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NHL Daily Digest – October 13, 2026

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

Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard likely to make season debut Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is likely to make his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said Monday that Bedard is "trending toward" returning to the lineup, where he would center the top line alongside Patrick Kane and Roman Kanstserov.

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Sabres’ Dahlin exits game against Panthers with upper-body injury

Dahlin left the Sabres’ Monday matinee against their Atlantic Division foe during the second period.

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NHL Injury Roundup: Latest On Dahlin, Bedard, Duchene, Sanderson, Barzal, Tanev, And More

The injury bug has already made its way around the NHL. Catch up on the latest updates involving injury news around the league.

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Stars’ Matt Duchene expected to miss three months following core surgery

The injury bug has continued to impact Duchene’s playing time, as he only played in 57 regular-season games last season.

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Brady Tkachuk records first point as a Panther with between-the-legs assist

Watch as Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk picks up his first point with a beautiful between-the-legs feed to Sam Reinhart.

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Stutzle, Senators keep rolling with road win over Devils

Tim Stützle had a goal and an assist, Shane Pinto and Stephen Halliday scored and the Ottawa Senators defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Monday night to keep their hot start going.

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Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal out with lower-body injury

Staal was a late scratch before the Hurricanes’ 4-1 win over the Flyers on Sunday.

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Sturm sent to hospital after puck strikes head in Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after he was hit in the head by a puck in their game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.

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Leafs practice notes: John Tavares rejoins Maple Leafs in Utah, Oliver Ekman-Larsson takes maintenance day

John Tavares is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Utah Mammoth.

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Breaking down the Maple Leafs’ key performers, causes for good start

Sportsnet’s Anna Dua joins The FAN Hockey Show and delves into the Toronto Maple Leafs’ start to the 2026-27 season and who and what have been the keys for them early in the year.

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Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 3

Brock Seguin ( @Brock_Seguin ) Oct 12, 2026, 11:28 EDT

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What makes every NHL team a must-watch this season: Star players, tantalizing rookies, top Cup contenders

From elite scorers to exciting rookies to legit drama, here’s what we love about all 32.

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Arizona State talking to Dave Hakstol with hockey program in chaos

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Monday the Avalanche have granted Hakstol permission to speak with Arizona State about the position and a decision could come later this week.

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Will Cuylle’s quick start is making the Rangers rethink his evolution

The two games captured it all for Will Cuylle.

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Jack Hughes recounts his most infamous trips to the penalty box

On this inaugural edition of Luke in the Box, Devils star Jack Hughes joins Sportsnet’s Luke Gazdic and recounts some of his most infamous penalties, including his high-sticking infraction in the Olympic gold-medal game.

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