NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 15, 2026, 3:34 PM ET
Coaching & Front Office
Arizona State's hockey program is in transition after coach Greg Powers departed amid a probe into a player's collapse, with Hakstol brought in as his replacement. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are rallying around an us against the world mentality after a turbulent offseason that included a captain's trade request, a key young player's holdout and a resigned general manager.
Game Results
The Panthers' Tkachuk brothers combined for nine points in a 7-3 Florida win over Columbus during the league's Frozen Frenzy night. Carolina edged the Capitals, but the Hurricanes lost veteran Taylor Hall, who has three goals and five assists, to an upper-body injury.
Player Spotlight
Connor Bedard impressed in his return to the Blackhawks lineup, saying playing again is "what I live for," while Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov each scored twice in Chicago's win over Pittsburgh. Rookie Roger McQueen also continued his cheeky Cars-themed run after his NHL debut, following a draft-night trip to Disneyland.
Tonight's Slate & Features
Fans can look ahead to a busy card, with NHL Tonight previews covering the Battle of the Hudson and ten other matchups. Off the ice, Sunny Mehta, a former derivatives trader and poker player, profiles the fan-run franchise he helps lead.