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Updated Oct 23, 2026

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.

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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

Mike Babcock said Levi will not dress Saturday and Edmonton plans to recall a backup goaltender, Sportsnet reported.

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

Winnipeg receives Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Nick Bjugstad and the rights to Alexander Command, plus New Jersey draft picks in 2027 and 2029.

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

File photo: Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm tries to block a shot by Utah Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther. — Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

EDM

Oilers expect Mattias Ekholm to miss one to two weeks after injury

NYR

Ron Duguay, Rangers favourite with the flowing hair, dies at 69

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