Injuries
Lightning top Ducks 4-3 behind Kucherov's 1000th point
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The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Saturday, securing their first home win of the season and ending a four-game losing streak. Nikita Kucherov reached his 1,000th NHL point with two assists, while Anthony Cirelli scored the game-winning goal on the power play. The victory highlighted multiple career milestones for Lightning players.
Projected lineups for Blues at Penguins on October 27
The St. Louis Blues face the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, October 27, 2025, with both teams dealing with key injuries. The Blues enter with a 3-4-1 record, while the Penguins are at 6-2-1.
Panthers aim to extend home success against Ducks
Blues and Red Wings set for Saturday matchup in Detroit
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The St. Louis Blues face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the first game of a home-and-home series. Both teams enter with recent losses, as the Blues fell 7-4 to the Utah Mammoth and the Red Wings dropped decisions to the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. Coaches are focusing on line adjustments and strong starts to regain momentum.
Devils win eighth straight in overtime over Avalanche
The New Jersey Devils extended their win streak to eight games with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Colorado Avalanche on October 26, 2025, at Prudential Center. Jack Hughes scored the game-winning goal just 1:53 into overtime, his second of the game and eighth in as many contests. The win came amid adversity, including an upper-body injury to defenseman Brett Pesce.
Rögle overwhelms Luleå in 6-0 victory
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Rögle BK dominated Luleå HF with a 6-0 win at home, extending Luleå's losing streak to three games and a 0-12 goal differential over that span. Luleå coach Thomas Berglund highlighted the team's struggles with injuries and performance. The loss dropped Luleå to ninth place, just four points above the relegation zone.
Maple Leafs visit Blue Jackets in lone NHL game
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night in the only NHL game on the schedule. Both teams enter with records of 5-4-1 and 5-4-0, respectively, riding two-game winning streaks after victories on Tuesday. The matchup at Nationwide Arena highlights potential U.S. Olympic teammates Auston Matthews and Zach Werenski.
NHL's third frozen frenzy features all 32 teams tuesday
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The NHL hosts its third annual Frozen Frenzy on October 28, 2025, with all 32 teams playing in 16 staggered games starting at 6 p.m. ET across ESPN platforms. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin enters the night one goal shy of becoming the first player to reach 900 regular-season goals.
Projected lineups set for Rangers at Flames on October 26
The New York Rangers face the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 26, 2025, with both teams adjusting lineups due to injuries and recalls. The Rangers enter with a 3-4-2 record after a 6-5 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, while the Flames are 1-7-1 following a 5-3 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets. Projected rosters feature key changes for both sides.
Djurgården defeats Leksand 3-1 in SHL matchup
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Djurgården secured a 3-1 victory over Leksand in the SHL at Tegera Arena, marking their third straight win and fifth in the last six games. Goaltender Magnus Hellberg was pivotal, stopping 27 of 28 shots for a save percentage over 96 percent. Goals for Djurgården came from Håvard Salsten, Jacob Josefson and Charles Hudon.
Oilers seek rebound against injury-hit Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers aim to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday at Rogers Arena. Vancouver will be without defenseman Quinn Hughes, who is day to day with a lower-body injury sustained in their 4-3 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Oilers and Kraken release projected lineups for October 25 game
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The Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken are set to face off on October 25, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, with both teams announcing their projected lineups. The Oilers, holding a 4-3-1 record, will start Stuart Skinner in net, while the Kraken, at 4-2-2, welcome back defenseman Brandon Montour. Rookies Isaac Howard and Matthew Savoie continue in Edmonton's top six alongside stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Brad Marchand misses Panthers game due to family death
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand sat out Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks following a death in his family. The news drew widespread support from fans across the NHL.
Patrik Laine to miss 3-4 months after core muscle surgery
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Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine underwent surgery for a core muscle injury and will be sidelined for 3-4 months. The 27-year-old has not played since October 16 and recorded one assist in five games this season. The procedure was performed at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York by Dr. Mark Zoland.
Utah Mammoth seek seventh straight win against Winnipeg Jets
The Utah Mammoth, riding a six-game win streak, face the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in the second half of a back-to-back. Both teams sit high in the Central Division standings, with Utah at 7-2-0 and Winnipeg at 6-2-0. The matchup at Canada Life Centre marks the first of three meetings this season between the clubs.
Tv-pucken quarterfinals deliver strong starts on day one
The TV-pucken playoffs kicked off in Kalmar with decisive quarterfinal wins for all favorites on day one. Småland crushed Gästrikland 6-1, while Stockholm Nord dominated Norrbotten 8-0. Other results saw Skåne edge Värmland 3-1 and Stockholm Syd defeat Medelpad 5-2.
Panthers hit 10-game mark amid injuries and recent shutout win
The Florida Panthers have a 5-5-0 record through their first 10 games of the season, holding a playoff spot despite injuries to key players like Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk. They secured a 3-0 shutout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, with Sergei Bobrovsky earning his 50th career shutout. Upcoming, they host the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday without leading scorer Brad Marchand due to a personal matter.
Red Wings visit Kings with projected lineups set
The Detroit Red Wings, holding a 7-3-0 record, face the Los Angeles Kings, at 5-3-3, on Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. ET. Both teams have released their projected lineups ahead of the matchup, broadcast on FDSNW and FDSNDET. Patrick Kane remains sidelined for the Red Wings due to injury.
Lukas Reichel arrives in Vancouver as low-risk addition
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in a move aimed at adding speed and depth to their lineup. At 23 years old and with a $1.2 million cap hit, Reichel brings potential as a change-of-scenery player. He is projected to center the second line against the Edmonton Oilers on October 26, 2025.
Oilers face early challenges with injuries and trade rumors
The Edmonton Oilers are navigating a typical slow start to the 2025-26 season, marked by inconsistent play and injuries. Key forward Zach Hyman's return is imminent in early November, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has provided a bright spot with strong early production. Trade rumors link the team to goaltender Ilya Sorokin as a potential long-shot target.