The moments everyone in hockey is talking about, any league, on the ice or off it. Each one with the clip and the story behind it.
Carter Verhaeghe completed a natural hat trick midway through the second period after two quick goals had put Florida ahead 3-1. According to Elliotte Friedman, Florida became the first NHL team to record natural hat tricks in three straight games.
Matthew Schaefer brought a special fan to the game for Hockey Fights Cancer month, and they joined the panel before puck drop. He called her a sweetheart and talked about the hugs they shared.
Florida welcomed Mackie Samoskevich with a tribute video featuring his time with the Panthers. The club celebrated his place among its Stanley Cup champions as it greeted him again.
Ryan Leonard carried the puck the length of the ice himself and scored to bring the Capitals level. His end-to-end rush erased Washington’s deficit with a solo effort.
Frederic Brunet scored his first NHL goal on the power play for the Boston Bruins. His milestone goal got Boston on the board and cut the deficit to 2-1.
T.J. Hughes scored his first NHL goal for Colorado, finishing in front on a setup from Nathan MacKinnon. The Avalanche took a 4-2 lead into the second intermission after his goal. Gabe Landeskog celebrated by giving Hughes a water bottle shower as he passed the bench.
Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith recreated the famous Dwyane Wade and LeBron James dunk. The NHL shared a photo of their recreation, crediting Smith's TikTok account for the basketball-inspired moment.
Calgary's Axel Hurtig and San Jose's Carson Wetsch fought at 2:13 of the first period with the score tied 1-1, each receiving a five-minute fighting major. The Wranglers shared the clip and noted that the two were former junior teammates with the Calgary Hitmen.
Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,110th career assist for Pittsburgh. That assist moved the Penguins captain into sole possession of seventh place on the NHL’s all-time list.
Colorado's Gustav Stjernberg and Milwaukee's Ozzy Wiesblatt fought at 15:58 of the first period, each receiving a five-minute fighting major. Colorado led 3-0 at the time, and the Admirals shared video of the fight.
Kasper Halttunen scored three goals in one game for the Belleville Senators to complete a hat trick. The club celebrated his three-goal performance with a video shared on its official account.
Mark Stone scored three consecutive goals to complete a natural hat trick. His third of the night put Vegas ahead 6-1, extending a lead he had helped build with his first two goals.
Macklin Celebrini scored the shootout winner as the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 at Bridgestone Arena. With the teams still level after overtime, Celebrini delivered the deciding goal in the shootout.
Steven Stamkos scored in the closing seconds of the third period to pull Nashville level at 2-2 against San Jose. The Predators had their net empty for an extra attacker as they pressed for the tying goal.
Victor Hedman scored his first goal of the season in overtime to give Tampa Bay a 4-3 win over Seattle at home. He pushed the puck past Wright and split two defenders on his way to the net for the winner.
Owen Power scored in overtime to give Buffalo a 5-4 win over Toronto at Scotiabank Arena. His winner completed the Sabres' comeback on the road.
Jack Quinn earned a Gordie Howe hat trick in Buffalo's 5-4 overtime win at Toronto on Thursday. Lindy Ruff said it was the best game he had seen Quinn play, as the Sabres completed another comeback in Toronto.
Matt Boldy completed his fifth career hat trick for Minnesota, giving the Wild a 5-2 lead with 2:59 left in the second period. Kirill Kaprizov assisted on the goal, and Boldy had three goals and an assist through two periods.
Artyom Levshunov scored his first goal of the season in overtime to give Chicago a 4-3 win over Winnipeg at the United Center. Connor Bedard and Patrick Kane set up the winner, and Levshunov nearly jumped over Kane in celebration.
After tying the game with 11.8 seconds left in regulation, Brady Tkachuk completed his hat trick with the overtime winner in Florida's 3-2 victory over Vancouver. It was his second consecutive hat trick, capped by the goal that finished the Panthers' late comeback.
Anton Johansson scored his first NHL goal at 4:31 of the second period to tie Detroit and Philadelphia at 1-1. He came out of the penalty box and finished a two-on-one on Dylan Larkin's pass, beating Joseph Woll. His Red Wings teammates greeted him with hugs on the ice.
Buffalo's Jack Quinn and Toronto's Troy Stecher fought at 15:53 of the second period with the Maple Leafs leading 3-2. Both received five-minute fighting majors.
Patrick Kane fed Connor Bedard in the high slot on a five-on-three power play for Bedard's first goal of the season and first as Chicago Blackhawks captain. Kane's 895th career assist moved him past Phil Housley for the most by a U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Kirill Marchenko scored his first hat trick for the Toronto Maple Leafs in his 300th NHL game. His night included a between-the-legs goal, and his third put Toronto ahead 4-2.
Auston Matthews grabbed the puck out of the air and put it in himself to open the scoring. His 434th career goal tied Zach Parise for eighth among U.S.-born players.
