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Updated Oct 23, 2026

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.

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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

Lindy Ruff said the centre was being examined after leaving Friday’s practice ahead of Buffalo’s road trip.

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

TOR

Maple Leafs defenceman Nick Blankenburg out week to week

File photo: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Cole McWard controls the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. — David Kirouac-Imagn Images

TOR

Maple Leafs recall defencemen Cole McWard and Dakota Mermis

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CBJ

Blue Jackets Lock Up Fantilli on Six-Year, $82.5M Deal

TOR

Maple Leafs Place Lorentz On Waivers, Paul Day To Day

WPG

Jets reunite original Winnipeg and Atlanta records in NHL history

PIT

Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father's death, Penguins say

CHI

Report: Blackhawks agree to five-year Oliver Moore extension

CGY

Connor Zary targets stronger start as Flames test second-line role

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TOR

Maple Leafs Head to Scottsdale for Preseason Bonding Trip

NSH

CAR

Predators Visit Hurricanes in Greensboro for Preseason Test

STL

CHI

Blues Host Blackhawks With Veterans Back In The Lineup