NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 24, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Trades & Roster Moves
The Devils landed Connor Hellebuyck espn.com from the Jets in a Friday deal that sent Mercer to Winnipeg. Hellebuyck said that sitting at home espn.com for so long was getting to him, and he is eager to return from his suspension in New Jersey.
Panthers goaltender Cooper Black espn.com set an NHL record in his debut, standing 6-9 and listed two inches taller than the goalies who previously held the mark.
Injuries
The Capitals announced espn.com that defenseman Vincent Desharnais will miss four to six weeks after an appendectomy.
Game Results
Ducks rookie Leo Carlsson espn.com scored and assisted in Anaheim's 5-4 win over the Flyers, the team that had offered him a contract before the Ducks matched it.
Power Rankings & Fantasy
The Hurricanes hold the No. 1 spot espn.com in this week's power rankings, with notable shuffling throughout the poll and fantasy pickups for all 32 teams.
Coming Up
A dozen games are on Saturday's slate espn.com, running from 1 p.m. through 10 p.m. ET, including a Ducks-Flyers rematch.