NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 2:50 AM ET
Injuries & Roster News
The Islanders confirmed Wednesday that defenseman Alexander Romanov has a torn ACL and will be sidelined for six to eight months. In Florida, Panthers forward Brad Marchand is expected to miss a few weeks after injuring his left leg in Tuesday's win.
Rookie Milestones
No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna recorded his first NHL goal and assist with the Maple Leafs, announcing his arrival in Toronto with a productive debut stretch.
Milestone Moments in D.C.
Alex Ovechkin marked his final NHL home opener in Washington with a family-centered ceremony, describing the occasion as cool and deeply personal.
Coaching & Rankings
An ASU assistant coach will miss the home opener with the team on the bench. Meanwhile, NHL executives weighed in on ESPN's top 100 player rankings, identifying who was rated too high or too low by league personnel in a candid assessment.