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- Islanders Give Ben Hutton a Tryout Amid Defensive InjuriesThe New York Islanders invited veteran defenseman Ben Hutton to training camp on a professional tryout as injuries depleted their blue line. Hutton joined the team for practice on November 2.2 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
- Oilers Lead First Deseret News NHL Power RankingsThe Edmonton Oilers topped the first Deseret News NHL power rankings, published on November 3, after a 3-0-1 week led by Tristan Jarry’s back-to-back shutouts.3 h ago · Deseret News
- Schaefer’s Scoring Surge Offers Islanders a LiftIslanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer scored twice, including the overtime winner, in a 4-3 victory over Minnesota on October 29. New York lost 4-0 to Edmonton on October 31 and, on November 3, remained two points outside a playoff spot.4 h ago · Sports Illustrated
- Hagens strengthens early Calder case with BruinsBoston Bruins rookie James Hagens scored in a 3-2 shootout win over Vegas on November 2, extending a strong start to his NHL season and bolstering his early Rookie of the Year case.5 h ago · Boston.com +1
- Red Wings Pull Away From Panthers With Two Third-Period GoalsDetroit scored twice in 45 seconds early in the third period to beat Florida 5-3 in Sunrise on November 2.6 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
- Flyers launch Liberty Bell-themed Independence Edition merchandiseThe Philadelphia Flyers are releasing Liberty Bell-themed fan gear alongside their Hometown Remix uniforms, with the first collection available online and at the team store on November 3.7 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Ted Lindsay Risked His Red Wings Career to Organize NHL PlayersDetroit Red Wings star Ted Lindsay helped establish the NHL’s first players’ association in 1957 and was traded to Chicago that July. His organizing helped lay groundwork for the stronger union reestablished in 1967.8 h ago · Sports Illustrated
- Rangers Shake Up Lines After Four Straight LossesThe New York Rangers have lost four straight games and six of their last seven. Coach Mike Sullivan reshuffled three lines, including moving Will Cuylle to center, as the team tries to halt its slide.9 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
- Rangers Defenseman Takes on Russian Adventure ShowVladislav Gavrikov appeared in a Russian adventure game show filmed in June; his episode aired in Russia on November 1, 2026.11 h ago · New York Post
- Islanders Unveil Fisherman-Inspired Hometown Remix UniformsThe New York Islanders unveiled their Hometown Remix uniforms for the 2026-27 season on November 3. The team will debut them at UBS Arena on November 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes.11 h ago · Sports Illustrated
- Sharks and Kings Meet in Pacific Division MatchupThe San Jose Sharks visit the Los Angeles Kings on November 4 for a Pacific Division game in Los Angeles, with puck drop scheduled for 10 p.m. EST.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Lightning Host Red Wings Amid Detroit’s Winning PushTampa Bay hosts Detroit on November 3, aiming to extend its six-game home winning streak as the Red Wings close a two-game Florida road trip.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
- Golden Knights aim to end road skid against PenguinsVegas visits Pittsburgh on November 3, seeking to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Golden Knights beat the Penguins 6-2 in the teams’ first meeting this season.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Avalanche Take Three-Game Winning Streak to ColumbusColorado visits Columbus on November 3, seeking a fourth straight win. The Avalanche are 9-5-1, while the Blue Jackets are 5-7.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Kraken Host Flames in Pacific Division MatchupThe Seattle Kraken host the Calgary Flames in Seattle on November 4, with both teams looking for a divisional win.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Sabres welcome Senators after Thompson’s two-goal gameBuffalo hosts Ottawa in an Atlantic Division matchup on November 4, after Tage Thompson scored twice in the Sabres’ 3-2 victory over Los Angeles.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Blackhawks Take Three-Game Skid Into Panthers MatchupThe Chicago Blackhawks visit the Florida Panthers in Sunrise on November 4, looking to end a three-game losing streak. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST.13 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Avalanche Rally Past Blackhawks for Third Straight WinColorado erased an early two-goal deficit to beat Chicago 5-2 at the United Center on November 2, extending its winning streak to three games.17 h ago · CBS Chicago +2
- Rangers Move J.T. Miller Off Top Power-Play UnitThe New York Rangers reshuffled their power-play groups on November 3, moving captain J.T. Miller off the first unit before their game against St. Louis.17 h ago · New York Post
- Flames Edge Sharks 2-1 Behind Fourth-Line GoalsAdam Klapka and William Stromgren scored for Calgary, and Dustin Wolf made 26 saves in a 2-1 win over San Jose on November 2.17 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Pastrnak’s Shootout Goal Lifts Bruins Over Golden KnightsDavid Pastrnak scored the shootout winner as Boston beat Vegas 3-2 at TD Garden on November 2, extending the Bruins’ home winning streak to six games.19 h ago · Sports Illustrated +2
