NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 10, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

Rangers Goaltending Crisis

The New York Rangers suffered a major blow when Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice in the second period of a loss to the Capitals, and the team has since confirmed he will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner was a central reason New York got off to such a hot start, and the lower-body injury leaves the club searching for answers in net.

Sharks Captain Returns

San Jose's recently named captain, Macklin Celebrini, returned from a two-game absence and scored the Sharks' first goal in a loss to the Oilers. The 20-year-old center's comeback offered a bright spot for a team still searching for consistency.

Blue Jackets Goaltending Milestone

Veteran netminder Cam Talbot earned the win for Columbus, becoming the first goaltender in league history to record victories with nine different teams. The 39-year-old's journey through the NHL was celebrated after a performance the organization described as outstanding.

Discipline and Roster Moves

Chicago forward Frank Nazar received a two-game suspension without pay for an illegal check to the head. Nashville, meanwhile, bolstered its blue line by acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble from Montreal, adding the 25-year-old to a group looking for depth.

Injuries and Retirements

Ottawa will be without forward William Eklund for an extended period after he injured his ankle on a hard hit during the Senators' win over Philadelphia. Defenseman Matt Dumba, who won the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, announced his retirement after 13 NHL seasons with five teams. The league also mourned Bobby Gould, the former longtime Capitals forward who died at 69 after an 11-year playing career.

Rankings and Tonight's Slate

ESPN released its first regular-season update to the Top 100 player rankings, tallying how many players from each team made the list. Fans have a full night ahead, with 14 games on Saturday's schedule, starting at 1 p.m. ET and running through two 10 p.m. starts.