NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Sabres & Canadiens
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Canadiens due to an upper-body injury, a significant blow to Buffalo's blue line.
Rangers Without Shesterkin
The Rangers opened life without starter Igor Shesterkin, who was lost for the season two days earlier, and leaned on Garand in a 6-2 win over the Canucks.
Stars Injury Update
Dallas will be without Matt Duchene for up to three months after core muscle surgery.
Flyers Crisis
The winless Flyers dropped a 4-1 decision to Carolina on Sunday, posting the worst start in franchise history while fans chanted for coach Tocchet's firing. Carolina's social media team also trolled the city of Philadelphia following the win.
Blackhawks Update
Chicago captain Connor Bedard, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, is likely to make his season debut Tuesday against the Penguins.
Western Showdown Preview
The Golden Knights and Wild meet in an early-season Western Conference showdown, one of just three NHL games on Monday's calendar.
Fantasy Pickups
With Shesterkin out, fantasy managers are scouring the wire for replacements, and goalie options headline this week's waiver recommendations.
League Remembrance
Former Capitals forward Bobby Gould, who spent most of his 11-year NHL career in Washington, died at age.