Backlund out Thursday with upper-body injury: 'Chance for other people to step up'
Flames captain Mikael Backlund will not play against the Wild on Thursday due to an upper-body injury that he suffered during Sunday's win over the Hurricanes.
'It's a new day': Canucks look to snap eight-game skid
The Canucks welcome in the Red Wings tonight and will look to end their eight-game losing streak, as they look for their third win of the season.
'Tried to put as much spicy rigatoni in them as I could': Middleton set to face ex-Wild teammates
Jake Middleton will be facing off against his former team tonight as the Flames host the Wild. The defenceman reflected on the day he was traded to Calgary and joked about taking his ex-teammates to dinner on Wednesday night.
'Critical experiment' as RNH comes into Babcock's lineup as Oilers' second-line centre
Despite playing on Connor McDavid's wing the last number of seasons, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will return to Edmonton's lineup tonight as the team's second-line centre under Mike Babcock. TSN's Ryan Rishaug explains why this will be a 'critical experiment' for the Oilers.
Dobes says he was trying to help the team during costly interference penalty vs. Sharks
Jakub Dobes was having a decent night against the Sharks on Tuesday but a lapse in judgment led to a costly interference penalty in overtime, which resulted in Macklin Celebrini's game-winner. On Thursday, the goaltender spoke about how he was trying to help his team in that moment.
Hyman: 'We've bought into Babcock's way of playing'
Oilers forward Zach Hyman shares his thoughts on how the team has found success so far under Mike Babcock and discusses if he thinks playing this style of hockey is sustainable.
'Fight for him': Habs vow to collectively step up in Suzuki's absence
After learning that their captain will miss the next two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the Canadiens spoke about how important it will be to maintain their level of play without Nick Suzuki in the lineup.
RNH to make season debut tonight against Hurricanes
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be making his season debut tonight as the Oilers face the defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes. He was placed on injured reserve prior to the start of the season after sustaining a lower-body injury during a pre-game skate on Sept. 29.
Lafreniere evolving into a difference maker for Rangers
Alexis Lafrenière currently leads the Rangers in scoring with 13 points through 11 games. Mike Sullivan discusses his evolution and the steps he's taken this season.
‘Keep your stick down’: McCabe growing tired of high sticks from ‘younger players’
Jake McCabe was sporting a nice black-eye after he was forced to leave the Maple Leafs last game after a high-stick from Kent Johnson. The defenceman says he's growing tired of 'younger players' not taking care of their stick.
Raddysh bowl comes home to Toronto: 'It'll be special'
Brothers Darren and Taylor Raddysh have played each other before, but tonight will mark the first time they'll play in Toronto against one another.
Leafs see 'vintage Auston' back to his old 69-goal form
The Maple Leafs discuss Auston Matthews return to form and Darren Raddysh says it reminds him of when they were trying to stop him from reaching 70 goals when he was back on the Lightning.
'He was battling': Nylander on Marchenko's return vs. Tavares return to Long Island
William Nylander reflects on Kirill Marchenko's return to Columbus and says it's hard to compare that to when John Tavares returned to Long Island.
Early Trading: Updates on Suzuki injury, Hellebuyck latest, Larkin trade list and more
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston gives us the latest on Canadiens' captain Nick Suzuki's injury, what could happen when Connor Hellebuyck's suspension with the Jets finishes Friday, what Dylan Larkin's expanded trade list means and more.
The Talking Point: McDavid's start to the season is the best you've seen since...
Connor McDavid has exploded out the gate this season with 26 points through his first nine games. You have to go way back to find similar hot starts in the NHL and TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau compares the early performance of the Oilers captain with some from the past.
Boudreau: Nick Suzuki's injury absence will hurt Habs
TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau reacts to the news that captain Nick Suzuki will be out for the next two to four weeks because of an upper-body injury.
Injured Sens forward Eklund disappointed he'll miss the chance to play former team
William Eklund is recovering after undergoing surgery on a torn ankle tendon suffered in a game against the Flyers earlier this season. The Senators forward spoke about the unfortunate injury, the disappointment in not being able to play against his former team in the Sharks on Thursday and his reaction to the trade that send him to Ottawa.
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas provides details about Ben Kindel's collapse on team plane
Penguins forward Ben Kindel suffered a medical episode shortly after takeoff from Utah on Tuesday, causing the plane to return to the airport. General manager Kyle Dubas provided more clarity on what happened and revealed the 19-year-old is back in Pittsburgh and recovering.
NHL: Panthers 1, Senators 5
Brady Tkachuk received a hostile reception in his return to Ottawa as the Senators defeated their former captain and his Panthers on Wednesday night. Tim Stutzle, Claude Giroux, Shane Pinto, Warren Foegele and Stephen Halliday scored for the Sens who lost goaltender Linus Ullmark early in the third period.
NHL: Flyers 3, Sabres 1
Rookie forward Cole Knuble scored twice to help the Flyers beat the Sabres on Wednesday night. Trevor Zegras also scored and Dan Vladar made 27 saves to give Philadelphia its third straight win after starting 0-6-3.
Garrioch: 'I've never seen a player constantly booed through a 90-second tribute video'
TSN's Claire Hanna is joined by Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch to break down what the atmosphere was like at the Canadian Tire Centre in Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa, and discuss how he thinks the Senators players responded against the Panthers under all the distractions.
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