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Monday, October 26, 2026

Inside Devils’ Connor Hellebuyck deal — and why it happened now (NJ.com)Late Update
Defense and toughness led Penguins prospect Chase Pietila to the NHL (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)Late Update
Blues condemn 'messages of hate' displayed at home game last week (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)Late Update
Winnipeg put on a great event with Heritage Classic, Jets can’t hold up their end of the bargain (Winnipeg Free Press)
Quinn Hughes scores milestone goal in return to Vancouver as Wild beat Canucks (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Jason Robertson helps Stars end first-period skid, score season-high six goals in rout (Dallas Morning News)
Ryan O'Reilly's four points lead Nashville Predators 6-2 over Colorado Avalanche (The Tennessean)
Kraken lose all-time leading scorer to long-term injury (Seattle Times)
Hurricanes, defenseman Alexander Nikishin finally agree on a new contract (Raleigh News & Observer)
Rangers sign James Reimer to NHL contract in latest goalie twist (New York Post)
Bevy of boos for Hughes, who delivers the dagger (Vancouver Province)
Chicago Blackhawks lose 3rd straight after allowing a late 3rd-period goal against the Florida Panthers (Chicago Tribune)
Predators beat the Avalanche as O’Reilly, Stamkos each score twice (Denver Post)
Sorokin allows season-high six goals as Isles lose in Dallas (New York Newsday)
Ex-Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones isn't exactly welcomed back, has no hard feelings (Chicago Sun-Times)
Memorable Jets debut for Mercer (Winnipeg Sun)
Two AHL players, including brother of one Dallas forward, to debut for Stars vs. Islanders (Dallas Morning News)
With Jake Oettinger controversy over, Pete DeBoer's return moves him, Stars forward (Dallas Morning News)
‘Hockey in its purest form’: Jets eager to seize moment at Heritage Classic (Winnipeg Sun)
Nilan, Skrudland reminisce about Canadiens' first outdoor game in frigid Edmonton (Montreal Gazette)
Golden Knights road trip was bad, no matter how early in the season (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Injured Penguins forward Justin Brazeau inches closer to a return (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Bruins prized rookie earning his keep, making strong impression on teammates (Boston Herald)
Senators winger Kurtis MacDermid clears waivers, assigned to Belleville (Ottawa Sun)
When will Maple Leaf fans revolt as uproar over Sportsnet streaming costs amplifies? (Toronto Sun)