NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 25, 2026, 3:40 PM ET

Lightning and Ducks Headline Action

Nikita Kucherov espn.com became the Tampa Bay Lightning's career points leader, passing Steven Stamkos on the franchise's all-time list. Across the league, Leo Carlsson espn.com scored and assisted as the Ducks edged the Flyers 5-4, a result that carried extra weight given Philadelphia's earlier offer sheet to the young center.

Goaltending Shake-Ups

The Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck espn.com from the Jets, with Winnipeg receiving Mercer in return, and the new New Jersey netminder said sitting at home "was getting to me" as he looks to return from suspension. In Florida, the Panthers made a notable change as 6-9 Cooper Black espn.com set an NHL record in his debut, standing two inches taller than any goalie to previously play for the club.

Injury Report

Washington will be without defenseman Vincent Desharnais espn.com for four to six weeks after he underwent an appendectomy.

Rankings and Previews

The Hurricanes hold the top spot espn.com in the latest NHL Power Rankings, which also flagged fantasy pickups for all 32 clubs amid notable movement further down the list. Ahead of a packed weekend, a dozen Saturday games espn.com run from 1 p.m. through 10 p.m. Eastern, headlined by a revenge matinee between the Ducks and Flyers, while Sunday's five-game slate espn.com features several rematches with betting previews attached.

Coming Up

The Ducks and Flyers meet again espn.com in Saturday's revenge matinee, and Sunday's five-game slate includes several rematches espn.com.