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NHL Daily Digest – October 17, 2026

The latest NHL headlines, trade updates, game reaction, injury news and talking points from across the league.

MacKinnon has four points, Lehkonen scores twice as Avalanche win

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists and a power-play goal, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night.

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Rangers have chance to prove they’re ‘better than this’ after decisive drubbing by Devils

By Andrew Crane Published Oct. 16, 2026, 7:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Oilers’ Hyman to return against Mammoth, Dach, Walman, likely to play

The Oilers have a five-game homestand coming up, and are getting healthy at the right time.

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Short-Handed Sabres With A Late Surge To Top Toronto

Three blueliners score to tie and defeat the Maple Leafs without Dahlin in the lineup

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Rangers believe they can sustain winning after losing Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury

What the Rangers are trying to do is get back to the playoffs after missing the past two years since a trip to the 2024 Eastern Conference final. Igor Shesterkin’s absence made that a much steeper hill to climb.

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‘They don’t trust McKenna’: What to make of Hiller’s benching decision

NHL senior writer James Mirtle joins JD Bunkis to try and make sense of Jim Hiller’s decision to bench rookie Gavin McKenna for all of the 3rd period and OT in the loss to Buffalo, and why he wanted to see him own that decision in a different way.

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Stars expected to sign veteran, former 28-goal scorer to bolster forward group

The Dallas Stars are bringing veteran forward David Perron aboard on a one-year, $850,000 contract as they look to bolster their offensive depth following Matt Duchene’s injury. The 38-year-old winger will suit up for his 20th NHL season with his eighth team.

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NHL Tonight: Previews, storylines, betting info for all 14 games

Here’s what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s monstrous slate.

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Quick Shifts: Where should Maple Leafs look for defence trade?

Through eight games, the Maple Leafs’ biggest need has become clear: defence. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox digs through potential solutions and much more in the latest Quick Shifts.

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Maple Leafs Assign Dakota Joshua To LTIR Conditioning Loan

Joshua is eligible to play for the Maple Leafs as soon as Oct. 22, when the Leafs host the New York Rangers.

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‘It’s The Player’s Right When They Negotiate A Contract,’ NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh Fires Back At Bettman Over No-Trade Clause Controversy

The issue of no-trade clauses and no-move clauses in the NHL has led to comments from commissioner Gary Bettman and former NHL defenseman Ron Hainsey, and this week, NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh weighed in. Will NMCs and NMTs be rooted out, or are they here to stay?

The Hockey News • Read More »


NHL Insider Reveals Red Wings New Asking Price For Dylan Larkin, Opening Door for Lightning and Capitals

Detroit’s revised trade demands for their elite captain prioritize elite prospects and draft capital, shifting the leverage toward contenders like Tampa Bay and Washington in a blockbuster sweepstakes.

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3 Thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Overtime Loss to the Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making life difficult for themselves early this season.

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Are Leafs too messy – on the ice and behind the bench – to make playoffs?

They’re back to being entertaining as heck, but it’s hard to win allowing 3.38 goals per game.

Daily Faceoff • Read More »


Meet trailblazer Onni Hautamaki, Finland’s first NHL official

Onni Hautamaki is the latest trailblazer in NHL officiating: a rising star, the proof that if you’re good enough in hockey, they’ll find you anywhere. Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli has the story on the league’s first Finnish official.

Sportsnet • Read More »

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