NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 31, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

Suspensions and Discipline

Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson was suspended two games espn.com for a hit on Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, after driving Clarke into the boards and getting ejected from the game. Detroit's Dylan Larkin was also handed a suspension espn.com on Thursday as the Red Wings explore their trade options.

Trade Market

Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov, the reigning Hart Trophy winner and in the final year of his contract, has requested a trade espn.com from the Lightning, according to sources. CBS Sports has laid out the five most likely landing spots cbssports.com for the 33-year-old, suggesting his time in Tampa appears to be over.

Game Action

Logan Cooley completed a hat trick espn.com with a late goal to lift the Utah Mammoth past his hometown Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime, a result that stunned the Penguins at home.

Power Rankings and Early Takes

Carolina remains atop espn.com the updated ESPN power rankings, with several teams making notable moves up and down the list. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski also weighed in espn.com on the early-season overreactions, now that all 32 teams have played double-digit games.

Women's Hockey

Minnesota Frost captain and four-time U.S. Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield is taking the PWHL season off espn.com after announcing her pregnancy.

Coming Up

Devils and Golden Knights, Jets and Panthers, and Kraken and Flames are all on the schedule, with previews and broadcast details available here espn.com.