Lane Hutson and Cole Hutson share the ice before facing each other in the NHL for the first time. Montreal's visit to Washington puts the brothers on opposite sides, marking a family milestone for the Canadiens and Capitals defencemen.
Cale Makar arrived for his first game as a father, smiling in a suit in a photo shared by the Avalanche. The club welcomed him with a short 'Hey, Dad' greeting, celebrating his new role ahead of the game.
Shean Donovan watched his son's first NHL fight from the TSN booth. TSN's split-screen video pairs the fight on the ice with Donovan's focused reaction, giving the moment a view from the broadcast booth.
Macklin Celebrini scored on the power play with 14:56 remaining in the third period to cut Boston's lead to 4-3. Will Smith and Ivar Stenberg set up the goal, giving Stenberg his first multi-point NHL game after scoring his first career goal earlier in the night. TSN reported that Celebrini's goal was the 110th of Frozen Frenzy, breaking the event's record for goals in one night.
Darnell Nurse of the Sharks and Nikita Zadorov of the Bruins each received a five-minute fighting major at 6:40 of the third period, with Boston leading 4-3. Curtis Pashelka reported that Nurse appeared to be responding to Zadorov's hit on Marchment in the second period.
Ivar Stenberg scored his first NHL goal to bring San Jose level with Boston at 2-2 at 5:48 of the second period. Macklin Celebrini and Orlov earned assists on the milestone goal, which came with Nikita Zadorov serving a tripping penalty.
Gavin McKenna scored in the third period to pull the Toronto Maple Leafs within one goal of the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. Toronto had trailed 5-3 before the goal, which gave McKenna a point in four straight games.
Calgary's Adam Klapka and Anaheim's Jeff Malott each received a five-minute fighting major at 11:44 of the second period, with the game tied 2-2. Eric Francis noted that the fight left Klapka an assist away from a Gordie Howe hat trick.
Connor McDavid collected Ty Emberson's flip pass at the Los Angeles blueline, split the defenders and scored on the backhand past Kuemper. The goal gave Edmonton a 3-0 lead in the first period of McDavid's 800th career game.
Vasily Podkolzin scored on the power play in the first period against Los Angeles. Edmonton was already ahead 1-0, and his finish extended the lead to 2-0.
Seattle defenceman Ville Ottavainen scored his first NHL goal against Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Kraken celebrated his career milestone with a photo of Ottavainen holding the commemorative puck.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped a Dallas breakaway in the second period of Colorado's visit to the Stars. Dallas created the chance while killing a penalty, but Blackwood kept the Avalanche's 3-1 lead intact.
Aydar Suniev took a pass from Ryan Strome and snapped home Calgary's equaliser against Anaheim at 8:02 of the second period. The Ducks had answered Calgary's opening goal with two of their own, and Suniev's finish brought the Flames back to 2-2 at Honda Center.
Fabian Zetterlund scored his first goal of the season on the power play against St. Louis at Canadian Tire Centre. With Philip Broberg serving a hooking penalty, his wrist shot at 18:33 of the third period brought Ottawa to 7-2.
Dallas's Roope Hintz and Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon dropped the gloves at 6:46 of the second period. Each received a five-minute fighting major with Colorado leading 2-1. The two had also come together in March, when Hintz was hurt.
Adam Jiricek scored his first NHL goal for St. Louis against Ottawa, extending the Blues' lead to 7-1. He had a goal called back on review earlier this season. McTavish collected the puck for the rookie.
With Pittsburgh trailing 1-0, Sidney Crosby scored against Chicago in the first period to bring the Penguins level. It was his first goal of the season, putting him on the board in his 22nd NHL campaign.
Brady Tkachuk scored three consecutive goals for Florida against Columbus in the second period, with his brother Matthew assisting on each one. An equaliser followed by two power-play goals turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead. The NHL said it was the first natural hat trick in league history with a brother assisting on all three goals.
Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago just 30 seconds into the game. The quick strike put the Blackhawks on the board almost immediately, with the club celebrating it as Turbo Time.
Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard leaned in for a greeting on the ice in photos shared by the Jets. The former Edmonton goaltending partners were back together in opposing uniforms, with Winnipeg celebrating the chance to see a best friend again.
Pius Suter scored shorthanded to give the Blues a 1-0 lead against the Senators in the first period. With St. Louis killing a penalty, his shot turned a defensive situation into the opening goal at Canadian Tire Centre.
Mathieu Olivier was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for slashing Florida defenceman Balinskis in the second period. Columbus trailed 3-1 when the penalty put the Blue Jackets on an extended penalty kill. Carter Verhaeghe scored on the resulting power play from Brady Tkachuk to make it 4-1.
Matt Rempe of the Rangers and Jeffrey Viel of the Lightning fought at 14:17 of the first period, with New York leading 2-0. Viel stepped in after Rempe hit D'Astous into the boards. It was Rempe's first fight since he broke his left thumb against Ryan Reaves almost a year earlier.
