The latest NHL headlines from around the web, updated every 15 minutes.
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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard expected to make season debut against Penguins (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
Bedard has been recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered during the offseason.
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Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal out at least a month with calf tear (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
The injury occured during warmups prior to Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Ducks call up top prospect Roger McQueen ahead of possible NHL debut (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
The Ducks chose McQueen with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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Senators blasting out of gates despite rash of early-season injuries (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
The Ottawa Senators started late, played a lot and sustained injuries to multiple key players. Yet they’ve now won five of six to piece together one of the best starts in the league.
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What changes could the Flyers make if their season continues to spiral? (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
Significant changes could be on the horizon to the Flyers’ roster if the season doesn’t turn around.
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Seven trade destinations to watch for Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
It would hurt to move the towering defenseman as his prime arrives, but the suitors are plentiful.
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Five former NHLers thriving in Europe in 2026-27 (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
An NHL All-Star and a couple of first-round picks highlight a strong overseas crop.
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Blackhawks’ Bedard expected to make season debut vs. Penguins (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard To Make 2026-27 Season Debut (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
Oct 13, 2026: According to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGNRadio, Bedard will make his season debut tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins, pending final approval from the team doctors after morning skate.
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(10-13-26) Blues-Senators Gameday Lineup (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
St. Louis hits road for start of three-game trip; Peterson expected to make NHL debut; Johnston's impact in early going making difference
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Jordan Staal To Miss 1-2 Months With Partially Torn Calf (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
According to Joe Smith, in speaking to Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Jordan Staal will be out for a little while with a partially torn calf.
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Linus Ullmark has returned to form since mental health break (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
After a turbulent 2025-26 season, Ullmark is 5-0 with a .948 SV% as the Senators are one of the NHL’s top teams.
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Hurricanes’ Staal out 1-2 months with partially torn calf, Brind’Amour says (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
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Beck looking to bring ‘speed and energy’ to Canadiens after call-up (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
Montreal Canadiens forward Owen Beck discusses his recent call up to the NHL club and what he expects from another opportunity, saying he’s looking to bring “speed and energy,” and contribute quality minutes.
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Blackhawks Vs Penguins: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 7 (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the NHL Frozen Frenzy.
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Ducks call up Roger McQueen for possible NHL debut (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
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Ducks To Recall Roger McQueen From AHL San Diego (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Anaheim Ducks are calling up forward Roger McQueen.
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How to approach Bedard’s debut, best bets to make for NHL’s frozen frenzy (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
NHL betting guru Jonathan Davis joins VSiN By The Books to give out his best bets for frozen frenzy, with all 32 teams in action, why he loves the Blues over the Senators, and how he’s going to approach wagering Connor…
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Avalanche Rival Takes a Hit After Another Rough Night (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
After helping Vegas eliminate Colorado in the playoffs, Carter Hart is off to an uneven start, and his latest struggles could give the Golden Knights a difficult decision in net.
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Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out against Sabres with lower-body injury (opens Daily Faceoff in a new tab)
Matheson is considered day-to-day, though it’s not clear when he was hurt.
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Canadiens’ Matheson out vs. Sabres with lower-body injury, Beck to play (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
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Flames Looking To Take Contract Back For Connor Zary (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Calgary Flames are looking to take a contract back in return for Connor Zary.
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Florida Coach Paul Maurice Provides Update On Jacob Markstrom, Speaks On Brady Tkachuk Logging First Point With Panthers (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
Florida’s bench boss clarifies the status of his starting goaltender following a sudden exit in Buffalo while discussing the point output from the team’s physical new forward.
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Mike Matheson out day-to-day with lower-body injury (opens Eyes on the Prize in a new tab)
The Montreal Canadiens had a healthy blue line for one game, at least. On Tuesday, it was announced that Mike Matheson will be out due to a lower-body injury.
