Hockey headlines for October 29, 2026

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Kraken score with just 36 seconds left to stun Maple Leafs (Seattle Times)
Avalanche bounce back, pay back Devils with dominant performance in 5-2 win (Denver Post)
Capitals find their form with a win over the Flyers (Washington Post)
Charlie Jacobs is taking over as Bruins governor, succeeding his father, Jeremy (Boston Globe)
Steve Staios exploring trade market as Senators seek scoring help (Ottawa Sun)
Flyers’ early season struggles continue with 5-2 loss to the Capitals (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Lightning are out to show they’re better after their long break (Tampa Bay Times)
Blues encouraged by scoring chances despite another shutout loss: 'The results will follow' (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Shake-up needed for Jets to get out of first gear (Winnipeg Free Press)
Hard to play against? Sharks among NHL leaders in troublesome categories (San Jose Mercury News)
Rangers face many blue line questions — including Sean Durzi’s health (New York Post)
In attempt to bust out of goal drought, Blues make widespread changes to forward lines (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Flyers’ ongoing overtime woes down to ‘mind-boggling’ decisions, says Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Positive signs on Hyman, Levi injuries while Oilers D-man Walman scratched against Flames (Edmonton Sun)
Penguins defenseman Sam Girard appears close to rejoining lineup (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Golden Knights goaltending picture looks shaky if Carter Hart is out (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Oliver Bjorkstrand running with chance to be in Rangers’ top six (New York Post)
Persistence pays off for Sabres left wing Zach Benson, but he’s not about to change his game (Buffalo News)
From benched to hero: Knights forward makes most of opportunity (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Blackhawks' Oliver Moore sets example with response to benching: 'He's so self-accountable' (Chicago Sun-Times)
With Rutger McGroarty and Avery Hayes the odd men out, the Penguins’ youth movement is on hold — again (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Sharks recall first-round draft pick in roster shakeup after troubling loss (San Jose Mercury News)
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for conditioning (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dallas Stars loan winger Dylan Hryckowian back to AHL as roster moves loom (Dallas Morning News)
Maple Leafs go to the past with Remix Nights as new throwback jersey potentially leaked online (Toronto Sun)
Blackhawks' attendance pacing above last season so far, but fans won't stay patient forever (Chicago Sun-Times)