NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 28, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Devils and Islanders Make Headlines
Connor Hellebuyck espn.com stopped 16 of 17 shots in his New Jersey debut, steering the Devils past the Stars. On Long Island, Matthew Schaefer espn.com became the first skater on record to play all five minutes of an overtime period.
Penguins Update
Forward Ben Kindel espn.com returned to Pittsburgh practice on Tuesday, a week after a medical emergency on a flight.
Wild and Canucks
Quinn Hughes espn.com heard boos at Rogers Arena in his return to Vancouver as a member of the Wild, the former Canucks captain's first visit since leaving the club.
Red Wings and Oilers
Michal Postava espn.com won in his first career NHL start, as the Red Wings beat Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a shootout.
Rangers and Hurricanes
James Reimer's espn.com Rangers debut ended after one period, when he was pulled after giving up three goals. In Raleigh, the Hurricanes agreed to a one-year, $3M contract espn.com with restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin.
League Notes
The St. Louis Blues condemned espn.com what they called antisemitic signs displayed by fans at a recent home game. ESPN's daily slate espn.com featured 11 games on Tuesday, headlined by Bruins-Hurricanes.
Coming Up
The Bruins and Hurricanes meet espn.com in the marquee matchup of the night.