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Updated Oct 23, 2026

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.

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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

St. Louis announced the move Friday after placing the forward on waivers Thursday.

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

Washington hosts Buffalo on Saturday, giving Tuch his first meeting with the teammates he left in June.

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

File photo: Colorado Avalanche forward Taylor Makar jostles for position behind Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert at Canada Life Centre. — Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

COL

Avalanche recall Taylor Makar for season debut against Lightning

File photo: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg battles for the puck with New York Rangers centre Justin Dowling at Scotiabank Arena. — Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg out week to week

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UTA

Mammoth send Iginla, Desnoyers and three others to Tucson

SJS

Sharks waive Eric Comrie and Jimmy Huntington for potential Barracuda assignments

ANA

Ducks assign three to San Diego, place five on waivers

LAK

Alec Martinez joins Kings broadcasts as analyst for select games

NSH

Predators assign four to Milwaukee, trim camp roster to 28

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NSH

Unger Sorum caps Hurricanes' 6-5 comeback in Greensboro

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NYR

Varlamov completes 60 minutes in Islanders' 6-1 loss to Rangers

MIN

Wild's Brock Faber held out after puck strikes head in preseason finale

SEA

Lambert weighs Kraken line tweaks before preseason finale

DAL

MIN

Seguin returns from torn ACL in Stars preseason win over Wild