NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 21, 2026, 6:50 PM ET
Trade Market
Several teams remain interested in Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, according to sources who spoke with ESPN, with at least three clubs in the mix as Winnipeg weighs its options.
Rangers and Ducks
The New York Rangers beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, extending their perfect home record to 6-0-0.
Flyers Debut
Cole Knuble, son of former NHL forward Mike Knuble, made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers, the team he grew up rooting for.
Penguins Injury Scare
Penguins forward Ben Kindel was hospitalized in Salt Lake City after a medical emergency on a flight, and was being evaluated at the hospital.
League Leaders
Updated scoring, goals and goals-against average leaders are available for the season so far.
Kings Look for First Win
The Los Angeles Kings, the league's lone winless club, face the Washington Capitals on Tuesday as they try to snap that streak.
Fantasy Watch
ESPN's Sean examines defensemen with hot starts to identify which early surges may not last.
Tuesday Slate
Twenty-two teams are in action across the league, with the Boston Bruins visiting the Dallas Stars in the marquee matchup.
Tkachuk Donation
Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk, traded from Ottawa to Florida in June, says he will donate the Senators jerseys thrown at him in protest.
Goaltending
Dylan Garand has stepped into the spotlight with injuries to Igor Shesterkin, though Coming Up
The Kings face the Capitals on Tuesday, and the Bruins visit the Stars in the night's featured game.