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Updated Oct 23, 2026

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

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Avalanche recall Taylor Makar for season debut against Lightning

The forward returns from the Colorado Eagles and is set to play his first NHL game of the season Friday.

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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

Toronto also expects Chris Tanev and John Tavares to miss time as it begins a four-game road trip.

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

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Maple Leafs recall defencemen Cole McWard and Dakota Mermis

Toronto brought both defencemen up from the AHL's Marlies ahead of Saturday's game in Edmonton.

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

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

NYR

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

Boston Bruins goaltender Michael DiPietro makes a save against the Nashville Predators at TD Garden. — Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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NSH

DiPietro makes 28 saves as Bruins shut out Predators 6-0

Dallas Stars centre Roope Hintz celebrates his overtime goal against the Winnipeg Jets at American Airlines Center. — Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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WPG

Hintz scores twice late as Stars rally past Jets 3-2

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs makes a save behind Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell at PPG Paints Arena. — Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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FLA

Silovs makes 26 saves as Penguins shut out Panthers 4-0

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

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