Jack Hughes broke free in three-on-three overtime and scored to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. New Jersey had earlier regained the lead at 4-3 on a goal from Bratt, shortly after Gibson made a toe save on Hughes.
Brady Tkachuk scored his first goal as a Panther after Carson Soucy turned the puck over in the Columbus zone at 2:27 of the second period. He added two more consecutive goals to complete a natural hat trick and put Florida ahead 3-1. His brother Matthew assisted on all three, with Brady's second and third goals coming on the power play.
Lane Hutson scored his first goal of the season on the power play against Buffalo at Centre Bell. His shot brought the Canadiens level at 1-1 after the Sabres had taken the lead.
The Hurricanes gave Alex Ovechkin a forklift as part of his farewell tour, according to the Capitals. Washington shared a photo of him smiling in the driver's seat, adding a lighthearted moment to the send-off.
Cale Makar is back in Denver with his wife as they await the arrival of their twins, and he will miss tonight's game. The Avalanche shared the family news and sent their best wishes to the Makars.
Minnesota's Rieger Lorenz and Vegas defenceman Jeremy Lauzon each received a five-minute fighting major at 2:36 of the third period. Minnesota led 3-1 at the time of the fight.
Quinn Hughes has nine points early in the 2026-27 season, a start Frank Seravalli calls the best of his career. Seravalli puts Hughes at nine points before completing six games, ahead of his six-point totals through six games in 2020-21, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Ten years after Auston Matthews scored four goals in his NHL debut, Sportsnet revisits the night that introduced him to the league. Matthews and the Maple Leafs share what they remember from that four-goal first game.
With Washington trailing Seattle 1-0, Jordan Kyrou scored his first goal as a Capital to tie the game. Capitals PR noted that he has 13 points, including 11 goals and two assists, in 15 career games against Seattle.
Brendan Brisson scored three times for the Toronto Marlies against Hamilton, completing his first professional hat trick. His third goal capped a personal milestone that both the Marlies and the AHL celebrated.
Jesse Kiiskinen completed a natural hat trick for the Grand Rapids Griffins against the Chicago Wolves. After scoring the first two goals, he added a third in succession to give Grand Rapids a 3-0 lead.
Ryan Leonard and Tom Wilson stand shoulder to shoulder at the boards in a photo shared by the Capitals. The club paired the image with a teary-eyed reaction after posting a glimpse between the benches, giving fans a warm look at the teammates away from the action.
Mitch Marner scored in overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 home win over the Los Angeles Kings. Vegas were on the power play, and Mark Stone screened Kuemper in front on the winning goal.
Aydar Suniev scored his first NHL goal for the Calgary Flames. The club celebrated the career milestone with an animation featuring Suniev.
With the teams still level after overtime, Tim Stützle used a deke to score in the second round of the shootout against Nashville. His finish helped Ottawa win 3-2, and the Senators shared the clip alongside their celebration of the victory.
With Toronto leading 4-3 in the third period, Auston Matthews finished a power-play sequence to give the Maple Leafs a two-goal cushion against Colorado. He later scored into the empty net to extend the lead to 6-3.
Providence Bruins goaltender Simon Zajíček was credited with an empty net goal against Charlotte. The AHL identified it as the first goalie goal of the season, giving the netminder a scoring moment of his own.
Mikey Eyssimont completed a hat trick for the Providence Bruins with an empty-net goal. His three-goal performance was part of a night the club celebrated for a goalie goal and a first win for its head coach.
Anthony Vincent of the San Jose Barracuda and Kevin Rooney of the Tucson Roadrunners dropped the gloves at 7:03 of the first period with the game still scoreless. Both received five-minute fighting majors, and Rooney's additional unsportsmanlike conduct penalty gave San Jose a power play.
Devin Cooley brought his pet rabbit, Tito, with him as he arrived for Saturday night's game. The goaltender carried Tito in his arms on the walk into the arena, adding a gentle moment to the pregame routine.
Matthew Schaefer carried the puck in from the right side and scored against Tampa Bay in the second period. With the Islanders trailing 3-1 before the play, his goal brought them back within one.
Scott Sabourin of the Lightning and Logan Stanley of the Islanders fought at centre ice at 10:44 of the second period. Tampa Bay led 3-1 at the time, and both players received five-minute fighting majors.
Jimmy Snuggerud scored to give St. Louis the lead against Columbus. The goal helped turn a game the Blues had been chasing into a lead, and the club later celebrated a completed comeback.
William Nylander recorded five points against Colorado to surpass 700 career points. Gavin McKenna set up his power-play equalizer for 2-2, and Nylander scored again to tie the game at 3-3.
After carrying the puck up ice, Sebastian Aho used a quick change of direction to get past a Chicago defender at the United Center. The move gave Carolina an attacking chance while the Blackhawks were on the power play.
