NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 3:50 PM ET
Rangers Injury Blow
New York will be without star goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the remainder of the season after a right knee injury ended his campaign. CBS Sports noted that the netminder had been a major reason the Rangers got off to such a hot start, raising questions about how the club will fill the gap in net. Coverage of the lower-body injury explores what comes next for New York.
League Power Rankings
ESPN released its first regular-season update to the 1-32 power rankings, tracking how many players from each club made its Top 100 player rankings. The updated poll offers a fresh look at team strength across the league.
Saturday Slate
A massive 14-game schedule tips off at 1 p.m. ET and runs through two 10 p.m. starts, with previews, stats and betting information available in ESPN's game guide.