NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Injuries & Roster Moves
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season after suffering a right knee injury, a significant blow to a New York club that had been off to a hot start. Shesterkin's lower-body injury has left the team searching for answers in net. Senators forward William Eklund is out for an "extended" period after injuring his ankle on a hard hit in Thursday's win over the Flyers.
The Nashville Predators bolstered their blue line on Friday night, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble, from the Canadiens.
Discipline & Retirements
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended two games without pay for an illegal check to the head. Defenseman Matt Dumba, announced his retirement after 13 NHL seasons with five teams, a career that included the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
Milestones & Performances
Cam Talbot, a well-traveled 39-year-old goaltender, led the Blue Jackets to a win and became the first NHL netminder to earn victories with nine different teams. San Jose captain Macklin Celebrini, returned from a two-game absence and scored the Sharks' first goal in a loss to the Oilers.
Saturday's slate features 14 games, beginning at 1 p.m. ET and running through two 10 p.m. starts. Previews, stats and betting information are available for the full card. Meanwhile, ESPN's first regular-season update to its 1-32 power rankings tracks which teams placed players on its Top 100 list, while the breakout candidates poised for stardom were also spotlighted.
We also note the passing of Bobby Gould, who died at; the former Capitals forward spent most of his 11-year NHL career in Washington, as detailed here.