NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 25, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Lightning & Records
Nikita Kucherov espn.com became the Tampa Bay Lightning's career points leader, passing Steven Stamkos on the franchise's all-time list.
Trades & Roster Moves
The Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets, with Winnipeg receiving Mercer in return, and early grades espn.com are still being debated. Hellebuyck said sitting at home espn.com for so long was getting to him and is eager to return from suspension. Washington announced that defenseman Vincent Desharnais will be out four to six weeks espn.com after an appendectomy. In Florida, the 6-9 Cooper Black made his debut espn.com as a Panther and set an NHL record for height in goal.
Ducks & Flyers
Leo Carlsson scored and assisted espn.com in Anaheim's 5-4 win over Philadelphia, a result that stung the Flyers, who had offered him the sheet that Anaheim matched.
Power Rankings & Slate
Carolina holds on espn.com to the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings, which also feature notable movement across the league. A dozen games are on Saturday's slate espn.com, starting at 1 p.m. and running through 10 p.m. Eastern.
Coming Up
The Ducks and Flyers meet again in a revenge matchup espn.com on Saturday's card.