NHL News

Updated Oct 23, 2026

File photo: Anaheim Ducks defenceman Travis Mitchell clears the puck during a game against the Edmonton Oilers at Honda Center. — Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

ANA

Ducks recall Travis Mitchell as Pavel Mintyukov goes on injured reserve

Anaheim brings the defenceman back from San Diego after placing Mintyukov on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

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File photo: St. Louis Blues players celebrate a goal in front of fans at Enterprise Center. — Jeff Le-Imagn Images

STL

Blues announce free waffle fries offer for four-goal games

The Chick-fil-A St. Louis promotion starts Oct. 24 and lasts through Dec. 31.

File photo: Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid carries the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jaccob Slavin at Rogers Place. — Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

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EDM

Maple Leafs prepare to face McDavid after his 31-point start

Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna discussed the challenge before Saturday’s visit to Edmonton.

File photo: St. Louis Blues centre Zach Dean is checked along the boards during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. — Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

STL

Blues assign Zach Dean to Springfield after three NHL appearances

File photo: Washington Capitals forward Alex Tuch plays the puck against the Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena. — Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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BUF

Alex Tuch looks forward to first game against Sabres with Capitals

File photo: Buffalo Sabres centre Jiri Kulich skates with the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. — Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

BUF

Sabres’ Jiri Kulich hit in face by puck at practice; Saturday status uncertain

File photo: Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry makes a save against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. — Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

EDM

Oilers turn to Tristan Jarry against Maple Leafs with Devon Levi injured

File photo: Connor Hellebuyck makes a save for the Winnipeg Jets against the Vegas Golden Knights in April 2026. — Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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WPG

Devils acquire Connor Hellebuyck from Jets for four players and two picks

File photo: Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson shoots the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs. — Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

MTL

Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson back in lineup against Blackhawks

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PIT

Penguins assign five to WBS, waive Caleb Jones

PHI

Flyers sign Garrett Wilson to one-year, two-way contract

TOR

Maple Leafs sign Nick Blankenburg after training camp tryout

WSH

Capitals place Jonny Brodzinski on waivers for Hershey loan

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COL

Avalanche place six on waivers, assign six to Eagles camp

MTL

Canadiens' Mike Matheson fined $5,000 for roughing Ridly Greig

UTA

COL

Vejmelka blanks Avalanche as Mammoth close preseason

BOS

Bruins name David Pastrnak their 28th captain

CHI

Blackhawks loan Drew Commesso and Dillon Boucher to Rockford