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Blue Jackets and Hurricanes Set for Sunday Matchups Following Saturday Victories
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes return to the ice Sunday for an 8 p.m. ET doubleheader on ESPN+.
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Panthers Make NHL History With Natural Hat Trick Streak in Win Over Kraken
Florida defeated Seattle 8-3 on Saturday, becoming the first NHL team to record natural hat tricks in three consecutive games.
Brady Tkachuk Nets Back-to-Back Natural Hat Tricks in Panthers Victory
Brady Tkachuk scored three straight goals in 11:12 of game time to secure a 3-2 overtime win for Florida against Vancouver.
Sunny Mehta Named New Jersey Devils General Manager
New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta has already traded defenseman Simon Nemec and goaltender Jacob Markstrom to reshape the roster.
Patrick Kane Breaks American NHL Assist Record on Connor Bedard Goal
Patrick Kane recorded his 895th career assist on Thursday night, surpassing Phil Housley for the most helpers by a U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Bedard Records Assist in Season Debut as Blackhawks Top Penguins 5-3
Connor Bedard tallied a primary assist and three shots on goal during his season debut in Chicago's 5-3 victory against Pittsburgh.
Red Wings Sign Alex DeBrincat to 7-Year, $91M Contract Extension
Detroit leading scorer Alex DeBrincat signed a seven-year extension worth $13 million annually following a three-point game against New Jersey.
Avalanche Edge Stars 3-2 on Tuesday Before Back-to-Back Rematch
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Tuesday night, featuring a fight involving Nathan MacKinnon during the Frozen Frenzy.
Taylor Hall Exits With Upper-Body Injury as Hurricanes Defeat Capitals 4-2
Veteran forward Taylor Hall left Tuesday's game against Washington with an upper-body injury, while Andrei Svechnikov scored twice to lead Carolina to a 4-2 victory.
Nico Sturm Hospitalized for Evaluation Following Puck Strike to Head
Minnesota forward Nico Sturm was transported to a hospital after being struck in the helmet by a Jared Spurgeon slap shot during the Wild's 4-2 win.
Rasmus Dahlin Sidelined for Tuesday Matchup Following Upper-Body Injury
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is listed as day-to-day and will not travel to Montreal for Tuesday's game following an injury sustained against Florida.
Connor Bedard Likely to Make Season Debut Tuesday vs. Penguins
Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is trending toward a return on Tuesday after recovering from left shoulder surgery performed in July.
Dylan Garand Earns Win as Rangers Defeat Canucks 6-2 Following Shesterkin Injury
Dylan Garand stopped 19 shots and Tye Kartye scored twice as the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Sunday.
Flyers Fall to 0-5-2 Following 4-1 Loss to Hurricanes
The Philadelphia Flyers established the worst start in franchise history Sunday night following a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Former Washington Capitals Forward Bobby Gould Dies at 69
Bobby Gould, a two-time Selke Trophy finalist who played 600 games for the Washington Capitals, has died at age 69.
Celebrini Returns from Injury, Scores in Sharks' 3-1 Loss to Oilers
Macklin Celebrini scored his first goal of the season on Saturday as the San Jose Sharks fell 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center.
Igor Shesterkin Sidelined for Season Following Right Knee Injury
Igor Shesterkin is out for the season after an awkward fall into his own net during Friday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Cam Talbot Earns NHL-Record Win With Ninth Franchise as Blue Jackets Beat Penguins
Cam Talbot stopped 20 shots and all three shootout attempts in a 3-2 victory, becoming the first NHL goaltender to win for nine different teams.
Predators Acquire Jayden Struble from Canadiens in Exchange for Second-Round Pick
Nashville added defenseman Jayden Struble from Montreal on Friday in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft selection originally owned by Vegas.
Igor Shesterkin Helped Off Ice During Rangers' 3-1 Loss to Capitals
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a right knee injury midway through the second period of the Rangers' 3-1 loss to Washington on Friday.
Matt Dumba Retires After 13 NHL Seasons and 748 Games
Former Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba is retiring from the NHL after 13 seasons, finishing his career with 85 goals and 176 assists.
Panthers Expect Brad Marchand to Miss Six Weeks With Left Leg Injury
Forward Brad Marchand is expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks following a collision during Florida's 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings.
Hurricanes Winger Seth Jarvis Sheds No-Contact Jersey During Shoulder Rehab
Seth Jarvis participated in a full-contact skate Thursday for the first time since undergoing right shoulder surgery on June 24.
NHL Scoring Surges Following Shorter Preseason Schedule
NHL teams averaged 6.26 goals per game through the first 110 contests, an increase from the 6.1 average recorded during the same period last year.