The Edmonton Oilers have picked up five of a possible six points through their first three games of the 2026-27 season, but for head coach Mike Babcock he wants to see the team improve how they're playing in the second period. Babcock breaks down the areas of the game he wants the Oilers to work on and how he uses analytics to improve the group.
The Canadiens' second line could be in question for Tuesday's home opener against the Hurricanes, with Ivan Demidov missing practice Monday for what was ruled as a therapy day, and Martin St. Louis not confirming whether or not Oliver Kapanen will be in the lineup. TSN's Kenzie Lalonde has more.
The Canadiens will face the Hurricanes on Tuesday night in the first meeting between the teams since their Eastern Conference Finals meeting last season, in which Carolina dominated the Habs in just five games. Members of the team spoke about how they reflect on that series, the lessons learned from playing against the eventual Stanley Cup champs, and how they're approaching this contest against them.
With 0 goals and 0 assists and a minus-3 after three career NHL games, TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his panic level for Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna in this edition of The Talking Point.
Alex Ovechkin announced to his Capitals teammates Monday morning that this season will be his final in the NHL. Ovechkin, who turned 41 on September 17, is currently in his 22nd NHL season.
Marc Gatcomb scored the go-ahead goal late on the second period and the Golden Knights downed the Canucks 3-2 on Sunday night. Mitch Marner scored his first goal of the season and Victor Olofsson added a power-play score for the Golden Knights.
Berkly Catton, Mackie Samoskevich and Bobby McMann scored within the first eight minutes of the game and the Kraken cruised to a 6-1 win over the Flames on Sunday night.
Kyle Connor scored two of Winnipeg's three power-play goals and added an assist on the third as the Jets held off the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday.
Cutter Gauthier scored two power-play goals and captain Mikael Granlund had a power-play goal 4:14 into overtime, sending the Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Panthers on Sunday night and their 11th consecutive win in home openers.
Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves and had an assist on Eeli Tolvanen's empty-net goal with 1:15 remaining and the Rangers beat the Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday night.
Kirill Marchenko apologized for taking a high-sticking penalty on Tim Stutzle that led to Ottawa's game-winning goal on Saturday. "Penalty is penalty and it's on me," the winger said. "I can play better next time." Marchenko didn't want to comment about whether the Senators centre embellished.
Kirill Marchenko scored his first goal with the Leafs on Saturday. "It's amazing feeling and I'm happy for that so much," the winger said, "but I'd be most happy if we win the game." Marchenko is making a big impact on his new teammates. "He's been dominant out there," said William Nylander.
Auston Matthews is impressing his new Leafs teammates with his leadership. "Just has a presence, I guess I would say, around him," observed Colton Sissons. Meanwhile, Brandon Duhaime described the 29-year-old centre as "a true captain."
Kirill Marchenko joined the Maple Leafs a day before the regular season began, and because of it, has had limited time to practice with his linemates in Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic. Sunday, Toronto held an optional skate, where the trio was seen putting the work in. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
Liam Ohgren celebrated his 100th NHL game by scoring a goal and assisting on defenceman Elias Pettersson’s winner as the Canucks defeated the Flames on Saturday night.
Stephen Halliday broke a tie at 9:46 of the third period, Linus Ullmark made 27 saves, and the Senators opened their season with a victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko scored for Toronto, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 shots.
Igor Chernyshov scored his second goal of the game with 1:42 remaining in overtime and the Sharks beat the Kings on Saturday night for their second straight win to open the season.
Nicolas Roy and Martin Necas scored 23 seconds apart in a four-goal second period, and the Avalanche thumped the Blues on Saturday night. Nathan MacKinnon continued his hot start with three assists and has five points in Colorado's first two games.
Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist to give him nine points through three games as the Oilers beat the Kraken on Saturday night. Owen Michaels and Leon Draisaitl also scored for Edmonton while Devon Levi made 19 saves to earn the win.
Tommy Novak scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Penguins a victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night. Novak converted a 2-on-1 from Evgeni Malkin at 1:33 of overtime, as Pittsburgh recovered after allowing a four-goal lead in the second period slip away.
Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves, and the Wild beat the Bruins on Saturday night. Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, and Jared Spurgeon also scored.
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