NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 31, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Game Day & Previews
Ten games are on the card for Halloween, and NHL Tonight espn.com lays out the matchups, broadcast information and betting intel for each one.
Discipline & Suspensions
Islanders forward Emil Heineman was ejected early espn.com in Saturday's game against Edmonton after a knee-on-knee hit on Oilers forward Howard. Ottawa's Hayden Hodgson was suspended two games espn.com by the Department of Player Safety for a boarding hit on Kings defenseman Clarke.
Lightning & Trade Rumors
Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper says Nikita Kucherov is committed espn.com to the Lightning despite a reported trade request. Sources say Kucherov, in the final year of his contract, has requested a trade espn.com, though Tampa Bay has "no intention" of dealing him.
Red Wings Turmoil
Detroit suspended espn.com star forward Dylan Larkin on Thursday as the team explores trade options, with players reportedly keen to move on.
Mammoth Stun Penguins
Logan Cooley completed a hat trick espn.com, including the winner in overtime, as Utah beat his hometown Pittsburgh team.
Oilers & Babcock
New Oilers coach Mike Babcock is sending a message espn.com early with healthy scratches, signaling a demanding approach to accountability.
Power Rankings & League News
Carolina remains atop the latest power rankings espn.com, which also feature a Halloween twist with all 32 teams matched to horror films. Elsewhere, Kendall Coyne Schofield is taking the PWHL season off espn.com after announcing her pregnancy, and the Hockey Hall of Fame remembered espn.com Matt Pavelich, the first Hall of Fame linesman, who died at.
Coming Up
Ten games are on tonight's Halloween slate, with previews and broadcast details espn.com available now.