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Bruins vs. Sharks NHL picks, parlay: Late-night matchup Tuesday caps 32-team Frozen Frenzy (opens CBS Sports in a new tab)
It's a great Tuesday in the NHL, with all 32 teams in action for the fourth annual Frozen Frenzy
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Golden Knights' Goaltending Tandem Faces Early Test as Hart, Hill Navigate Ups and Downs (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
Carter Hart and Adin Hill have shown resilience, confidence and vulnerability through the Golden Knights' first seven games.
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Nico Sturm Left Game With Upper Body Injury (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
There were some Monday blues in Minnesota on the injury front. Nico Sturm, announced by the Wild, has an upper-body injury that he sustained in their 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Columbus Blue Jackets (4 pts) vs. Florida Panthers (6 pts) Game Preview (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
The Blue Jackets are 27-21-8 Overall, and 17-7-4 at Nationwide Arena vs. Florida.
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Vancouver Canucks Gameday Preview #8: Who Gets The Start Against The New York Islanders? (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
The Canucks start the second-half of their six-game road trip with a matchup against the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
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'I'm Not Going To Shy Away From It': Rieger Lorenz Making His Presence Felt With Wild (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
From dropping the gloves to igniting the forecheck, the 22-year-old rookie is blending elite speed with a fearless physical edge to cement his spot in Minnesota’s lineup.
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European Canadiens Prospect Report: A slow start for Alexander Zharovsky (opens Eyes on the Prize in a new tab)
The European leagues are between seven and 12 games into the season, and the Montreal Canadiens prospects have had mixed success so far.
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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Chicago Blackhawks 10/13/2026 (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1, 7 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Chicago Blackhawks (1-5-0, 2 points, 8th place Central Division) When: 8:00 p.m.
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Canucks Enter Islanders Matchup As Only NHL Team Unbeaten At UBS Arena (opens Yahoo Sports in a new tab)
Mired in a four-game skid, Vancouver risks their perfect road record against New York as the only franchise yet to drop a single point at UBS Arena.
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Canadiens vs. Sabres: Game preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch (opens Eyes on the Prize in a new tab)
How to watch Game 6: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Start time: **6:30 PM EDT / 3:30 PM PDT**In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)In the Sabres region: MSG BuffaloStreaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ The…
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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Goalie Talk and Injuries (opens Eyes on the Prize in a new tab)
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes Jacob Fowler is back with the Habs, and Jakub Dobes fully supports the decision. [TVA Sports | La Page Sportive | Montreal Gazette] The Canadiens are encouraging internal competition.
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NHL Highlights: Wild 4, Golden Knights 2 (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
Matt Boldy scored for Minnesota, while Quinn Hughes finished with two assists, as the Wild took it 4-2 over the Golden Knights.
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Flyers Reportedly Not Considering Coaching Change (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
The Philadelphia Flyers’ immense early-season struggles have been one of the more surprising storylines in the NHL in the early portion of 2026-27.
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Injury Notes: Dahlin, Markstrom, Matinpalo (opens Pro Hockey Rumors in a new tab)
Sabres captain and top defenseman Rasmus Dahlin left during this afternoon’s win over Florida and he’ll be day-to-day.
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‘He’s a warrior’: Stutzle praises Chabot for setting tone with Senators (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
Tim Stutzle joins Hockey Central after the Senators’ victory over the Devils to discuss how the team has been gelling to start the season, Linus Ullmark attempting a goalie goal, and how Thomas Chabot has set the tone…
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NHL Highlights: Senators 4, Devils 1 (opens Sportsnet in a new tab)
Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, while Linus Ullmark made 29 saves, as the Ottawa Senators picked up a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Headlines and summaries come from each publisher’s public news feed. Links open the full story on their site.
Prospect headlines
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Blackhawks vs Penguins game preview (opens Draft Prospects Hockey in a new tab)
Tonight, Connor Bedard is set to return to the lineup as the Blackhawks take on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. This will be the 21-year-olds first game as captain of the Blackhawks.
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Weekly 2027 Draft Eligible Three Stars (opens Draft Prospects Hockey in a new tab)
This week's draft-eligible three stars feature three CHL centres who had productive weeks. James Scantlebury of the Quebec Remparts is proving to be one of the league's top draft-eligible players.
