The Pacific Division has entered its weakest season ever, with a .510 point percentage and a -34 goal differential, making the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights the only true contenders. The LA Kings slump to a 3-6-2 record after losing veteran Anze Kopitar and aging their roster, while the Anaheim Ducks struggle after a costly $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and injuries to Troy Terry. Both the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames sit deep in the league’s basement, and the Seattle Kraken’s early success looks unsustainable. With the division’s competition fading, the Oilers face a rare chance for a deep playoff run but must capitalize before aging key players like Mattias Ekholm and Zach Hyman decline.
The first month of the 2026-27 NHL season is nearly complete, and Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the New Jersey Devils has led to some massive changes around Jason Chen's weekly power rankings.
Detroit’s trade saga may soon snap as interim GM Shawn Horcoff intensifies talks to move captain Dylan Larkin and young defenseman Simon Edvinsson. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Larkin has expanded his no‑trade list to ten U.S. clubs, now including the New Jersey Devils alongside interest from Minnesota, Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, Florida, Tampa Bay, Vegas and Washington. Horcoff is actively courting rival front offices, seeking top‑tier young centers and elite prospects in exchange for the core pieces. The Red Wings remain patient, rejecting offers they deem insufficient, and will hold out for a “home‑run” return that matches Detroit’s long‑term re‑tooling plan.
The Vegas Golden Knights rally past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at T‑Mobile Arena, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Adin Hill posts a .962 save percentage, stopping 25 of 26 shots. After Braeden Bowman’s late‑second‑period goal, Ottawa’s Shane Pinto ties it 34 seconds into the third, but Raphael Lavoie (8:01), William Karlsson’s power‑play strike (18:00) and Jack Eichel’s late winner (7 seconds left) clinch the win. The victory lifts Vegas to a 9‑4‑1 record and the Pacific Division lead with 19 points, while Ottawa falls to 8‑5‑0 in the Atlantic.
The Ottawa Senators begin a tough road stretch with a 4-1 defeat to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 28, 2026. Missing captain and starting goalie, the Sens struggled despite outshooting the Knights 11-4 in the first period and scoring an early power‑play goal by Shane Pinto. Backup net‑minder Carter Hart sits for Vegas, but the Knights still capitalise, with Jack Eichel netting an empty‑netter to seal the win. Ottawa’s defense, anchored by Johansson, holds up initially, yet fatigue, a controversial minor penalty on Jeremy Lauzon’s hit on Warren Foegele, and missed power‑play chances cost them a comeback. The loss highlights Ottawa’s need for more offensive firepower and better special‑teams luck.
After a home stand of highs and lows, the Senators head west for the first time this season
The Philadelphia Flyers (3‑7‑3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (4‑5‑0) Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET in the Xfinity Mobile Arena. After a disappointing loss to the Ducks, the Flyers aim to rebound, bolstered by the return of defenseman Cam York from IR. Columbus comes off a 2‑1 OT win over the Golden Knights but has struggled to win in regulation. Projected lines feature Trevor Zegras, Sean Couturier and Dan Vladar in goal for Philly, while Dan Vladar starts for the Jackets. The game airs on NBC Sports Philadelphia and streams on ESPN+.
The St. Louis Blues enter this week with an opportunity to steady their early-season progress. A promising win over the Vegas Golden Knights was followed by a disappointing 4-0 loss…
One month into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Calgary Flames emerge as the Pacific Division’s only team winning both of its recent games, riding a three‑game streak highlighted by Devin Cooley’s strong outings. While the Ducks, Sharks, and Canucks sit on the playoff bubble or in a losing streak, the Kraken sit surprisingly third at 7‑4‑1. The Oilers, Kings, and Golden Knights remain in contention, but the Flames’ 2‑1 win over Minnesota and 4‑1 triumph over Detroit put them hot heading into a home finale versus Toronto and the first Battle of Alberta on the road. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the early playoff picture.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have condemned what they called an antisemitic protest during a game last week at Enterprise Center.
