NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 22, 2026, 3:40 PM ET

Player News

Former NHL forward Ron Duguay has died at age 69 after a battle with cancer. He played nearly 1,000 games in the league from the late 1970s onward. Rookie Cole Knuble scored twice to help the Philadelphia Flyers win, notching his first career goals with his father in attendance.

Trades and Roster Moves

Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade list to 10 teams after his request became public last June. Penguins forward Ben Kindel has returned to Pittsburgh and is recovering after a medical emergency.

Game Results

The Los Angeles Kings ended their winless start to the season with a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals, but lost forward Byfield to an upper-body injury in the process.

League Trends

NHL fighting is on the rise this season, with 34 games featuring one or more fights through the first 120 contests. The uptick has drawn attention across the league.

Coming Up

A dozen games are scheduled for Thursday, with previews, stats and betting lines laid out in NHL Tonight.