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Updated Oct 23, 2026

File photo: Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid carries the puck past Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Sean Walker at Rogers Place. — Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

EDM

NHL EDGE tracks McDavid’s rush scoring and speed behind 31-point start

Seven of Connor McDavid’s eight goals have come off the rush, while he leads the NHL in two high-speed skating categories.

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WPG

Reports: Devils in advanced talks for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

ESPN, TSN and Sportsnet report progress in discussions involving New Jersey; neither club has announced a trade.

File photo: Washington Capitals defenceman Vincent Desharnais lines up for a faceoff against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena. — Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

WSH

Capitals lose Vincent Desharnais for 4-6 weeks after appendectomy

Washington announced the defenceman’s absence Friday after Thursday’s procedure. He has three assists in nine games this season.

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti prepares to shoot against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Oct. 22, 2026. — Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

WPG

Perfetti plays 300th NHL game, Ferraro reaches 500 with Jets

File photo: Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Ian Cole battles for the puck against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. — Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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MTL

Cole set for 1,000th NHL game as Blackhawks host Canadiens

File photo: Montreal Canadiens centre Jake Evans skates against the San Jose Sharks at Bell Centre. — David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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WPG

Evans prepares for first NHL outdoor game at Heritage Classic

File photo: Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel watches from the bench during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Canada Life Centre. — James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

WPG

Arniel leaves Hellebuyck’s potential return with Jets management

File photo: Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks at Bell Centre. — David Kirouac-Imagn Images

MTL

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki out 2-4 weeks; streak to end at 546

Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro makes a save against the Nashville Predators at TD Garden. — Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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NSH

DiPietro makes 28 saves as Bruins shut out Predators 6-0

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