Ovechkin's retirement announcement sends Capitals ticket prices soaring
Demand has spiked for Capitals home and road games since the NHL's all-time goals leader said he will retire.
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Top pick Gavin McKenna scores first NHL goal as Maple Leafs beat Predators 5-4 in OT
The No. 1 draft pick's first goal and assist powered a Toronto comeback, an early milestone for the league's most hyped rookie.
ESPN · +13 outlets
NHL considers Houston expansion as Bettman weighs a new team
Houston's market size and demographics make it a concrete candidate should the league add a franchise.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Brad Marchand exits Panthers' win two days after season debut with leg injury
The veteran forward was helped off the ice in the second period, raising concerns about his availability after just returning to the lineup.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Islanders' Alexander Romanov out 6-8 months with torn ACL
The long-term loss of a top-four defenseman leaves New York without a key blueliner for most of the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis sheds no-contact jersey as shoulder rehab progresses
Jarvis is moving closer to a return after offseason shoulder surgery, a key boost for Carolina's forward group.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Ovechkin marks final home opener with sons announcing him in introductions
Washington's farewell season for Ovechkin began with a family moment before the Capitals' home opener.
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NHL scoring surges in opening days of earliest leaguewide start
A shorter preseason and condensed schedule have produced unusually high goal totals to open 2026-27.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Report: Auston Matthews trade question looms if Maple Leafs miss playoffs again
Speculation about Toronto's franchise center persists given the team's recent postseason disappointments.
NDTV Sports · +6 outlets
Insiders float Kirill Marchenko trade talk and a potential Canadiens move
Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger have discussed Marchenko trade speculation amid rumors of a significant Montreal maneuver.
Unisba Media
Heritage Classic returns as Jets and Canadiens unveil outdoor sweaters
The outdoor event returns after a three-year break with a Montreal-Winnipeg matchup and new uniforms.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Canucks' Paul Cotter draws trade chatter after hot start
Cotter's strong opening has made him an early name in trade speculation while he pushes back on doubters in Vancouver.
Heavy.com · +8 outlets
Playoff projections and Stanley Cup contender debates shape early season talk
Analysts debate how many teams have a genuine title shot and whether windows are closing for clubs like Dallas.
Total Apex Sports · +7 outlets
NHL Rank: McDavid remains No. 1 in projected top 100 players for 2026-27
The annual player ranking puts Connor McDavid first and invites debate over the rest of the list.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL's hockey romance-themed audiobooks pulled online after opening week
The league's romance-genre audiobook release disappeared from storefronts days after launch, raising questions about its publishing strategy.
Chicago Tribune · +3 outlets
Nick Schmaltz scores NHL-leading 5th goal as Mammoth beat Devils 5-3
Schmaltz's hot start has him atop the league goal chart early in the season.
Times West Virginian · +5 outlets
Dylan Larkin returns to Red Wings lineup after 'interesting night'
Detroit's captain was back in the lineup, a notable development for the Red Wings early in the season.
NHL.com
NHL executives audit ESPN's top 100 player rankings
Team personnel weigh in on which players were ranked too high or too low, plus weekly winners and losers.
ESPN · +1 outlets