Player Injuries
 
Hurricanes edge Avalanche in shootout amid injury woes
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The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in a shootout on Thursday at Ball Arena, thanks to Frederik Andersen's 44 saves and Seth Jarvis' goal and assist. The win came at a cost, with forwards William Carrier and Eric Robinson suffering injuries during the game, joining several teammates already sidelined. Carolina improved to 6-1-0, while Colorado remained unbeaten in regulation at 5-0-3.
Red Wings top Oilers 4-2 in five-game winning streak
The Detroit Red Wings secured a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday afternoon, extending their winning streak to five games. Captain Dylan Larkin scored twice, while rookie Emmitt Finnie notched his first career NHL goal among his two tallies. The win highlighted contributions from depth players amid injuries.
FIFA Virus Controversy Grows with Player Injuries and Napoli President's Proposal
Injuries to stars like Christian Pulisic, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe during the international break have reignited the club vs. country debate. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis proposed banning players over 23 from national teams to protect club interests. The so-called FIFA virus highlights the strain of congested schedules on top athletes.
10 storylines to watch for 2026 Olympics men's hockey
With 100 days until the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, several key narratives are emerging for the men's ice hockey tournament. NHL players will return to Olympic competition for the first time since 2014 in Sochi. Topics include player injuries, goaltending battles and young stars pushing for roster spots.
Crosby sets Penguins points record in 5-1 win over Canucks
Sidney Crosby scored a goal to pass Mario Lemieux for the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time points record during a 5-1 victory against the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena on October 21, 2025. The 38-year-old captain reached 1,896 points in Penguins history, seventh all-time in the NHL. Pittsburgh rallied from an early deficit to win their third straight game.