NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 3, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Lightning Drama
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov espn.com insists his trade request has nothing to do with money, while Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper says the winger remains committed espn.com to the club despite the request.
Roster Moves
The Nashville Predators traded forward espn.com Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Wright. Emil Heineman of the New York Islanders was ejected espn.com after a hit on Edmonton's Howard during a loss to the Oilers.
Player News
Detroit PWHL forward and U.S. Olympian Britta Curl-Salemme will miss espn.com the season after announcing her pregnancy. Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots espn.com to help his hometown Oilers, his seventh NHL start.
Hometown Remix Jerseys
The NHL unveiled espn.com its 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams. The Florida Panthers' pink design espn.com draws on tropical sunrise colors, and ESPN has ranked every jersey espn.com from best to worst.
Around the League
A Long Island cancer center dedicated a room espn.com in honor of the late mother of Islanders forward Schaefer. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the death espn.com of Matt Pavelich, its first Hall of Fame linesman, at age.
Fantasy Hockey
ESPN's fantasy desk suggests managers get Travis Konecny espn.com back on their rosters as he returns to action.
Coming Up
The NHL's Monday slate, including Golden Knights-Bruins and Red Wings-Panthers, is previewed here espn.com, with best bets listed for each game cbssports.com.