NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 26, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Lightning & Ducks
Nikita Kucherov espn.com passed Steven Stamkos to become the Lightning's career points leader with an assist in the latest game. In Anaheim, Leo Carlsson espn.com scored and assisted as the Ducks edged the Flyers 5-4, a result that underlined what Philadelphia gave up after offering him a sheet.
Trades & Signings
Connor Hellebuyck espn.com said he was glad to join the Devils, adding that sitting at home for so long was getting to him. Carolina agreed to terms espn.com with restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin on a one-year, $3M contract.
Returns to Vancouver
Quinn Hughes espn.com heard boos at Rogers Arena in his first return to Vancouver since leaving as the Canucks captain, now wearing a Wild jersey.
Coming Up
Sunday's five-game slate espn.com features several revenge games, with ESPN previews covering the matchups.