Jake Neighbours scored his first goal of the season to cut Columbus's lead over St. Louis to 2-1. Dylan Holloway assisted on the goal for his first point of the season, helping the Blues get on the board.
Roman Kantserov scored his first NHL goal and point on a second-period breakaway against Carolina. With Chicago trailing 3-0, the rookie got the Blackhawks on the board and cut Carolina's lead to 3-1.
Brandon Hagel scored twice in 21 seconds late in the third period against the Islanders to complete his hat trick. He broke a 3-3 tie with 1:44 left, then added an empty-net goal as Tampa Bay won 5-3.
Nick Blankenburg opened the scoring just over three minutes into his Toronto Maple Leafs debut. The goal came on his first shift with the club and against his former team.
Jacob Fowler stopped Detroit's shootout attempt after Montreal scored at the other end, sealing a 1-0 win at Centre Bell. The Canadiens celebrated the save and named their goalie the first star of the night.
Samuel Poulin of the Laval Rocket and Lukas Fischer of the Springfield Thunderbirds fought at 15:27 of the first period, with Laval leading 1-0. Both received five-minute fighting majors, and Springfield shared a video of the bout.
Vitali Pinchuk took a solo lap before warmups as the Nashville Predators prepared to face the Ottawa Senators. The Belarusian rookie centre was set to play his first NHL game as Nashville closed out its road trip.
Kirill Kaprizov completed his seventh career NHL hat trick with an empty-net goal with 1:04 left in the third period against Florida. After scoring on the power play in the first period and adding another in the second, he finished with three goals and an assist in Minnesota's 4-1 road win.
Macklin Celebrini scored against Edmonton in his return after missing San Jose's previous two games with a lower-body injury. His third-period goal cut the Oilers' lead to 3-1.
Fraser Minten receives the Bruins' belt in the dressing room after Boston's home win over Philadelphia. The club shared the handoff from Bru to Mints, giving fans a look at the team's celebration together.
Fraser Minten carried the puck from Boston's end and scored on a solo rush against Philadelphia at TD Garden. The goal put the Bruins ahead 5-1 and brought him to three points on the night.
Sportsnet put Auston Matthews and his Maple Leafs teammates to the test with a grip challenge. Faced with a selection of everyday objects, the players tried creative ways to tackle it. Their attempts offer a playful look at the team away from the ice.
Jayden meets the Nashville Predators in a video shared by the club. Nashville welcomes him aboard as he gets acquainted with the group, offering a glimpse of the introductions off the ice.
Ben Meyers, Ryan Winterton and Berkly Catton posed for a smiling dressing-room selfie after Seattle's 6-3 win in Detroit. The Kraken called it a seven-point selfie, celebrating the trio's scoring contributions as the club opened its road trip.
Travis Mitchell of the Ducks and Adam Lowry of the Jets fought at 19:46 of the first period, with Anaheim leading Winnipeg 1-0. Both players received five-minute fighting majors late in the opening period of a one-goal game.
Judd Caulfield scored his first NHL goal to give Anaheim the opening lead in Winnipeg. The milestone followed four years at North Dakota, more than 200 AHL games and a season on an AHL-only deal before he signed an NHL contract this summer.
Connor Mylymok of Rockford and Roman Schmidt of Iowa received five-minute fighting majors at 8:49 of the first period with the game tied 0-0. Rockford's official account described Mylymok's bout as the team's first fight of the season.
William Wallinder's point shot beat Seattle's Grubauer to put Detroit ahead 2-1. The goal was his first in the NHL and gave him his second career point in just two games.
Kashawn raises an arm while skating alongside an official in the Hammers' video. Hamilton shared the moment with a welcome message for him.
Tyson Empey of Manitoba and Cameron Butler of Grand Rapids fought at 2:20 of the second period. Both received five-minute fighting majors with Grand Rapids leading 2-0.
Cam Talbot, 39, made his Columbus Blue Jackets debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, setting an NHL goalie record by playing for his ninth different franchise. The matchup paired the league's oldest active netminder with Sergei Murashov, 22, its second-youngest.
The Winnipeg Jets shared a rinkside photo of a Nintendo DS, saying Viggo Björck was just a year and a half old when the person behind the post got the console. A fan's request to bring the handheld back this season prompted a playful throwback that puts Björck's youth in perspective.
Darnell Nurse finished a feed from rookie Ivar Stenberg 1:03 into overtime to give San Jose a 3-2 win over the Blues. It was Nurse's first goal with his new club, and Stenberg's second assist of his rookie season. The Sharks are now 3-0 in games decided beyond regulation, and they got it done without Macklin Celebrini in the lineup.
Dillon Dube scored his first goal for the St. Louis Blues against San Jose at Enterprise Center on Thursday. It was his first NHL goal since November 16, 2023, according to Blues reporter Jeremy Rutherford.
