NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 2:50 AM ET
Injuries and Roster Moves
Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov is out 6-8 months after the club confirmed a torn ACL on Wednesday. Panthers forward Brad Marchand is expected to miss a few weeks with a left leg injury, a blow that came just two days after he made his season debut and exited Sunday's win over the Sabres. Carolina winger Seth Jarvis has shed his no-contact jersey as he continues shoulder rehab.
Trades and Fantasy Watch
The Penguins acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Oilers in exchange for Hallander. For fantasy managers, Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is red-hot and worth adding now, according to the latest injury and lineup breakdown.
Season Opening and Scoring
The first three days of the earliest leaguewide start in NHL history produced a surge in goals, a trend that followed a shorter preseason. Top overall pick Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal and added an assist for Toronto.
Rankings and Player Perception
NHL executives and players weighed in on ESPN's top 100 rankings, identifying who was too high or too low according to actual team personnel.
Heritage Classic and Milestones
The NHL Heritage Classic returns after a three-year break, and the Jets and Canadiens unveiled new sweaters for the occasion. Alex Ovechkin marked his final NHL home opener in D.C. with a family-centered ceremony that he described as cool. Meanwhile, an ASU assistant hockey coach will not be on the bench for the team's home opener.
Thursday Slate
Ten games are on tap Thursday, from six 7 p.m. matchups through the Maple Leafs-Golden Knights contest at 10 p.m., with previews and betting lines available for every game.