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October QMJHL Report: Hot Starts for Rookies (opens DobberProspects in a new tab)
The hockey season is well underway now, and especially in the junior hockey realm.
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TMQ: Looking at a changing college hockey landscape (opens USCHO in a new tab)
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
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The PodKaz: Ohio State takes over No. 1 after sweeping Wisconsin with third-period surges (opens USCHO in a new tab)
There's a new No. 1 team in NCAA women's hockey but it's not a new face. Nicole and Todd have more on The PodKaz.
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Game Report – Peterborough Petes 1 vs North Bay Battalion 3 – October 12th, 2026 (opens Draft Prospects Hockey in a new tab)
North Bay entered Monday’s matchup looking to remain undefeated on home ice, having won its first three home games of the season despite losing all five on the road.
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2026 Red Deer Rebels U15 Fall Classic: Five Standout Players (opens Draft Prospects Hockey in a new tab)
The 2026 Red Deer Rebels U15 Fall Classic has come and gone, and there were plenty of standout plays as well as players.
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WATCH: Talking big upsets, big offenses … and an ASU update (opens USCHO in a new tab)
Alaska takes down No. 11 Boston College, Sacred Heart beats No. 17 Penn State, and Maine and Quinnipiac split a hard-fought series.
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2027 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Malik L’Italien (LD) (opens Draft Prospects Hockey in a new tab)
Malik L’Italien #77 Halifax Mooseheads. Left shot D. 6’4” / 198 DOB: June 10, 2009 September 26, 2026 vs.
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Blackhawks make much needed powerplay change (opens Draft Prospects Hockey in a new tab)
Connor Bedard is back practicing with the Blackhawks for the second day in a row, taking part in both 5-on-5 line rushes and powerplay drills.
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MONDAY 10: Bowling Green takes Icebreaker (opens USCHO in a new tab)
Each week, USCHO.com picks the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature 1.
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Women’s Hockey Weekend Wrap – October 12, 2026 (opens USCHO in a new tab)
(1) Wisconsin at (2) Ohio State Ohio State made a statement this weekend with a pair of wins to sweep the Badgers.
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ROUNDUP: Maine gets split vs. No. 6 Quinnipiac (opens USCHO in a new tab)
Maine was a 5-3 upset winner over No. 6 Quinnipiac on Saturday night, handing the sixth-ranked Bobcats their first loss of the season before a crowd of 4,722 at Alfond Arena.
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October WHL Report: Prospect Watch (opens DobberProspects in a new tab)
The WHL season is barely underway, but there's already plenty to keep an eye on. For NHL teams, it's another chance to see how their prospects are coming along.
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Why Spencer Hyman’s Brantford Bulldogs are the surprise of OHL (opens Sportsnet Juniors in a new tab)
Through a combination of under-the-radar signings, excellent draft picks and trades, the Brantford Bulldogs are off to a 7-1 start despite losing six NHL first-round picks from last year’s powerhouse squad.
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Bulldogs acquire Sam Roberts, Gary’s son, from Generals (opens Sportsnet Juniors in a new tab)
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Hockey N.S. launches pilot program to teach players about consent, hazing (opens Sportsnet Juniors in a new tab)
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Rangers recall former Canadian junior star Cole Beaudoin from AHL Hartford (opens Sportsnet Juniors in a new tab)
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October OHL Report: Prospect Watch (opens DobberProspects in a new tab)
The OHL doesn't exactly believe in easing into things. The season starts with a blender full of NHL camp returnees, European imports learning that North American ice has fewer escape routes, 19- and 20-year-olds trying…
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September Liiga Report: Liiga Kick-Off and NHL Preseason Notes (opens DobberProspects in a new tab)
The Preseason is the chance for prospects to show the team where they need to end up for the season for their best development.
Headlines and summaries come from each publisher’s public news feed. Links open the full story on their site.
