NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 23, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Moves
The Capitals will be without veteran defenseman Vincent Desharnais for 4-6 weeks following an appendectomy. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is out two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, a significant blow to Montreal. Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh and recovering after a medical emergency.
Trade Talks
The Devils are in advanced talks to acquire goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Jets, according to sources, which would reshape New Jersey's crease.
Goaltending
Panthers rookie Cooper Black set an NHL record in his debut for Florida, drawing attention to Florida's bold move in goal.
League Trends
Fighting is on the rise this season, with 34 games featuring at least one fight through 120 played, and the trend is drawing notice across the league.
Around the League
The Hurricanes hold the top spot in the latest power rankings, with notable shifts through the rest of the poll. Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games, died of cancer at age.
Game Previews
A busy Thursday slate of twelve games is previewed here, while Canadiens and Blackhawks meet alongside Lightning and Avalanche in interconference action.
Coming Up
Thursday's twelve-game slate tips off with a full night of action across the league.