The Penguins head into a rare four‑day rest before a home rematch with Utah, who boast the league’s top power play (38.1%) and rank sixth in goals per game (3.83). After two solid back‑to‑back wins over Florida and Nashville, the team looks to build momentum against a fast Utah squad on Thursday, then travel to Montreal for a second showdown with the Canadiens—who are missing star center Nick Suzuki and have gone 5‑1‑1 recently. The schedule stays brutal with upcoming games versus Vegas and Boston, but key players like Evgeni Malkin, Egor Chinakhov and Justin Brazeau are expected back, prompting roster tweaks that could affect line combinations. This rest period may be pivotal for Pittsburgh’s early‑season push.
The Lightning dominate in Week 4, beating the Golden Knights 6-2 on Oct. 20 as Nikita Kucherov ties Steven Stamkos’ franchise goal total. They fall 6-3 to Colorado on Oct. 23, then lose 5-4 in OT to the Mammoth on Oct. 24 while Kucherov sets a new franchise record. Upcoming games: home clash vs Winnipeg on Oct. 29 (7 p.m. ET) and an away contest at Nashville on Oct. 31.
The St. Louis Blues began a five-game homestand this past week. It was a successful week overall. They started with back-to-back wins over the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights.…
Girard last appeared in the Penguins’ lineup on Oct. 17 against the Golden Knights.
The Minnesota Wild don’t have a penalty-killing problem yet, but one might be developing.
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Rangers goalie Dylan Garand tops Cowboy's Calder Tracker one month into the season, with Blackhawks center Anton Frondell and Vegas forward Trevor Connelly right behind him.
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The St. Louis Blues continued their five-game homestand with a dominant 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Pavel Buchnevich and Justin Barron scored in the first…
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Former Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the team. Recently, Larkin expanded his list from just a handful of teams to 10. Missing from that list are some of the Canadian contenders, including the Montreal Canadiens. The trade list has the usual suspects, such as the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden […]
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The St. Louis Blues continue their five-game homestand Thursday night when they host the Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center. St. Louis opened the homestand with a 2-1 victory over…
The article examines whether the New Jersey Devils could realistically trade for Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin. After a summer of limited interest—Larkin wanted only the Panthers, Wild, or Golden Knights—Red Wings reporter Helene St. James says his preferred list has expanded to ten teams, now including New Jersey. The piece details Larkin’s credentials: a 30‑goal, two‑way center who plays all situations, wins faceoffs, and boasts a heavy, accurate shot. With a contract through 2030‑31 at $8.7 M AAV, he offers a cap‑friendly option to join Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes in a true 1‑2‑3 center trio. The author also notes the Devils’ recent failed attempt to acquire Barrett Hayton, underscoring the urgency of addressing the center position.
Dylan Larkin is set to leave Detroit as the Red Wings advance trade talks this week. The center has broadened his potential destinations from three teams to ten, now including the Panthers, Wild, Golden Knights, Stars, Capitals, Hurricanes, Mammoth, Lightning, Devils and Avalanche. Former captain Steve Yzerman's role change and interim GM Shawn Horcoff’s clearance from ownership have paved the way for a deal, though Montreal remains off the list despite fan interest. Larkin continues to play through the trade saga while the Wings evaluate offers.
The cream, to steal a line from Randy Savage, is beginning to rise.
Nikita Kucherov matches Steven Stamkos' franchise record as the Tampa Bay Lightning crush the Vegas Golden Knights 6-2 on October 21, 2026. Kucherov scores his third goal of the night early in the third period, bringing his career total to 1,137 points and tying Stamkos for the Lightning’s all‑time scoring mark. The win highlights Tampa Bay’s dominant offense and solidifies Kucherov’s place among the team’s elite scorers.
Three weeks into the 2026‑27 NHL season, the Pacific Division sees a tight race between the Vegas Golden Knights (division leaders) and the Edmonton Oilers, both poised for the playoffs. The Oilers sit unbeaten in regulation (5‑0‑0 on the road) but struggle at home (1‑1‑1), while the Knights maintain a strong lead. Calgary finally broke a 0‑5‑0 start with wins over Anaheim and Carolina, and Seattle sits third at 5‑3‑1. Meanwhile, the Ducks, Sharks, Kings and Canucks endure losing streaks, with the Canucks dropping seven straight. Upcoming matchups this week could reshape the battle for the final playoff spot.