Logan Stankoven scored three times for Carolina to complete his first career hat trick. His three-goal night brought hats onto the ice as the Hurricanes celebrated the milestone.
Colton Parayko has played more games for the St. Louis Blues than any other defenceman in franchise history. He moved past Barret Jackman in the home opener against San Jose, and the club marked the milestone with a congratulatory post.
Auston Matthews reflected on Mitch Marner's run to the Stanley Cup Final last season and said he was happy for him as a friend. The comment offers a warm glimpse of the friendship between the two players.
Mathieu Joseph gave Devon Levi a huge hug in a clip shared by Sportsnet. It is a warm moment between the two players, though the post does not explain what prompted the embrace.
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby smile together on the ice in a photo shared by the NHL. With Ovechkin in his Capitals jersey and Crosby in his Penguins jersey, the picture captures a warm exchange between opponents.
Kyle Connor scored the go-ahead goal for Winnipeg against Colorado with a minute left in regulation at Canada Life Centre. Mark Scheifele supplied the pass, setting up the late game-winner for the Jets.
Anthony Beauvillier reached 300 career points, earning congratulations from the Capitals on Wednesday night. The club celebrated the milestone with a dedicated post recognizing the scoring contributions that brought him to that total.
Mark Stone smiles broadly with officials and Seattle players crowded around him on the ice. Vegas shared the photo with a salute to its captain, highlighting his expression in the middle of the gathering.
Vegas captain Mark Stone and Seattle's Brandon Montour each received a five-minute fighting major at 9:21 of the third period, with Vegas leading 5-1. The fight completed a Gordie Howe hat trick for Stone, according to reporter Jesse Granger. Earlier in the night, the Golden Knights celebrated Stone reaching 400 points with the club.
Gavin McKenna spoke with TSN's Mark Masters after scoring his first NHL goal for the Maple Leafs. His goal came at 14:31 of the second period against Nashville, and Toronto went on to win 5-4 in overtime.
Ottawa was trailing Detroit at Little Caesars Arena when William Eklund scored his first goal for the Senators on Tuesday. His goal brought Ottawa within one, making his first Senators tally a chance to get back into the game.
Jack Roslovic scored his first goal as a Maple Leaf to tie Toronto and Nashville at 4-4, with the NHL highlighting his hands on the play. Toronto completed the comeback with a 5-4 overtime win.
Utah's Jack McBain and New Jersey's Brenden Dillon fought at 5:36 of the third period, with Utah leading 4-2. Each received a five-minute fighting major.
Owen Power scored with 37.4 seconds left in overtime to give Buffalo a 3-2 win over Minnesota after the Sabres trailed 2-1 in the third period. It was his first career overtime goal and Buffalo's first overtime win since Dec. 23, 2025, in Ottawa. Power had also assisted on Noah Östlund's third-period goal, recording his fourth assist of the season.
Mason McTavish opened the scoring in Chicago with a quick wrist shot for St. Louis. The goal gave the Blues a 1-0 lead on the road.
Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds to go in overtime to give Toronto a 5-4 win over Nashville and complete the comeback. It capped a four-point night for him. Earlier, rookie Gavin McKenna set up John Tavares for a goal to pick up his first NHL point.
Patrick Kane was introduced to Chicago fans at the United Center in a Blackhawks uniform on Tuesday night, with a welcome-back tribute before the anthem. The NHL noted that his return came exactly 19 years after his United Center debut with Chicago.
Alexis Lafrenière recorded his third career hat trick against the Islanders at Madison Square Garden. He scored his first goal of the season 25 seconds into the second period after a pass from Mika Zibanejad. Two empty-net goals in the last two minutes of regulation completed the hat trick and put the Rangers ahead 5-2.
Gavin McKenna recorded his first NHL point with an assist on a John Tavares goal for the Maple Leafs. Earlier in the game, McKenna had a point-blank chance while the score was still 0-0. Toronto's own account marked the milestone with a personal twist, noting that his first point came from assisting his landlord.
Connor McDavid recalled that being a Sidney Crosby fan shaped how he viewed Alex Ovechkin as a kid. He said he did not love Ovechkin back then, but praised his achievements in the game while sharing those childhood memories.
Jonathan Toews and Connor Bedard shared a moment at the Blackhawks' morning skate on Tuesday. Sportsnet highlighted the connection between the two Chicago captains in a photo credited to the club.
Clay Stevenson celebrates his first Jets win with goalie hugs after Winnipeg's visit to Pittsburgh. The club's video marks the milestone with a warm welcome for the goaltender known as Mud.
David Pastrnak and Aleksander Barkov join NHL stars in Sportsnet's challenge to slice a banana into two equal halves. Two scales check how close each attempt comes, giving the players a good-humoured test of precision away from the rink.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin told his teammates on Monday morning that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. The club shared the announcement 21 years to the day after his NHL debut. His teammates were the first to hear the news as he plays his 22nd NHL season.
