NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 5:40 AM ET
Goaltending
Cam Talbot, the 39-year-old netminder, made history as the first NHL goaltender to win with nine different teams, leading the Blue Jackets to victory. Meanwhile, Rangers starter Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice in the second period of New York's loss to Washington, raising concerns about his availability Discipline and Injuries
Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar received a two-game suspension without pay for an illegal hit to the head. In Ottawa, Senators forward William Eklund will be out for an extended period after injuring his ankle on a hard hit during Thursday's win over the Flyers.
Roster Moves and Retirements
Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba announced his retirement after 13 NHL seasons across five teams, closing a career that included a 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The Nashville Predators bolstered their blue line by acquiring 25-year-old defenseman Jayden Struble from the Canadiens.