Monday, October 5 in hockey

Last night

Main stories

• Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season — Sportsnet
  "I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it's the right decision," Ovechkin said in a statement. "I am excited about this season with my teammates, and we will do everything we can to make this year special. I am going to enjoy every moment with my family, my boys, our fans and everyone who has been part of my
• Red Wings’ Chris Ilitch on social media: I recognize fan frustration — Ansar Khan of MLive
  Team governor and CEO posted on LinkedIn that he is focused on building a championship-level organization.
  also: Detroit Hockey Now
• Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter named NHL’s three stars of the week — Sportsnet
  Igor Shesterkin is well on pace to break the record for most points by a goalie in a season, and to prove it, he's already earned himself some recognition. The New York Rangers goaltender was named the NHL's first star of the week after a Shohei Ohtani-esque two-way opening week, the league announced Monday.
• Bettman no-trade comments an ‘attack’ on player rights, says NHLPA exec Hainsey — Sportsnet
  In an interview with Sportsnet's The FAN Hockey Show, Bettman said no-move clauses were "not a good thing" amid the rise in targeted trade requests. NHLPA assistant executive director Ron Hainsey pushed back on that notion in an interview with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic published Monday.
• Celebrini misses Sharks loss with lower-body injury — NHL.com
  Macklin Celebrini did not play for the San Jose Sharks at the Dallas Stars on Monday because of a lower-body injury. Celebrini participated in warmups for the Sharks, but prior to puck drop the team announced that their star forward would not play because of the injury.
  also: Sportsnet

Around the hockey world

• Red Wings open to long-term deal with Simon Edvinsson — Sportsnet
• NHL Rumor Mill – October 5, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
• NHL Rumor Roundup: Red Wings Now Have Two Key Players Who Prefer To Be Traded — The Hockey News
• NHL removes ‘Hot for Hockey’ campaign from Spotify; no new episodes planned — Daily Faceoff
• Flames place Connor Zary, Brayden Pachal on waivers — Sportsnet
• NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 5, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
• NHL nationally televised games for week of Oct. 5 — NHL.com
• NHL power rankings: Wild leading the way after red-hot start to 2026-27 season — Daily Faceoff
• Senators goalie Linus Ullmark exits vs. Bruins — Sportsnet
• Will the 2027 playoffs see five Atlantic Division teams? — Daily Faceoff
• USA Hockey Development League Update — USA Hockey
• The Hockey News Morning Skate: Joel Hofer Shines For Blues, Martone Struggles Early For Flyers, And More — The Hockey News
• NHL Must Watch: The Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry wasn’t over after all — Daily Faceoff
• NHLPA’s Hainsey blasts Bettman’s NTC comments: ‘An attack on players’ CBA-negotiated rights’ — TSN
• NHL Tonight: Sharks-Stars the highlight of Monday's four-game NHL calendar — ESPN
• Ovechkin’s Farewell Sends Resale Ticket Prices Soaring Across NHL — Devils Among Biggest Jumps — New Jersey Hockey Now
• Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot — ESPN
• Report: Sanderson sent back to Ottawa for further testing — TSN
• Monday 10: Michigan’s Naurato, BU’s Pandolfo join 100-win club — USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online
• Leo Carlsson is playing well under contract pressure — Daily Faceoff
• ‘I had the same stick, same yellow laces’: Marchenko reflects on Ovechkin — Sportsnet
• Sidney Crosby talks Alex Ovechkin rivalry after retirement announcement — Sportsnet
• Tonight's games — Monday, October 5 — NHL

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• Should more NHL teams consider having their top players on the penalty kill? — Sportsnet
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