NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 24, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Trades & Roster Moves
The Devils acquired Hellebuyck espn.com from the Jets on Friday, with Winnipeg receiving Mercer in return. The deal is already drawing scrutiny over which club came out ahead. Panthers made a big move in goal espn.com after signing 6-9 goaltender Cooper Black, who set a league record in his debut.
Injuries & Health
Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is out espn.com two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais will miss espn.com four to six weeks following an appendectomy. Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh espn.com and recovering after a medical emergency.
League Trends
Fighting is on the rise espn.com this season, with 34 games featuring one or more fights through 120 games played. The Hurricanes retain the top spot espn.com in this week's power rankings, though several teams shifted considerably in the poll.
Fantasy Hockey
Slow starters are being re-evaluated espn.com as fantasy managers decide which underperformers to drop and which to hold.
Remembrance
Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay died of cancer espn.com at age. He played nearly 1,000 NHL games from the late 1970s onward.
Coming Up
A packed Saturday slate features a dozen games espn.com from 1 p.m. through 10 p.m., headlined by a Ducks-Flyers revenge matinee.