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Friday, October 2
- Dach making an impression at Canadiens camp — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
- Flyers’ Zegras given delay of game penalty for having jersey tucked into pants — TSN
- Sabres sign D Grzelcyk to one-year, $850K contract — TSN
- Ottavainen fined maximum for serving as aggressor in Kraken's preseason game — NHL.com
- Oilers’ Dickinson has setback on foot injury, unlikely to start season — Sportsnet
- Islanders pick up D Stanley on one-year contract — ESPN
- Blues’ Logan Mailloux out at least eight weeks following surgery on hand — Sportsnet
- Predators sign Jost to one-year, two-way deal — TSN
- Jets claim G Stevenson off waivers from Capitals — TSN
- Jets claim goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from Capitals — Sportsnet
- Ottawa Senators Name Thomas Chabot 11th Captain In Franchise History — The Hockey News
- Senators name Thomas Chabot as next captain — Sportsnet
- Avalanche sign head coach Bednar to four-year contract extension — TSN
- Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Babcock on accountability: ‘I try and play the guys that are playing best’ — Sportsnet
- 'It's Going To Be a Big Jump': Projected NHL No. 1 Overall Pick Landon DuPont Welcomes Challenge Of The NCAA — The Hockey News
- Griffins interim GM Dan Cleary expects to see this type of team — Ansar Khan of MLive
- Top Five Hobey Baker Candidates Heading Into The 2026-27 NCAA Season — The Hockey News
- Bobrovsky disrupting McKenna’s rookie lap ‘happened by accident’ — Sportsnet
- Ducks sign Luneau to 6-year, $43.2M extension after 14 NHL games — ESPN
- Penguins Andrei Kuzmenko Returns to Team, Makes Statement — Pittsburgh Hockey Now
- Sharks Locker Room: San Jose Beats Cup Contender With Their Own Physicality & Skill — San Jose Hockey Now
- Three Things: Red Wings Edition — Detroit Hockey Now
- ‘Zero on our mind’: Arniel and Jets focused on opener, not Hellebuyck — Sportsnet
- Babcock blames the right person for Edmonton Oilers defensive woes — the Edmonton Journal
- How the Florida Panthers Can Get By without Sasha Barkov — Florida Hockey Now
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Sportsnet - Tristan Luneau extension a hefty gamble for Ducks — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- How should Panthers work through Barkov’s injury uncertainty? — Sportsnet
- ‘Rather make no trade than a bad trade’: Friedman on potential deals — Sportsnet
- ‘Never gets old’: Crosby still loving the hype surrounding opening night — Sportsnet
- ‘It’s been tough’: Sanderson on battling injury throughout training camp — Sportsnet
- Why left-wing assignment is welcome return for Maple Leafs’ Marchenko — Sportsnet
- Why Mats Sundin says Daniel Alfredsson is ready for next step with Leafs — the Toronto Sun
- When signing an RFA to a long-term deal can be the wrong call — Sportsnet
- Sabres’ Olen Zellweger cleared to make Sabres debut against Blackhawks — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- PWHL establishes conferences, expands playoffs — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
- Leafs’ Bobrovsky apologized to McKenna for ruining rookie lap — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Devils’ Seamus Casey to miss 8-10 weeks after knee surgery — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Could a slow start pressure Red Wings to re-sign Simon Edvinsson? — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Status Report: Kuzmenko returns to Penguins practice after father's death — NHL.com
- Igor Shesterkin in rare air with goalie goal — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- NHL On Tap: Robertson out to help Stars sparkle in opener against Blues — NHL.com
- Sidney Crosby’s staying power appears eternal — in the NHL, and in Pittsburgh — Sportsnet
- The Daily: Red Wings Opener Hasn’t Been Like This Since Dead Wings Era; Griffins Open Today — Detroit Hockey Now
- Young Red Wings defenseman well-prepared for NHL debut — Ansar Khan of MLive
- Morning Flurries: Goalie goal alert! — Mile High Hockey (SB Nation — Avalanche)
- Aleksander Barkov injury a brutal break for Panthers — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Young NHL players find ways to get used to adulting out on their own — NHL.com
- Why the Flames are almost ready to switch from rebuilding to adding — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Hawks Hits: Vlasic-Byram Disaster, Lopsided Stats, Defensive Changes? — Chicago Hockey Now
- Ranking the 2026-27 Dallas Stars Roster from No. 23 to No. 1 — Shap Shots (Sean Shapiro)
- Sanderson’s return to practice bodes well for Senators’ season opener — Sportsnet