Mitch Marner pulled the puck back across the slot as Kevin Lankinen slid over, scoring his first goal of the season to draw Vegas level with Vancouver in the second period. The chance came after Brayden McNabb's shot deflected off Zeev Buium's skate and reached Marner.
Igor Shesterkin recorded a point for the Rangers against the Utah Mammoth at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The NHL highlighted the scoring contribution from the New York goaltender, marking the moment with an assist emoji.
A.J. Greer sent well wishes to his former teammate and captain, Aleksander Barkov, during the second intermission report. His message of support came after Barkov was placed on long-term injured reserve following a lower-body injury.
Cutter Gauthier scored his second goal of the night against Florida after quick puck movement on Anaheim's power play. His finish helped the Ducks beat the Panthers 3-2 in overtime at Honda Center, extending their home-opener winning streak to eleven games.
Mackie Samoskevich scored his first goal with the Seattle Kraken, doubling their early lead to 2-0. He later added a second, accounting for two of Seattle's first five goals.
Ducks captain Mikael Granlund tapped in the overtime winner to beat the Panthers 3-2 at Honda Center and win Anaheim's home opener. Earlier in the night, Granlund and Leo Carlsson drew a big ovation when they were introduced for their first home game, with Granlund greeted as the team's new captain.
Utah's Jack McBain and New York's Will Cuylle fought at 1:03 of the third period with the game tied 1-1, each receiving a five-minute fighting major. Reporters linked the fight to Cuylle's earlier hit on Dylan Guenther. McBain pulled Cuylle down after the pair exchanged punches.
The Rangers played a tribute video for Vincent Trocheck in his first game back at Madison Square Garden since his trade to the Utah Mammoth. The welcome marked his return to New York, where the NHL had shared young fans' excitement to see him earlier in the day.
Alex Kannok Leipert of Grand Rapids and Corson Ceulemans of Cleveland fought at 4:19 of the first period on Sunday, October 4. Each player took a five-minute fighting major. The game was still scoreless at 0-0 when it happened.
Kyle Connor moved into the slot and shifted to his backhand to beat John Gibson on the power play against Detroit. The goal put Winnipeg ahead 2-0 in the first period, with both Jets goals to that point coming with the man advantage.
Keegan Kolesar challenged Tyrel Bauer after the Winnipeg defenceman hit Detroit's J.T. Compher along the boards. Both players received fighting majors with 7:50 remaining in the first period. Kolesar went to the dressing room for further evaluation after the fight.
Jani Nyman completed a hat trick for the Coachella Valley Firebirds against the Ontario Reign. His third goal extended Coachella Valley's lead to 6-2 in the third period.
Ivar Stenberg earned his first NHL point with an assist on Tyler Toffoli's power-play goal against the Kings at SAP Center on Saturday. The milestone came as Toffoli tied the game 1-1 at 1:48 of the second period, bringing San Jose level after Los Angeles had scored first.
Matt Coronato scored on the power play against Vancouver on Saturday night, getting Calgary on the board. The Flames made the most of the man advantage, with Coronato providing the finish for their opening goal.
Igor Chernyshov finished a one-timer set up by Macklin Celebrini with 1:42 left in overtime, giving San Jose a 5-4 win over Los Angeles. It capped a first-career three-point game for Chernyshov, who had also scored his first goal of the season on a breakaway in the third period and added an assist on Nolan Allan's goal. It is the second straight overtime win for the Sharks to open the season, and Celebrini now has five assists this year.
Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots he faced against New Jersey to record his 30th shutout. His clean sheet helped the Islanders open their home schedule with a 6-0 win at UBS Arena.
Shayne Gostisbehere, a former Flyer, scored the overtime winner in Philadelphia to give Carolina a 3-2 victory. Sebastian Aho scored both of the Hurricanes' regulation goals, and Carolina outshot the Flyers 40-18 on the way to its first win of the season.
Dylan Guenther scored on the power play to give Utah a 3-1 lead over Columbus. With the Mammoth already ahead 2-1 at Nationwide Arena, his finish added a two-goal cushion.
Bo Horvat scored his 100th goal and registered his 200th point as a New York Islander with the same finish. The captain reached both milestones on a power-play goal against New Jersey, turning one scoring play into two landmarks in his time with the club.
Tommy Novak scored in overtime to give Pittsburgh a 6-5 win over Montréal at PPG Paints Arena. Earlier, he finished a two-on-one from Egor Chinakhov after Evgeni Malkin started the play, putting the Penguins ahead 4-1.
Emil Lilleberg of the Lightning and Vincent Desharnais of the Capitals fought after a scrum in front of the Washington net in Tampa. The confrontation followed an exchange between Anthony Cirelli and Justin Sourdif after a whistle, and both Lilleberg and Desharnais received five-minute fighting penalties.
Bobby McMann scored for the Kraken with Seattle trailing by a goal. His equaliser made it 1-1, and the club celebrated with an animated goal announcement featuring his name.
