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Marchand exits Panthers' win in 2nd period with leg injury
Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who just made his season debut Sunday night, sustained a left leg injury in the second period of his club's 2-1 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night and was helped off the ice by his teammates.
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Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna has goal, assist against Predators
No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
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Mammoth's Mikhail Sergachev exits after taking puck to helmet
Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev left Tuesday night's 5-3 win over New Jersey after being struck on the back of the helmet by a puck.
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Larkin feels 'lot of emotions' in season debut as Wings win
Cheered by the same crowd that booed him last week, Dylan Larkin played for Red Wings for the first time since asking for a trade and scored 13 minutes into his return Tuesday, as Detroit posted a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena.
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Winless Philadelphia Flyers add depth in Michael Bunting
The winless Philadelphia Flyers added to their forward group Tuesday, signing veteran winger Michael Bunting, 30, in the hopes that he can give them a spark following some alarming early season struggles, including scoring just five goals in four games.
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Alex Ovechkin's retirement news sparks notable ticket price hike
Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.
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Scoreless Leafs rookie McKenna on slow start: 'Still believe in myself'
Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is experiencing first-hand the pressure of being a first overall pick -- one who still hasn't scored an NHL point.
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Avalanche's Logan O'Connor, Zachary L'Heureux may return on trip
Banged-up Colorado forwards Logan O'Connor and Zachary L'Heureux could make their season debuts this week during a two-game road swing.
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Stanley Cup odds: Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes lead favorites
The Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.
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Hits, blocks and consistency: The high floor fantasy hockey players available
Hits plus blocked shots with a dash of power-play time could be the recipe for fantasy hockey success.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov avoids surgery; out 6-8 weeks
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov got good news on his lower-body injury as he won't need surgery, but will miss six to eight weeks.
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Dylan Larkin to debut for Red Wings despite demanding trade
Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, 30, is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Senators after demanding a trade in the off-season.
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NHL Rank: Predictions for the top 100 players for 2026-27
Connor McDavid remains No. 1, but who lands after him? Here are the players our panel believes are the best this season.
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NHL Tonight: Get ready for Round 1 of the Battle of New York
Rangers-Islanders is the marquee matchup on the NHL's nine-game slate. Here's what to watch in each contest.
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