- Bruins Game 2: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Jets (UPDATED) — Boston Hockey Now
- What goes into making the PWHL schedule? — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- 'That's a weird joke': Jack Hughes' awkward interview response goes viral — the Toronto Sun
- There are two horses named in memory of Gaudreau running in the same race — TSN
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Sportsnet - Sanderson expects to play in Sens’ opener, Stanley loaned to AHL — TSN
- Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin to miss opening weekend with upper-body injury — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Connor Hellebuyck And Simon Edvinsson — The Hockey News
- Matthew Knies’ debut a great sign for Blue Jackets — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Kuzmenko back with Penguins after leave of absence — TSN
- List of NHL EBUGS for 2026-27 season — NHL.com
- Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin scores goalie goal against Lightning — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- How Canadiens fans should feel after seeing two targets dealt for each other — Sportsnet
- ‘Weird joke mid-game’: Jack Hughes not laughing at reporter’s question — Sportsnet
- The Hockey News Morning Skate: Shesterkin's Historic Goalie Goal, Knies Shines In Blue Jackets Debut — The Hockey News
- Golden Knights face new-look Ducks in playoff rematch — the Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Canadiens Prospect Report: Rohrer, Klimpke Shine — Montreal Hockey Now
- Why 2026-27 is crucial for the Kings – and for Quinton Byfield — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Daily Bean: Bruins Gameday; Goalie Goal; Ducks Extension; Barkov Injury — Boston Hockey Now
- Keefe Encouraged by Devils’ Process, But Quickly Wants to Fix One Thing — New Jersey Hockey Now
- PWHL announces 2026-27 schedule, new conference alignment — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Barkov set for MRI as Maurice says injury ‘not related’ to last year’s surgery — TSN
- NHL Rumor Mill – October 2, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
- Oilers say Bouchard deserves more recognition as 'elite' defenseman — NHL.com
- Ovechkin energized starting 22nd NHL season with Capitals — NHL.com
- Shesterkin celebrates ‘unbelievable feelings’ with first goalie goal in Rangers history — NHL.com
- Blue Jackets’ Provorov, Fabbro, Severson out week-to-week; Lundestrom month-to-month — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Paul Maurice: No Real Update on Sasha Barkov Injury — Florida Hockey Now
- PWHL Detroit Loses Defenseman to Medical School — Detroit Hockey Now
- Blackhawks Stomped 6-0 By Mammoth, Concerning Start To Season Continues — Chicago Hockey Now
- ‘It’s embarrassing’: Flames fail to rise to occasion in opening-night letdown — Sportsnet
- McDavid on 9-7 win over Canucks: ‘No one’s in here saying way to go’ — Sportsnet
- Deen’s Daily: Avs’ Power Play; Barkov Hurt Again; Larkin Won’t Play — Colorado Hockey Now
- Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek discusses the ‘screwy’ Simon Edvinsson negotiations — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Press release: Red Wings assign Carter Gylander to Toledo Walleye — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Press release: Red Wings reveal ‘fan details for 2026-2027 opening week, including opening night on Friday, October 2nd’ — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Red Wings’ favorable early home schedule requires some solid ‘home cooking’ — George Malik of The Malik Report
- The Red Wings are both excited about and cautious regarding Friday’s home opener vs. the New York Rangers — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Two times two: Kulfan sets up the Red Wings’ uncertain season to come; Galli discusses the Larkin situation and speaks with Nate Danielson — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Afternoon line: ‘It’s just hard to understand how such a proud franchise could have gotten to this point’ — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Three takes on how the Red Wings can emerge from the chaotic situation surrounding the team’s players, coaches, ownership and front office — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Red Wings Expecting a Different MBN This Season — Detroit Hockey Now
- Habs Daily: Depth Impact, Early Criticism And Praise, Kapanen — Montreal Hockey Now
- 2026 Year of the Yzerman Draftee? — Detroit Hockey Now
- Devils Daily: Hughes’ OT Thriller; Quinn Cloud Darkens Over Wild; Goalie Goal! — New Jersey Hockey Now
- Dan’s Daily: Barkov Ugly Injury; Awkward Joke; Penguins Injury News — Pittsburgh Hockey Now
