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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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NEWSSTLSep 25, 2026

Blues set free Union Station rally before Oct. 8 home opener

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TRADEDETSep 25, 2026

Friedman: Larkin may consider about eight trade destinations

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NEWSCHISep 25, 2026

Blackhawks loan Boisvert, Mylymok and Spellacy to Rockford

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NEWSWPGCOLSep 25, 2026

Jets close preseason in Denver against the Avalanche

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NEWSSTLSep 25, 2026

Blues assign four players to AHL Springfield

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NEWSCBJSep 25, 2026

Blue Jackets send five to Cleveland, place Merzlikins and Lundestrom on injured non-roster list

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NEWSSJSNYICHISep 25, 2026

Celebrini, Schaefer and Bedard lead the NHL's new wave of stars

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CONTRACTSep 25, 2026

NHL's first 2028-29 salary cap estimate: $127.5 million

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NEWSSJSANASep 25, 2026

Stenberg hat trick leads Sharks to 10-0 preseason win over Ducks

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TRADEWPGDETCBJSep 25, 2026

Kypreos Trade Board: Hellebuyck, Larkin Want Out, GMs Are Stuck