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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.
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NEWSTOREDMOct 23, 2026

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.
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NEWSSTLOct 23, 2026

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.
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NEWSWSHBUFOct 23, 2026

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.
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NEWSBUFOct 23, 2026

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.
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GOALTENDINGEDMOct 23, 2026

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.
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TRADENJDWPGOct 23, 2026

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.
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NEWSMTLOct 23, 2026

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.
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NEWSCOLOct 23, 2026

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.
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NEWSTOROct 23, 2026

Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg out week to week

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NEWSPHISep 25, 2026

Flyers send Luchanko, Knuble, Bonk and Gaucher to Lehigh Valley

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NEWSSJSSep 25, 2026

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini youngest captain in team history

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NEWSSEACGYSep 25, 2026

Kraken's Ville Ottavainen fined after altercation with Flames' Brennan Othmann

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NEWSVANOTTSep 25, 2026

Canucks claim goaltender Leevi Meriläinen from Senators

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NEWSCGYSep 25, 2026

Huska presses Flames to shoot more and crowd the net

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NEWSCGYSep 25, 2026

Flames cut camp to 27, assign Basha and Brzustewicz to Wranglers

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NEWSEDMSep 25, 2026

Oilers waive three, loan seven to Bakersfield in camp cut

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NEWSWSHSep 25, 2026

Ovechkin to sit out preseason, expected ready for Capitals opener

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FREE AGENCYCARSep 25, 2026

Friedman: Hurricanes allow Nikishin to speak with other teams

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CONTRACTCARSep 25, 2026

Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year, $7.9 million extension