SportsBlackhawks Beat Penguins 5-3 in Bedard DebutBlackhawks beat Penguins 5-3 in Bedard's season debut from shoulder surgery; Teravainen and Kantserov score two each, Kane ties U.S. assist mark at 894.👤Connor Bedard👤Roman KantserovChicago Sun-Times +6 covering1d👍😆3+2💬2ShareLeft 45%Center 39%R 16%
SportsSabres Trade Ryan Johnson for Two Penguins DefensemenThe Buffalo Sabres acquired defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Ryan Johnson. The deal adds defensive depth for Buffalo, while Pittsburgh gets the 25-year-old Johnson, who is under contract through 2027-28.👤Caleb Jones👤Ryan Johnsonarchynetys.com +22 covering2d0💬ShareLCenter 25%Right 67%
SportsJets Top Line Powers 5-2 Win Over WildCole Perfetti scored twice, and Winnipeg’s top line of Perfetti, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor powered the Jets to a 5-2 win over Minnesota. The victory improved Winnipeg to 4-1-1, while Kirill Kaprizov scored both goals for the Wild.👤Cole Perfetti👤Mark Scheifeleeuropesays.com +7 covering1d👍😆😡3+3💬3ShareLeft 53%Center 33%R 13%
SportsStars’ 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.👤Matt DucheneAssociated Press +13 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 50%Center 32%R 18%
SportsDahlin Day-to-Day, to Miss Sabres’ Game in MontrealSabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left Monday’s game against Florida with an upper-body injury and did not return. The injury’s severity and his availability for Buffalo’s next game against Montreal were unclear, raising concern for a team already struggling defensively.👤Rasmus Dahlinmarkerzone.com +18 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 54%Center 32%R 14%
SportsCanucks Seek Sixth UBS Arena Win Against IslandersThe Islanders have a chance to close their homestand with a win against a Vancouver team on a four-game losing streak that has allowed an NHL-high 35 goals and struggled on the penalty kill; New York has scored a power-play goal in four straight games. The Canucks have still scored 24 goals and are unbeaten in five visits to UBS Arena, while the matchup also reunites former Vancouver captain Bo Horvat with his old team.👤Kyle Palmieri🏢New York Islandersnhl.com +10 covering1d👍😆30💬2ShareLeft 62%Center 29%R
SportsShesterkin Exits Capitals Game With Apparent Leg InjuryShesterkin left Rangers-Capitals game Oct. 9 at 11:40 of the second after jamming right skate into post; could not weight the leg and needed help off.👤Dylan GarandHeavy +81 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 42%Center 31%Right 26%
SportsHurricanes Send Flyers to Record Seventh Straight LossCarolina beat Philadelphia 4-1, sending the Flyers to a franchise-record seventh straight loss and an 0-5-2 start while the Hurricanes extended a five-game win streak.👤Sebastian Aho👤Mark JankowskiDelaware County Daily Times +20 covering3d0💬ShareLeft 55%Center 29%R 16%
SportsKraken Beat Winless Flyers 3-2 in ShootoutSeattle beat Philadelphia 3-2 in a shootout, overcoming the Flyers’ third-period comeback and extending their winless start to the season. Bobby McMann scored the deciding shootout goal as the Kraken continued their strong run.👤Trevor Zegrasphillysportsreports.com +15 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 62%Center 27%R 11%
SportsNylander Hits 700 Points, Leafs Beat Avalanche 6-3Nylander posts 2 goals and 3 assists to reach 700 NHL points as Maple Leafs beat Avalanche 6-3.👤Auston MatthewsIndependent Journal Review +11 covering4d0💬ShareLeft 51%Center 34%R 15%
SportsKaprizov Hat Trick Leads Wild Past Panthers 4-1Kaprizov scored his first hat trick of the season—and seventh career—as Minnesota beat Florida 4-1; Boldy struck 53 seconds in.👤Kirill KaprizovNew York Times +11 covering4d0💬ShareLeft 47%Center 28%Right 25%
SportsBlackhawks Expect Bedard Return After Shoulder SurgeryConnor 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.👤Connor Bedardtotalapexsports.com +49 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 52%Center 32%R 16%
SportsCanadiens Trade Struble to Predators for 2027 PickA 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.👤Jayden Strublethesickpodcast.com +19 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 36%Center 22%Right 42%
SportsDucks hand Flames worst-ever 0-5 startPoehling's short-handed goal lifted Anaheim over Calgary 4-2, locking in the Flames' worst-ever 0-5 start before he left after crashing into the goalpost.👤Ville HussoAssociated Press +8 covering4d0💬ShareLeft 58%Center 29%R 13%
SportsHischier’s 200th goal leads Devils past Canucks 4-1Nico Hischier scored twice, including his 200th career goal, as the Devils beat the Canucks 4-1 in Newark on Oct. 10, 2026.👤Nico Hischiersports.yahoo.com +5 covering4d❤️😮😢3+1💬2ShareLeft 48%C 16%Right 36%
SportsPanthers Rout Blue Jackets 7-3 After Second-Period SurgeThe 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.article.wn.com +6 covering4d0💬ShareLeft 57%Center 29%R 14%
SportsSeverson Scores, Adds Assist in Blue Jackets' WinColumbus 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.👤Damon Seversonarticle.wn.com +9 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 67%Center 33%
SportsThree-Game-Streak Lightning Set to Face IslandersThe Islanders host the surging Lightning after both teams won Thursday, with Tampa Bay seeking a fourth straight victory. Bo Horvat’s availability is a key question after he took a head check against Chicago; Ilya Sorokin and Andrei Vasilevskiy are expected to start in goal.👤Bo Horvat👤Alexander Romanovnews.ssbcrack.com +9 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 44%Center 36%R 20%
SportsAvalanche Expected To Face Winless FlamesColorado 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.👤Artturi Lehkonen🏢Calgary Flamesbrandonsun.com +18 covering6d0💬ShareLeft 44%Center 26%Right 30%
SportsNHL's Early Games Show Usual Sloppiness After Shortened CampsThe 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.👤André Tourignywyomingnews.com +6 covering6d0💬ShareLeft 41%Center 43%R 16%
SportsJets beat Avalanche 3-2, end unbeaten startKyle 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.👤Kyle Connoreuropesays.com +5 coveringOct 8, 20260💬ShareLeft 31%Center 31%Right 38%
SportsOilers acquire Hallander from Penguins for StastneyThe 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.👤Spencer StastneyOttawa Sun +27 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 35%Center 24%Right 41%
SportsMatt Dumba retires after 13 NHL seasonsMatt 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.👤Mathew Dumbanewsy-today.com +9 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 47%Center 37%R 17%
SportsPermanent Daylight Time Shifts Western NHL SchedulesAlberta, 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.altoonamirror.com +5 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 43%Center 37%R 20%
