NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 17, 2026, 4:20 PM ET
Trades & Roster Moves
The Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty after he cleared waivers, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the deal. Arizona State's hockey program is in turmoil as head coach Greg Powers has departed amid a probe into a player's collapse, and Hakstol has been brought in to replace him.
Game Results & Standouts
Brady Tkachuk recorded back-to-back natural hat tricks, becoming just the third player in NHL history to do so and lifting Florida past Vancouver. 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.
Power Rankings & Previews
The Hurricanes return to the top of the latest 1-32 poll, which also highlights each team's biggest surprise of the 2026-27 season. A full 14-game Saturday slate is previewed with storylines and betting information, while Friday's marquee pairings of Penguins-Avs and Bruins-Ducks are covered in a separate preview.
Fantasy Hockey
Managing a fantasy roster is simpler than many managers expect, as outlined in a weekly lineup guide for drafted teams.
Coming Up
Saturday's 14-game slate is set to begin, with the full preview and betting lines laid out ahead of puck drop. Penguins-Avs and Bruins-Ducks face off Friday.