NHL

O’Reilly scores late winner, Predators come back to beat Canadiens

Ryan O’Reilly scored the winning goal with 3:16 remaining as the Nashville Predators erased a 2-0 deficit and escaped with a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Carlson scores twice to help Lightning beat Wild

Defenseman John Carlson scored twice for his 11th career multi-goal game, Nikita Kucherov had two assists and Dennis Hildeby made 34 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

Yakemchuk’s power-play winner lifts Senators to home opener win over Flyers

Carter Yakemchuk’s first regular-season goal was the game-winner in the Ottawa Senators’ 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Stankoven’s first career hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Canucks

Logan Stankoven had a natural hat trick for his first career three-goal game, and the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes won at home in their third try this season, 7-2 over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

Oettinger has second straight shutout in Stars’ victory over Sabres

Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday night.

McKenna set to start first NHL road game on Leafs third line

Gavin McKenna produced the first two points of his NHL career during Toronto’s crazy comeback win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. He assisted on a John Tavares goal in the second period before firing home his own goal, Mark Masters writes.

Insider Trading: Hellebuyck trade remains only option for Jets

TSN’s Hockey Insiders have the latest on Winnipeg and Connor Hellebuyck, the Oilers going to bat for Evan Bouchard, UFA Vladimir Tarasenko, the Anaheim Ducks’ young blueline and why some owners are opposed to NHL expansion.

LeBrun: Bruins among teams showing interest in Red Wings RFA Edvinsson

Detroit Red Wings defenceman Simon Edvinsson is generating interest from around the league as the restricted free agent remains without a deal in the early days of the 2026-27 season. TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reported Thursday that the Boston Bruins are one of at least 10 teams that have checked in on Edvinsson as he remains away from the team amidst contract negotiations.

Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada

Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to a move by three Canadian provinces to stay on daylight saving time.

Hurricanes forward Jarvis sheds no-contact jersey in recovery from shoulder surgery

Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis shed his yellow no-contact jersey Thursday as he continues his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery.

Devils place pending UFA RW Noesen on waivers

The New Jersey Devils placed veteran defenceman Stefan Noesen on waivers Thursday.

By The Numbers: Oilers star Bouchard off to historic start

Evan Bouchard has come screaming out of the gates this season and is scoring at a historic pace for the Edmonton Oilers.

Shorter NHL training camps haven’t curbed ‘loose hockey’ early in season

With the first 100 or so games in the books following shorter training camps and less exhibition action, there’s little evidence to suggest that it has drastically altered the play on the ice compared to previous starts that come with gaps in fundamentals and the occasional blowout.

LeBrun shares updates on UFA Tarasenko, Marchand’s timeline and Predators’ front office transparency in Early Trading

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss free agent forward Vladimir Tarasenko's search for a new team, the possible timeline for Brad Marchand's return and the transparency between management and players in Nashville.

LeBrun: ‘Early word’ is Marchand out week-to-week, not done for season

It appears the Florida Panthers will have forward Brad Marchand back before the end of the calendar year.

Canadiens G Fowler to start vs. Preds, no timeline set for Montembeault

Jets await update on Morrissey (UBI) after early exit vs. Avs

The Winnipeg Jets are waiting to learn the severity of the upper-body injury defenceman Josh Morrissey suffered in Wednesday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Ice Chips: McKenna on Leafs’ third line at gameday skate

Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

‘Special moment’: Ovechkin’s sons introduce him before his last home opener

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice, and the Russian star received a standing ovation before the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Wednesday night. The 41-year-old Ovechkin announced earlier this week this would be his final season.

Perfetti shining alongside Connor, Scheifele on Jets’ top line: ‘He makes plays and he’s smart’

Cole Perfetti is fitting in and it’s a good feeling. The Winnipeg Jets winger picked up his third goal of the season on Wednesday playing on the top line with Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor in a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.