- Devils Reveal First-Ever Away Jersey Patch Sponsor — New Jersey Hockey Now
- Videos: Dan Watson on the Grand Rapids Griffins’ leadership group, Max Bultman and Brad Galli talk Red Wings season preview, and DFO talks Simon Edvinsson — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Oilers tally eight goals through two periods vs. Canucks; McDavid leads with four points — TSN
- McDavid comes up big as Oilers down Canucks 9-7 — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
- McDavid has five points as Oilers outlast Canucks in 16-goal thriller — Sportsnet
- Panthers’ Barkov to have more tests after injuring left leg — Sportsnet
- Shesterkin scores Rangers' first goalie goal in win against Lightning — NHL.com
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TSN - McDavid has five points, Oilers bounce back with nine goals against Canucks — NHL.com
- ‘Tons of examples of where we got to get better’: Babcock after 9-7 win — Sportsnet
- Top 20 NHL-affiliated prospects to watch in the NCAA in 2026-27 — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- NHL Tonight: Capitals face Hurricanes in a critical early-season clash — ESPN
- Ice Chips: Skinner expected to start as Jets open season vs. Bruins — TSN
- Friday Four: How notable players have fared after missing training camps — Sportsnet
- Maurice on Barkov’s early exit: ‘Not related to his injury last year at all’ — TSN
- Revamped IIHF Council elected — the IIHF
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TSN, The Hockey News - Shesterkin becomes first goalie in Rangers history to score a goal — TSN
- NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 2, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
- Oilers, Canucks take lessons from high-scoring games: ‘Got to learn to play a whole 60’ — TSN
- ‘It was just ugly’: Flames’ final season at Saddledome opens on sour note — TSN
- Canucks abandon winning details early as late rally falls short against Oilers — Sportsnet
- Oilers lucky to overcome weak defence, goaltending for win over Canucks — Sportsnet
- Where to point the finger after Oilers, Canucks barnburner? — Sportsnet
- Mammoth cruise to shutout of Blackhawks in season opener — NHL.com
- Smith scores twice, Sharks recover for OT win against Panthers — NHL.com
- ‘Too little, too late’: Malhotra on Canucks’ third-period push in loss to Oilers — Sportsnet
- Panthers vs. Sharks | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Oilers, Canucks erupt for a combined 16 goals in offensive showcase — Sportsnet
- Dunn’s three-point night spurs Kraken to win over Flames — TSN
- Devils Highlights: Jack Hughes OT goal in 3-2 win over Flyers — New Jersey Hockey Now
- Oilers vs. Canucks | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Brilliant early, brutal late as troubled Edmonton Oilers win ugly over Canucks — the Edmonton Journal
- Bad Night: Barkov Leaves Early, Panthers Lose to Sharks — Florida Hockey Now
- Blackhawks vs. Mammoth | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Kraken vs. Flames | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Wild vs. Predators | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Sabres vs. Blue Jackets | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Flyers vs. Devils | NHL Highlights | Oct 1, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
- Player grades: Edmonton Oilers share the scoring wealth, out-last Vancouver Canucks 9-7 — the Edmonton Journal
- Cagnoni Wins It in OT! Sharks Club Panthers 4-3 — San Jose Hockey Now
- Kraken open season with 6-1 win over Flames — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
- Panthers’ Barkov leaves game against Sharks with apparent leg injury — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Pettersson scores fourth straight Canucks goal to cut Oilers’ lead — Sportsnet
- Kraken score six, cruise past Flames in season opener — NHL.com
- Barkov leaves in second period for Panthers following awkward fall — NHL.com
- Panthers captain Barkov exits with apparent lower-body injury — ESPN
- Flames open season with blowout loss to Kraken — Sportsnet
- NHL roundup: Jack Hughes scores in OT to lift Devils over Flyers — Sportsnet
- Oilers’ McDavid, Kapanen score two short-handed goals in 34 seconds — Sportsnet
- Insider Trading: Jets players vow Hellebuyck not a distraction — TSN
- Oilers tally eight goals in less than two periods vs. Canucks; McDavid leads with four points — TSN
- Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov exits vs. Sharks after awkward fall — Sportsnet
- Kraken’s Stephenson leaps over falling Flames defender to score breakaway goal — Sportsnet
- Barkov Leaves Panthers Game at Sharks Early with Injury — Florida Hockey Now