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Which 19-year-old former CHLers are playing in the AHL in 2026-27?
With first-round picks out of the CHL now able to play in the AHL, get ready for a nice influx of talent.
Senators’ Jake Sanderson to miss at least two games with injury
Sanderson was injured during the Senators’ season-opening win over the Leafs on Saturday.
Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Strength of Schedule, your weekly guide to which teams’ schedules are worth streaming and which ones to avoid. This week runs Monday, Oct. 5 to Sunday, Oct. 11, with 47 games on the schedule. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday are all light nights with four or […]
Ovechkin is well-deserving of a farewell tour
Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL, concluding an amazing career.
Are the Panthers a playoff lock without Aleksander Barkov?
Barkov injured his knee in his second game of 2026-27 after missing all of last season with a separate knee injury.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin to retire following 2026-27 season
Ovechkin is going to hang up his skates after one of the greatest careers in the sport’s history.
Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg to miss time following injury from fight
Lilleberg suffered the injury in a scrap with Vincent Desharnais during the Lightning’s showdown with the Capitals on Saturday.
NHL Must Watch: The Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry wasn’t over after all
Also this week: McDavid’s Oilers visit Celebrini’s Sharks.
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad out vs. Ducks with undisclosed injury
Ekblad had four goals and 26 points while averaging 22:29 of ice time in 72 games in 2025-26.
Rangers’ Joe Veleno leaves game against Mammoth
The Rangers offseason signing got tangled up with Utah Mammoth forward Clayton Keller on Sunday.
Report: Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded
Edvinsson has been in a contract stalemate with the Red Wings for several months.
Panthers’ Brad Marchand returns to lineup after offseason surgery
Marchand will make his season debut against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
Two players placed on NHL waivers for Oct. 4
David Gustafsson, who was on waivers on Oct. 3, cleared and will report to the Penguins’ AHL team.
Bettman is setting the table for no-trade clause discussions for next CBA
Players are taking more control than ever in the NHL, but it may not be a massive issue moving forward.
Which teams are under the most pressure in 2026-27?
The Edmonon Oilers are among the teams facing the most pressure in the early stages of this season.
Will the Blackhawks hit the 90-point mark this season?
Bedard is still out of the lineup after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason.
Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier leaves game against Penguins
The injury occured when Carrier was thrown into the boards by Pittsburgh forward Egor Chinakhov.
Capitals’ Matt Roy leaves game with lower-body injury
Roy exited the game late in the second period against the Lightning and did not return.
Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen leaves game with undisclosed injury
Ristolainen left after taking a shot to his left hand late in the second period of the Flyers’ overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
Senators’ Jake Sanderson leaves game against Leafs
Sanderson appeared to get hurt in the first period after engaging with Leafs forward Nick Paul.
Former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein passes away at 58
Odelein played 16 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk to miss game against Flames due to illness
The Canucks will be without one of their top offensive options for their first Saturday night game of the season.
Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waivers
Kindel sustained a lower-body injury in the preseason but will return Saturday against Montreal.
Panthers place Barkov on long-term injured reserve
The Florida Panthers will be without their veteran captain for the near future after an injury against the San Jose Sharks earlier in the week.
Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram to miss game against Sabres for family matter
Chicago acquired Byram from Buffalo via trade in June.
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