NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Obituaries & Player News
Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay died of cancer at 69, after a career that spanned nearly 1,000 NHL games beginning in the late 1970s. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, a significant blow to Montreal's lineup. Penguins forward Ben Kindel has returned to Pittsburgh and is recovering following a medical emergency.
Goaltending & Trades
The Panthers made a notable move in goal, with 6-9 Cooper Black setting a record in his debut. Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin's trade market has expanded to 10 teams, according to sources, after his trade request became public last June.
League Trends
Fighting in the NHL is on the rise this season, with 34 of the first 120 games featuring at least one fight. The league's busy Thursday slate of twelve games is previewed with stats and betting intel for fans.
Coming Up
Thursday's dozen games are set to headline the night's schedule, with previews already available. Suzuki's return to the Canadiens lineup is expected within the next two to four weeks.