season because of a lingering knee issue.
Lettieri fights for roster spot as Tavares returns to Leafs lineup
Vinni Lettieri has engaged in two fights since his promotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs, aiming to secure a roster spot before John Tavares returns to the lineup this weekend.
Panthers forward Anton Lundell day-to-day with undisclosed injury
Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play against the Washington Capitals, according to Daily Faceoff. He has four goals and six points in 16 games this season.
Speculation builds around Jets head coach Scott Arniel's job status
A Daily Faceoff article says speculation is mounting that Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel may soon be out of the job, and examines how NHL coaching staffs handle ongoing firing rumors.
Bruins place James Hagens on IR with back injury, recall Eyssimont
The Boston Bruins placed rookie forward James Hagens on injured reserve with a back injury and recalled Michael Eyssimont from AHL Providence to maintain their 23-man roster.
IIHF explores conditions for Russian return after CAS ruling
The IIHF is reviewing options for Russian participation following a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that overturned their exclusion. Several European nations have vowed to boycott games against Russia despite the legal decision.
Sharks carry losing streak into matchup with Stars
ESPN's preview says the San Jose Sharks are still seeking a win during their current losing streak as they meet the Dallas Stars, a Central Division team holding a significantly better record.
Sabres host Pacific-leading Golden Knights in regular-season matchup
The Buffalo Sabres prepare to host the Vegas Golden Knights in a regular-season game. The matchup features the Pacific Division leaders against the Atlantic Division squad.
Lightning visit Wild after Mikheyev two-goal performance
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face the Minnesota Wild in an upcoming NHL matchup. The preview notes recent records for both clubs and highlights a two-goal game by Mikheyev.
Flyers and Flames set for non-conference meeting on November 7
The Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames are scheduled to play a non-conference game on November 7, 2026. The teams currently hold records of 4-10-4 and 7-9-1, respectively.
Wild become fastest NHL franchise to reach 1,000 regular-season wins
The Minnesota Wild became the fastest franchise in NHL history to record 1,000 regular-season victories, achieving the milestone in a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Zayne Parekh credits confidence boost for Flames power play rise
Calgary Flames defenceman Zayne Parekh says increased confidence has transformed his playmaking. His dynamic approach is a key factor in the team's power play rising to fourth in the NHL.
Ducks snap Flames' home streak with 5-3 comeback win
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 5-3, ending Calgary's five-game home winning streak. Cutter Gauthier scored the winner as Anaheim won its fourth straight game.
Senators goalie Ullmark to sit out Saturday; Greig also out
Ottawa Senators starter Linus Ullmark will likely miss Saturday's game against Utah while recovering from a lower-body injury. Forward Ridley Greig is also expected to sit out his second consecutive game.
Kaprizov scores, assists three times as Wild beat Sharks 4-1
Kirill Kaprizov recorded his 16th goal of the season and three assists to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.
Mammoth recall Biber, send Yamamoto to IR after Schmidt injury
The Utah Mammoth recalled defenseman Gregor Biber from the AHL and placed winger Kailer Yamamoto on injured reserve following Nate Schmidt's upper-body injury.
Norris scores twice as Sabres beat Blue Jackets 5-2
Josh Norris scored two goals and Owen Power added three assists to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan ruled out against Sabres with lower-body injury
Columbus Blue Jackets centre Sean Monahan left Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period after blocking a shot and was ruled out with a lower-body injury.
Flames rule out defenceman Kevin Bahl with lower-body injury before Ducks game
The Calgary Flames ruled defenceman Kevin Bahl out with a lower-body injury shortly before Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, inserting veteran Joel Hanley into the lineup in his place.
Blue Jackets recall Lorentz, Williams to complete 23-man roster
Columbus Blue Jackets recalled forwards Steven Lorentz and Jack Williams from AHL Cleveland to fill roster spots left open by Danton Heinen and Emil Andrae, restoring the team to a full 23-man roster.
Pettersson credits mental coach and new Canucks culture for resurgence
Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson attributes his recent performance improvement to working with a mental coach and the positive team environment established by new management during the franchise rebuild.
Rangers activate Korpisalo, assign Reimer to minors
The New York Rangers will activate Joonas Korpisalo from injured reserve on Saturday, providing relief for rookie starter Dylan Garand. James Reimer is being assigned to the minor leagues to accommodate the move.