Kraken pursue winger or defenseman after Robertson trade falls through
According to Daily Faceoff, the Seattle Kraken are actively seeking a scoring winger or top-four defenseman to improve their roster following a recent missed trade opportunity.
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Sabres to leave McLeod, Crevier out for Friday's Blue Jackets game
According to Daily Faceoff, the Buffalo Sabres will scratch Ryan McLeod and Louis Crevier for their Friday matchup against Columbus, with Jiri Kulich and Conor Timmins expected to take their places.
Tavares completes regular practice, likely to face Canadiens Saturday
John Tavares skated in a regular sweater for the first time since his October injury, signaling a probable return against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, pending final medical clearance.
Senators' Ridly Greig doubtful for Saturday's game against Utah
Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig is doubtful to play against the Utah Mammoth due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Travis Green indicated the 24-year-old is day-to-day and may return Tuesday against Washington.
Pavelski and Backstrom lead speculation for 2027 Hall of Fame class
With the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class finalized, Sportsnet identifies Joe Pavelski and Nicklas Backstrom as the primary candidates for induction in 2027, citing their sustained excellence and recent career milestones.
Maple Leafs struggle to replace Marchenko and Tanev in recent losses
Sportsnet analysis highlights the Toronto Maple Leafs' difficulty maintaining competitiveness after injuries to Kirill Marchenko and Chris Tanev, citing a lack of effective depth to fill their roles.
Pastrnak and Zacha combine for 34 points in early season
Boston Bruins forwards David Pastrnak and Vladislav Zacha have combined for 34 points, according to Daily Faceoff, establishing them as a top offensive pairing in the NHL.
Canadiens GM says Demidov progressing, no return date set
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes confirmed that Ivan Demidov is recovering from a lower-body injury but provided no specific return timeline, noting the process has exceeded initial estimates without setbacks.
Red Wings seek expansion of Larkin trade list amid suspension
Detroit wants Dylan Larkin to add more teams to his trade list, citing insufficient offers from current suitors. Larkin remains suspended without pay while the club pursues a premium package.
Germany seeks to preserve hockey worlds amid Russia boycott threats
German officials aim to retain hosting rights for the May men's hockey worlds despite a CAS ruling reinstating Russia and subsequent boycott threats from seven European nations.
Scouts highlight Madden Daneault as top 2029 draft prospect
Daily Faceoff scouting reports identify Madden Daneault of the WHL Kelowna Rockets as a dominant force in the 2029 NHL Draft class, citing his advanced skill set and high upside.
McDavid discusses emotional reaction to hard hit from Helleson
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke about his emotional response to a hard hit from Sam Helleson, referencing past injuries from similar net-front collisions.
Bruins rookie James Hagens exits win over Penguins with upper-body injury
Boston Bruins rookie James Hagens left a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins with an upper-body injury after a Samuel Girard cross-check. The team has not provided an update on his status.
Wild weigh keeping Quinn Hughes or allowing 2027 UFA status
Minnesota Wild management is evaluating whether to sign Quinn Hughes to a long-term deal or allow him to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, balancing immediate competitive needs against long-term asset retention.
Carolina Hurricanes emerge as top contender for Nikita Kucherov if trade occurs
Sportsnet analysis identifies the Carolina Hurricanes as a prime landing spot for Nikita Kucherov, citing their substantial salary cap space and recent Stanley Cup success. Tampa Bay GM Julien BriseBois currently denies trade plans, but Kucherov remains unsigned and near unrestricted free agency.
Utah Mammoth to face Ottawa Senators in cross-divisional matchup
The Utah Mammoth and Ottawa Senators are set to meet in a cross-divisional game. Both teams enter the contest with identical 10-6-1 records.
Predators host Blues in Central Division matchup
The Nashville Predators will host the St. Louis Blues in a Central Division game, looking to extend their recent winning momentum against a team with a slightly weaker record.
Red Wings host Avalanche in non-conference matchup
The Detroit Red Wings (7-7-3) host the Colorado Avalanche (9-6-2) in a non-conference game. The Atlantic Division team faces the Central Division squad.
Canucks face Oilers in Pacific Division matchup
The Vancouver Canucks, currently on a losing streak, prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers in a Pacific Division game on November 6, 2026.