Victor Eklund marked his 20th birthday with his first NHL goal, making it 4-0 for the Islanders against New Jersey at 11:32 of the third period. He had already set up Brayden Schenn's second-period goal, giving him his first NHL multi-point game.
Miro Heiskanen scored 47 seconds into Dallas' game at Nashville, giving the Stars their first goal of the season. The defenceman broke through after Dallas went scoreless the previous night.
Dominick Critelli, a 105-year-old World War II veteran, returned to play the national anthem on saxophone before the Islanders' home opener. His performance gave the opening night ceremony a personal touch, with the club welcoming him back to perform again.
Sidney Crosby and Mike Matheson got into a confrontation during Montreal's visit to Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena. Players gathered near the Canadiens bench as officials stepped between the former teammates.
Seattle's Ryan Lindgren and Edmonton's Trent Frederic fought at 10:14 of the first period with the Oilers ahead 1-0, each receiving a five-minute fighting major. Reporter Janson Duench linked the encounter to an earlier hit on Evan Bouchard more than four months before. Sportsnet's panel also discussed that history after the fight.
Sebastian Aho scored for Carolina just 10 seconds in. The Hurricanes celebrated the rapid strike with an animated goal announcement, marking a moment that arrived almost as soon as play began.
John Tavares reached 600 games as a Toronto Maple Leaf on Saturday against Ottawa. Toronto marked the milestone with a commemorative graphic, celebrating his time with the club since signing in 2018.
Dylan Strome reached 600 career games as Washington visited Tampa Bay on Saturday. The Capitals celebrated his journey with a tribute, honouring his contributions in the dressing room and the community.
Justin Carbonneau scored his first professional goal to put the Springfield Thunderbirds on the board against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. It was also his first AHL goal, and the club celebrated the milestone with a reminder to keep the puck.
Owen Michaels opened the scoring for Edmonton against Seattle on Saturday night. He followed his goal against Vancouver with another scoring moment, giving the Oilers the first lead of the night.
Lyle Odelein was remembered with a moment of silence before the anthem at a Blue Jackets game following his passing. The defenceman played more than 1,000 NHL games for eight teams. The Penguins, who said he made Pittsburgh home after retirement, remembered his generous heart and enormous laugh.
Kevin He made AHL history with the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, becoming the first China-born player to appear in the league. The Moose marked the milestone with a post highlighting his roots in Beijing.
The Canucks unveiled Meriläinen's new mask on Saturday with close-ups of the front and back. Its black, red and yellow artwork features Canucks lettering and the number 31, putting the details of his new gear on display.
Noah Warren reflected on skating in an all-Black defence pairing during Anaheim's win over Vegas. He said the pairing showed that players of any race or colour can make it in hockey.
Beckett Sennecke opened the scoring for the Ducks in Vegas, beating Hart up top on a breakaway set up by a stretch pass from Leo Carlsson. It came right after another strong penalty kill and gave Anaheim a 1-0 lead. The goal was also the Ducks' first of the season.
JJ Peterka got loose and slipped the puck through the five-hole with 1:39 left in overtime, lifting Boston past the Jets 4-3 at Canada Life Centre. The goal spoiled Winnipeg's home opener. Earlier in the shift, the puck had hit Pavel Zacha's skate as he headed off on a line change, and the Jets went the other way without scoring before Peterka found his space.
Jake Neighbours of the Blues and Arttu Hyry of the Stars fought at American Airlines Center on Friday. The Blues say Neighbours was hit from behind, looked for a penalty, then chose to drop the gloves himself. Both players got five minutes for fighting, and Neighbours picked up two more for unsportsmanlike conduct, which gave Dallas a power play.
Mason McTavish scored just 94 seconds into his Blues debut in Dallas, giving St. Louis a 1-0 lead with his first goal for the club. NHL Public Relations noted that it was the fifth-quickest goal to start a season opener in franchise history.
Adam Jiricek took his rookie lap before making his NHL debut for St. Louis in Dallas. The Blues shared the moment and congratulated him before his first game. Later, a goal that would have been his first in the NHL was overturned after Dallas successfully challenged for offside.
Tyrel Bauer fought Mark Kastelic 7:08 into Winnipeg's game against Boston, recording his first NHL fight in his debut. Both players received fighting majors. The Jets also shared a mic'd up look at Bauer's parents watching his first lap.
James Hagens scored his first NHL goal by following a rebound after Stuart Skinner made the initial save. The finish gave Boston a 2-1 lead over Winnipeg with 4:40 remaining in the first period. NHL Public Relations noted that Hagens was the second teenager in the past eight years to score his first NHL goal as a Bruin, after Matthew Poitras.
