NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 16, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

Records and Milestones

Patrick Kane set a record for assists by a U.S.-born player with his 895th career helper, which came on Connor Bedard's opening goal. Brady Tkachuk became just the third player in NHL history to record back-to-back natural hat tricks, a feat that ranks him alongside only a handful of players in the league's record books.

Game Action and Brotherly Success

The Tkachuk brothers were central to Florida's 7-3 win over the Blue Jackets during the NHL's Frozen Frenzy night, combining for nine points as the Panthers rolled to a comfortable victory.

Power Rankings and Surprises

The Hurricanes return to the top of ESPN's 1-32 power rankings, which also spotlight each club's most surprising development of the 2026-27 season so far.

Trades and Roster Moves

The Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty after he cleared waivers, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the deal. Meanwhile, Roger McQueen's NHL debut continued the "Cars" theme that began with a draft-night trip to Disneyland.

College Hockey

Arizona State coach Greg Powers departed the program amid an investigation into a player's collapse, and Hakstol was hired to replace him.

Fantasy and Features

Fantasy managers can streamline their weekly lineup decisions with a simple roster management routine. In a feature on fan ownership, Sunny Mehta's Devils story examines a former derivatives trader and poker player running a franchise.

Coming Up

Penguins and Avalanche meet on Friday, with Bruins and Ducks also on the slate in a pair of showdowns.