Kings Visit Penguins After Kopitar Hat Trick
The Los Angeles Kings travel to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 6, 2026. This matchup follows Anze Kopitar's recent hat trick performance.
Ducks host Flames following Mintyukov's two-goal performance
The Anaheim Ducks face the Calgary Flames in a Pacific Division matchup after Mintyukov's two-goal game. Both teams are competing for position in the division standings.
Stamkos OT power-play goal lifts Predators past Avalanche 3-2
Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal in overtime to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche, with Justus Annunen stopping 30 shots.
McDavid vows response after Helleson drives him into goalpost
Connor McDavid expressed frustration after Drew Helleson drove him into the goalpost during a 5-4 loss to the Ducks. Vasily Podkolzin was ejected for retaliating against the defenceman.
Gauthier's record nine goals in four games help Ducks beat Oilers 5-4
Cutter Gauthier recorded a goal and an assist and set a Ducks franchise record with nine goals over four games as Anaheim beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Thursday night, according to ESPN.
Caufield OT goal lifts Canadiens past Mammoth in 5-4 thriller
Cole Caufield scored the decisive goal in overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-4. Nick Suzuki returned from injury with a point line, helping Montreal bounce back from a previous collapse.
Bratt's overtime breakaway lifts Devils to 5-4 win over Blues
Jesper Bratt scored on a breakaway in overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4. ESPN reported the win extended New Jersey's winning run against St. Louis.
Nichushkin, Johnson shootout goals lift Blue Jackets past Stars 2-1
Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 in Columbus.
Mercer scores first Winnipeg goal, adds assist in Jets' 6-2 win over Canucks
Dawson Mercer scored his first goal for the Winnipeg Jets and added an assist as Winnipeg beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2, according to an ESPN game recap.
Logan Cooley becomes fastest active player to reach five career hat tricks
Logan Cooley of the Utah Mammoth recorded his fifth career hat trick, becoming the fastest active player to reach that milestone, achieving it two games sooner than Alex Ovechkin.
Mikheyev’s two goals lift Lightning to 4-1 win over Blackhawks, extend home streak to 8-0
Ilya Mikheyev netted a pair of goals as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, keeping their home record flawless at eight wins while Andrei Vasilevskiy guarded the net.
Carrier's third-period goal breaks tie, Hurricanes beat Islanders 5-3
William Carrier scored in the third period to break a tie and send the Carolina Hurricanes past the New York Islanders 5-3, according to ESPN's game recap.
Connelly late goal lifts Golden Knights past Red Wings 2-1
Trevor Connelly scored the decisive goal with under two minutes remaining to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
Kartye's late goal gives Rangers 3-2 win over Flyers
Ty Kartye scored the decisive goal and Dylan Garand stopped 23 shots as the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night, according to ESPN. New York completed a comeback in the win.
Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Penguins 6-2
Pavel Zacha recorded two goals in a 6-2 victory for the Boston Bruins over the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking a significant win for Boston against a struggling opponent.
Bouchard sets Oilers record as fastest defenceman to 10 goals
Evan Bouchard became the fastest defenceman in Edmonton Oilers history to reach 10 goals, hitting the mark in 17 games against Anaheim. He passed Paul Coffey's 1983-84 record of 22 games.
Podkolzin ejected for fighting in Oilers-Ducks clash
Vasily Podkolzin was sent off the ice in the first period against the Anaheim Ducks after fighting Drew Helleson to defend Connor McDavid, who returned to the game.
Wild defenseman Brock Faber returns to practice after skull fracture
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber returned to on-ice practice on Thursday, marking a key step in his recovery from a fractured skull and bringing his regular season debut closer.
Red Wings expect Kasper and Appleton returns during upcoming road trip
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan indicated that injured forwards Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton are expected to return to the lineup during the team's four-game road trip starting in Colorado.
Oilers activate emergency goalie Brett Epp as backup against Ducks
Edmonton Oilers emergency goaltender Brett Epp was activated to back up Matt Tomkins against the Anaheim Ducks, with starter Tristan Jarry unavailable because of illness.
Victor Olofsson Returns to Golden Knights Lineup Against Detroit
Victor Olofsson returns to the Vegas Golden Knights lineup for Thursday's game in Detroit after recovering from a boarding injury sustained in early October. He will join the third line alongside Tomas Hertl and Trevor Connelly.