Ron Duguay, former Rangers forward and three-time NHL All-Star, dies of cancer at 69
Duguay played nearly 1,000 NHL games from the late 1970s through the 1980s and remained a prominent New York hockey figure after retiring.
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Forsberg signs eight-year, $68 million contract to stay with Predators
The long-term extension locks up one of Nashville's core forwards and removes him from the coming free agent and trade markets.
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Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury, ironman streak ends at 546
The absence removes Montreal's top center and ends one of the longest active consecutive-games streaks in the league.
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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin expands trade list to 10 teams after June request
Larkin's broader list of acceptable destinations widens the field for a Detroit trade as the season progresses.
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Penguins' Ben Kindel recovering in Pittsburgh after medical emergency on team flight
The rookie returned home after the in-flight incident on the club's trip back from Utah earlier in the week.
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McDavid sets NHL record for assists through a season's first nine games
The Oilers captain's playmaking start surpasses the previous mark for helpers over the opening nine games of a campaign.
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Brady Tkachuk scores in acrimonious return to Ottawa with Panthers
The former Senators captain was booed throughout his first game back in Ottawa since the trade that sent him to Florida.
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Wild activate captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve
Minnesota gets its top defenseman back as the club manages early-season injury absences on the blue line.
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NHL fighting rates climb through first 120 games of 2026-27 season
Thirty-four games have featured at least one fight, up from the same point in each of the previous two seasons.
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Oilers activate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from injured reserve ahead of Hurricanes game
Edmonton regains a veteran top-six forward as it manages roster availability early in the campaign.
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Sabres and Mammoth named as possible suitors amid Hellebuyck trade speculation
Reports link Buffalo and Utah to a potential blockbuster for a star goaltender as trade chatter builds.
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Flyers rookie Cole Knuble scores first two career goals in 3-1 win over Sabres
The rookie's two-goal night helped Philadelphia past Buffalo with his father watching.
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Rangers rookie goalie Dylan Garand fills in amid Shesterkin and Korpisalo injuries
The 24-year-old has taken over the New York net while both regular goaltenders are sidelined.
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Kings win first game of the season but lose a player in the process
Los Angeles finally broke into the win column, though the victory came with a cost to the roster.
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Canada beats Czechia 7-0 at Para Hockey Cup behind Boily's four goals
Canada rolled past the host nation in Para Hockey Cup group play on the strength of a four-goal performance.
Kelowna Courier · +8 outlets
Michael Bunting's status unclear after undisclosed bad news
The former Maple Leafs forward faces an unspecified setback, with details still developing.
Yahoo Sports
Analyzing whether October results already decide NHL playoff fates
Early-season projections and updated wild card standings give the first read on which slow starts may prove costly.
Daily Faceoff
Thursday's NHL slate: previews, stats and matchup notes for a dozen games
A busy night across the league, including Philadelphia's Michkov looking to extend his goal streak.
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