NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 4:51 AM ET
Retirements & Roster Moves
Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba, has announced his retirement after 13 NHL seasons across five teams, capped by his 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The Nashville Predators bolstered their blue line on Friday night, acquiring 25-year-old defenseman Struble from the Canadiens.
Injury Updates
Ottawa received troubling news as forward William Eklund will be sidelined for an extended period after injuring his ankle on a hard hit during Thursday's win over the Flyers. In Florida, the Panthers are expecting forward Brad Marchand to miss roughly six weeks with a leg injury.
Tonight's Action
Looking beyond the rink, bettors can find best bets and props for Friday's biggest matchups across sports, including the marquee college clash between No. 8 BYU and Iowa State.