Alex Tuch opened the scoring for Washington against Carolina for his first goal as a Capital, then added a second and the game-winner in his first game with the club. He became just the fifth player to score multiple goals in a Capitals debut. The Capitals acquired him from Buffalo in June, and he has scored 33 or more goals in three of the last four seasons, so the quick start is a welcome sign.
Sean Durzi and Marco Kasper fought after a scrum near the penalty box in Detroit. Durzi said they had been grappling before agreeing to fight when the officials gave them space. The Rangers defenceman had already scored his first goal for the club earlier in the game.
Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin when he was introduced before the home opener against the Rangers at Little Caesars Arena. It was his first appearance in the building since he requested a trade at the end of last season. He was announced along with the scratches, which made for an unusual and tense start to the night.
Igor Shesterkin scored into an empty net against Tampa Bay at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Rangers goaltender added a goal of his own as New York faced the Lightning. Ilya Sorokin later told a reporter he had texted congratulations and that Shesterkin had wanted to score for a long time.
McDavid scored once and set up four more goals Thursday night as Edmonton beat the Canucks 9-7 in Vancouver, and he was named the club's Player of the Game. His goal came shorthanded, one of two the Oilers penalty kill produced. His five assists through two games also make him the third Oiler to reach that mark to open a season, joining Leon Draisaitl and Wayne Gretzky.
Luca Cagnoni scored his first career NHL goal in overtime, with 1:46 left, to give San Jose a 4-3 win over Florida on Thursday night. It also capped his first multi-point game, as he had earlier picked up an assist on Will Smith's second goal of the night. Smith, Cagnoni and Macklin Celebrini were named the game's three stars, and the Sharks opened their season with a win.
Chicago's Ryan Donato and Utah's MacKenzie Weegar fought at 6:08 of the third period with the Mammoth ahead 5-0, each receiving a five-minute fighting major. The fight followed Weegar's hit on Oliver Moore, according to reporter Charlie Roumeliotis. Reporter Brogan Houston identified it as Utah's first fight of the season.
Owen Michaels scored his first NHL goal in his second NHL game, giving Edmonton a 2-0 lead in the first period against Vancouver. Mathieu Joseph reached 100 career assists on the setup. Michaels described the goal as a dream come true after the Oilers won 9-7, just a couple of days after his debut.
Jack Hughes scored in overtime to give New Jersey a 3-2 win over Philadelphia at Prudential Center on Thursday, the Devils' first victory of 2026-27. It was his fifth career goal in season openers, tying him for second in franchise history. He then tossed his stick into the crowd, where a fan wearing a USA Hughes jersey caught it.
Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist (2-1-3) in his first game for Columbus, tying the franchise record for points in a Blue Jackets debut set by Artemi Panarin in 2017. He is also the first skater to score multiple goals in a debut with the club. His first goal came on the power play, a shot from the slot late in the first period, just three days and one practice after his trade from the Maple Leafs.
Nathan MacKinnon fought Brandt Clarke during Colorado's season opener against Los Angeles. MacKinnon said a remark from Clarke led him to invite the Kings defenceman to fight. It was MacKinnon's first fight since December 27, 2024, and he also scored twice in Colorado's 8-4 win.
Evan Bouchard scored three goals and added two assists for Edmonton against Vancouver on opening night at Rogers Place. His third goal cut the Canucks' lead to 5-4 with 10:40 remaining in the third period as the Oilers pushed for a comeback. He became the third defenceman in NHL history to score a hat trick in a season opener, although Vancouver won 6-5 in overtime.
Paul Cotter scored his second goal of the night in overtime to give Vancouver a 6-5 win over Edmonton at Rogers Place. He had opened the scoring in the first period with a shorthanded goal in his first game as a Canuck. NHL Public Relations confirmed he became the first player to score an overtime winner in his Canucks debut.
Connelly scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game, tipping the initial shot and then burying the rebound to make it 2-0 Golden Knights in the opening period. A beat reporter noted he smiled all the way back to the bench. He is the second 20-year-old to debut with Vegas and score in that first game, joining Cody Glass, and the Golden Knights went on to beat the Blackhawks 5-2.
Gavin McKenna took his rookie lap before making his NHL debut for Toronto against Montréal at Scotiabank Arena. Sergei Bobrovsky stepped onto the ice first and led McKenna out for the skate. In a club interview before the game, McKenna said thinking about his debut almost gave him chills.
Florida's Bokondji Imama and Carolina's Nicolas Deslauriers fought at 18:01 of the first period with the game scoreless, each receiving a five-minute fighting major. The opening-night encounter was reported as the first fight of the 2026-27 regular season. Reporter Chip Alexander noted applause from the home crowd.
Gustav Forsling fired a one-timer from the point past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in overtime, giving Florida a 1-0 win in Carolina on opening night. Banner Night in Raleigh saw the Panthers start the season with a road victory in a tight, scoreless game. One post notes Forsling had 5:37 of penalty-killing time in the game before the winner, and he said his first attempt was so bad that he wanted revenge on the next one.