Teams continue to monitor Dougie Hamilton's situation with the New Jersey Devils, while recent injuries have added urgency to the Canucks' search for a second-line center.

Mike Matheson scored one minute into overtime Wednesday, giving the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory and handing the Calgary Flames their seventh straight loss. Zack Bolduc also scored and goaltender Jakub Dobes made 36 saves for the Canadiens,

Edmonton extended its lead to 2-0 just 49 seconds into the second period after a turnover by the Senators. Leon Draisaitl skated in before sliding a pass back to rookie Isaac Howard, who beat Linus Ullmark, who finished with 22 saves, for his first career NHL goal.

A strong start by Flyers winger Owen Tippett has made him the subject of early trade speculation, plus Nick Robertson's ongoing difficulties earning a large role with the Maple Leafs are making him a fixture in the rumor mill.

"The Rangers system is stocked with wingers, including the 16th pick from 2021, and they’re gauging the market on those players," Johnston wrote. "While certainly not in a position where they feel they have to move Othmann, they’d be willing to part with him at the right price."

Schaefer scored at 12:19 to put the Predators ahead 3-0. The forward was a first-round pick (No. 32) by the Oilers in the 2022 NHL Draft and was acquired in the deal that sent Tyson Barrie to Nashville and Mattias Ekholm to Edmonton on Feb. 28, 2023.

Justin Brazeau scored the go-ahead goal with 5:39 remaining in the third period, helping the host Pittsburgh Penguins spoil the debut of top overall draft pick Matthew Schaefer with a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. Evgeni Malkin ...

Some Oilers fans wonder if their club might poach a star from a struggling team. Meanwhile, some Canadiens fans ponder the futures of Brendan Gallagher and Jayden Struble.

Critics recognize EA Sports' attempts at improving NHL 26, but have collectively deemed the efforts as insufficient.