NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 3:50 PM ET
Rangers Injury Crisis
The New York Rangers face a major blow after goaltender Igor Shesterkin was ruled out for the season with a right knee injury. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner was helped off the ice in the second period of the Rangers' loss to the Capitals, and the team has now lost the netminder who was central to its hot start. CBS Sports examined what comes next for New York as it adjusts to life without its anchor in goal.
Blue Jackets Milestone
Cam Talbot, a well-traveled 39-year-old goaltender, made history after leading Columbus to a win that gave him victories with a record-setting ninth NHL team. Talbot's performance was widely praised as outstanding, underscoring his longevity in the league.
Discipline and Injuries
Chicago forward Frank Nazar was suspended two games without pay for an illegal check to the head. Elsewhere, Ottawa forward William Eklund will be sidelined for an extended period after injuring his ankle on a hard hit in the Senators' win over Philadelphia.
Retirements and Roster Moves
Defenseman Matt Dumba, announced his retirement after 13 NHL seasons with five teams, capped by his 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. On the trade front, Nashville bolstered its blue line by acquiring 25-year-old defenseman Jayden Struble from Montreal.
League Outlook
ESPN released its first regular-season update to its 1-32 power rankings, and the outlet also weighed which players from each team earned spots in its Top 100 player rankings. ESPN highlighted a list of emerging stars poised for breakout seasons. Saturday's schedule is packed, with 14 games slated from 1 p.m. ET through two 10 p.m. starts.