Hockey

Stars’ Duchene Out Three Months After Surgery

"We thought he was going to play but it doesn't look that way," Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said as Matt Duchene faces about three months out after core muscle surgery.

Blackhawks Expect Bedard Return After Shoulder Surgery

Connor Bedard took a major step toward returning from left shoulder surgery, practicing in a regular jersey and participating in contact drills with the Blackhawks. A doctor’s evaluation this week will help set his return timeline, though he could be nearing his season debut as Chicago seeks a lift amid a slow start.

Canadiens Trade Struble to Predators for 2027 Pick

A day after sitting out Montreal's 5-2 home loss to Nashville, Jayden Struble was traded to the Predators for a 2027 second-round pick originally held by Vegas.

Hischier’s 200th goal leads Devils past Canucks 4-1

Nico Hischier scored twice, including his 200th career goal, as the Devils beat the Canucks 4-1 in Newark on Oct. 10, 2026.

Panthers Rout Blue Jackets 7-3 After Second-Period Surge

The Blue Jackets’ strong starts have given way to costly second-period collapses: they blew a 2-0 lead in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis, then fell 7-3 to Florida after surrendering four straight goals in the second. Coach Rick Bowness pointed to mental mistakes and fading intensity, even as Columbus entered the stretch leading the NHL in faceoff percentage, led by Adam Fantilli.

Ohio State sweeps No. 1 Wisconsin

No. 2 Ohio State swept top-ranked, defending national champion Wisconsin in their women’s hockey series, winning the opener 2-1 and the rematch 5-3. The Buckeyes took control in the third period of both games, handing Wisconsin its first series sweep by Ohio State since 2023.

Severson Scores, Adds Assist in Blue Jackets' Win

Columbus activated defenseman Damon Severson from the injured list, clearing him to make his season debut against Pittsburgh after a shoulder injury. His return is expected to bolster the injury-depleted defense and reunite him with Zach Werenski on the top pairing.

Avalanche Expected To Face Winless Flames

Colorado visits Calgary after a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg, looking to rebound in the second game of a back-to-back. The winless Flames are seeking their first victory of the season after three straight losses, amid struggles at even strength.

NHL's Early Games Show Usual Sloppiness After Shortened Camps

The NHL’s season-opening stretch has featured loose, high-scoring play after shorter training camps, with goals and power-play efficiency slightly higher and save percentages lower than last year. Coaches and players say the early-season sloppiness is typical, and there is little evidence the abbreviated preparation has significantly changed the game.

ASU Assistant Coach Misses Opener Amid Player-Collapse Fallout

Arizona State assistant coach Alex Hicks will miss the hockey team’s home opener amid fallout from defenseman Matthew Mayich’s exertional heatstroke during an August workout that left him on life support; head coach Greg Powers is already on administrative leave. The university is conducting an independent review and police are investigating, while players and Mayich’s family have called for broader changes to the coaching staff and accountability.

Jets beat Avalanche 3-2, end unbeaten start

Kyle Connor scored twice, including the winning goal with 60 seconds left, as Winnipeg beat Colorado 3-2 to improve to 3-0-1 and hand the Avalanche their first loss. Stuart Skinner made 32 saves, while Colorado’s Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov each had a goal and an assist; Winnipeg defenseman Josh Morrissey left with an upper-body injury.

Oilers acquire Hallander from Penguins for Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Spencer Stastney, adding depth up front as injuries sideline several forwards. Hallander, who has three points in two games this season, has limited NHL experience and is expected to provide a short-term option while the Oilers’ lineup recovers.

Matt Dumba retires after 13 NHL seasons

Matt Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons and 748 games with five teams, including 10 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. A 2020 King Clancy Trophy winner, he was also recognized for his advocacy for inclusion and his role in founding the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

Permanent Daylight Time Shifts Western NHL Schedules

Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba’s decision to stay on daylight time has complicated NHL scheduling in Western Canada, pushing some games later; the Calgary Flames have eight 9 p.m. starts, while the Edmonton Oilers have seven. Players and families say they’ll need to adjust, with late starts making some games harder for children and fans to attend.

Panthers Captain Barkov Out 6-8 Weeks

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left knee injury but will not need surgery, offering relief after he missed the previous season with a serious right-knee injury. Barkov says he is optimistic about rehabilitation and returning to the lineup.

Sharks Scratch Captain Celebrini With Lower-Body Injury

Sharks scratched 20-year-old captain Macklin Celebrini with a lower-body injury minutes before Monday's game at Dallas; he had five assists after a $94 million extension.

Capitals Captain Ovechkin Announces Final NHL Season

On Oct. 5, 2026, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, 41, told teammates 2026-27 is his last NHL season; the club posted the locker-room video.

Top Pick McKenna Scores First NHL Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna, the 2026 No. 1 draft pick, scored his first NHL goal in his fourth professional game, beating Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros on a pass from Auston Matthews. The 18-year-old also recorded his first NHL point with an assist.

Blackhawks’ Byram misses Buffalo return for family matter

Bowen Byram, Chicago's top-paid defenseman on a six-year $75 million deal, will miss Saturday's return to Buffalo for a family matter. Greenway is expected to play.

Lyle Odelein, Canadiens Champion, Blue Jackets Captain, Dies

Lyle Odelein, 1993 Stanley Cup winner with Montreal and first Blue Jackets captain, dies at 58 after 1,056 NHL games.

Tuch Scores Twice in Capitals’ 5-2 Debut Win

Alex Tuch scored twice in his Capitals debut, matching a franchise mark shared with Ovechkin, in Washington’s 5-2 win over Carolina on Oct. 2, 2026.

Blues Shut Out Stars 4-0 in Season Opener

The St. Louis Blues opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 4-0 road win over the Dallas Stars, as goaltender Joel Hofer earned a shutout and Mason McTavish scored in his Blues debut. Dallas struggled to generate offense and will look to rebound against Nashville.

ASU hockey players seek leave for coaches after teammate collapses