- Blackhawks’ Green Alternate Jerseys Draw a Lukewarm WelcomeChicago introduced its green Hometown Remix jerseys against the Colorado Avalanche on November 2, 2026, but the familiar design and a crowded run of recent uniform releases tempered fan enthusiasm.21 h ago · Chicago Sun-Times
- Rangers Recall Jaroslav Chmelar Amid Losing StreakThe New York Rangers recalled forward Jaroslav Chmelar and sent Taylor Raddysh to the AHL on November 2, ahead of a game against the St. Louis Blues.22 h ago · Sports Illustrated
- Kucherov Seeks Trade, Citing Communication BreakdownNikita Kucherov says he asked to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning because of poor communication with general manager Julien BriseBois. He spoke on November 2, with his contract set to expire July 1.22 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
- Red Wings’ Hometown Remix Jersey Draws Criticism for Playing It SafeThe Detroit Red Wings unveiled their 2026-27 Hometown Remix jersey on November 2, joining all 32 NHL teams in introducing alternate designs for the season. The Detroit look combines the team logo with “Hockeytown” across the chest and includes a purple octopus inside the hem.23 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
- Flyers Weigh Whether to Break Their Goalie RotationThe Philadelphia Flyers are considering giving Dan Vladař or Joseph Woll consecutive starts after splitting the first 16 games of the season. Coach Rick Tocchet discussed the possibility on November 2. · The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Rangers Miss Out as Predators Acquire Shane WrightOn November 2, the Nashville Predators acquired center Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken for forward Matthew Wood, ending a possible route for the New York Rangers to address a lineup need. · Sports Illustrated
- Byram Sees Specialist as Blackhawks Injury Absence ContinuesChicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram is consulting a specialist while recovering from an injury to his upper torso whose precise nature has not been disclosed, coach Jeff Blashill said on November 2. Byram has missed eight straight games and nine of the team’s first 15. · Chicago Sun-Times
- Avalanche Adjust Roster Ahead of Chicago Road GameThe Colorado Avalanche expect Logan O’Connor to return and recalled defenseman Keaton Middleton before facing the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago on November 2. Gavin Brindley was sent to the Colorado Eagles. · Sports Illustrated
- Avalanche Unveil Blue-and-Silver Hometown Remix UniformThe Colorado Avalanche unveiled their Hometown Remix uniform on November 2, part of a new NHL-wide collection celebrating each team’s local identity. Colorado’s design features mountain imagery and silver accents. · Denver7 +2
- Bruins Unveil Brown Varsity Sweaters for 2026-27The Boston Bruins unveiled brown-and-gold third jerseys honoring the city’s college hockey culture. The team will wear them 12 times this season, starting November 12 against the Montreal Canadiens. · The Boston Globe +1
- Flyers unveil Liberty Bell-inspired gray alternate jerseysThe Philadelphia Flyers introduced Liberty Bell-themed gray “Independence Edition” jerseys on November 2. They are scheduled to debut against the Minnesota Wild on November 3. · The Philadelphia Inquirer +3
- Bruins’ Zadorov Fined $5,000 for Punch on Blackhawks’ VlasicBoston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000 on November 1 for roughing Chicago’s Alex Vlasic during Boston’s 5-4 overtime win on October 31. · Sports Illustrated +2
- Rangers Fall to Oilers as Losing Streak Reaches FourThe New York Rangers lost 4-1 to Edmonton at Madison Square Garden on November 1, extending their skid to four games. They next host the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. · Sports Illustrated +1
- Predators Acquire Shane Wright in Trade With KrakenOn November 1, Nashville acquired forward Shane Wright from Seattle in a one-for-one trade for Matthew Wood. · Sports Illustrated +1
- Pulock Expected to Miss Two to Four Weeks With InjuryThe New York Islanders said on November 1 that defenseman Ryan Pulock will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury sustained against Minnesota. · New York Post +2
- Lehkonen, Makar power Avalanche past FlamesArtturi Lehkonen scored twice and Cale Makar recorded four assists as Colorado beat Calgary 5-2 in Denver on October 31. · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
- Stamkos Delivers Shootout Winner as Predators Beat LightningSteven Stamkos scored in regulation and the shootout as Nashville defeated Tampa Bay 5-4 in Nashville on October 31. · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
- Oilers Blank Islanders After Second-Period SurgeThe Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 4-0 at UBS Arena on October 31, pulling away with three second-period goals. · Sports Illustrated +1
- Bruins Rally From Two Goals Down to Beat Blackhawks in OvertimeThe Boston Bruins erased a two-goal third-period deficit and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime at TD Garden on October 31, 2026. · Sports Illustrated +3
