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Monday

Nico Sturm Hospitalized After Taking Puck to Head in Wild Victory

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Minnesota Wild center Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after exiting Monday's 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period. The 31-year-old forward was struck in the head by a point shot from teammate Jared Spurgeon. He was helped off the ice by trainers John Worley and Michael McCarron, ruled out with an upper-body injury, and was reported to be in stable condition on a stretcher in an ambulance at Grand Casino Arena.

Tim Stutzle Records Two Points in Ottawa's 4-1 Victory Over Devils

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Tim Stutzle played a central role in Ottawa's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, recording an even-strength goal and a power-play assist. Stutzle set up Stephen Halliday's power-play goal in the second period before scoring his fifth goal of the season midway through the third by deflecting Thomas Chabot's shot past Nico Daws. The two-point performance means Stutzle has cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his six appearances, notching 10 points on the campaign.

Linus Ullmark Extends Undefeated Record to 5-0 With 29 Saves

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Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark improved his personal record to 5-0-0 by stopping 29 of 30 shots in a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Ullmark had his shutout bid ruined late by Arseny Gritsyuk but sealed the win with a strong performance, maintaining a .967 save percentage. Ullmark has allowed no more than two goals in any of his five appearances, anchoring the Senators to their best start since the 2007-08 season as they improve to 5-1-0 overall.

William Karlsson Scores First Goal of Season in Vegas Defeat

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Vegas Golden Knights veteran center William Karlsson scored his first goal of the season at 9:25 of the third period during a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. Karlsson used his speed to beat a defender down the ice, finishing a two-on-one rush off a pass from Brett Howden. The score brought Vegas within one goal at 3-2, but the team's four-game winning streak was snapped following a costly three-goal first-period surge by the Wild.

Rasmus Andersson Scores First Goal of Season in Knights' Loss

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson got his team on the board at 2:37 of the second period with his first goal of the season during a 4-2 defeat against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. The loss snapped a four-legged winning streak for Vegas after a disastrous six-minute span in the first period saw them surrender three goals, ultimately falling short despite a late third-period push at Grand Casino Arena.

Arseny Gritsyuk Nabs First Goal of Season in 4-1 Loss to Senators

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Arseny Gritsyuk spoiled Linus Ullmark's shutout bid late in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, scoring his first goal of the season with a wrist shot from between the circles at 14:59 of the third period. Jack Hughes recorded the primary assist on the play, extending his point streak to three games. Despite Gritsyuk's late tally, the Devils fell short after surrendering the opening goal for the fifth consecutive game, dropping to 4-1 against a strong Ottawa side.

Stephen Halliday Scores Power-Play Goal in Ottawa Senators' 4-1 Win

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Stephen Halliday scored on a power play midway through the second period when he was left open in front after an opponent lost his footing. Halliday's goal contributed to the Ottawa Senators' 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. The win kept the Senators' hot start going as they improved to 5-1-0 overall on the season, overcoming a series of roster injuries.

Shane Pinto Scores First Goal of Season in Senators' Win Over Devils

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Shane Pinto scored his first goal of the season just 9 seconds into the second period, beating the goaltender off the rush following a pass from Michael Amadio. Pinto's breakthrough sparked the Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. The win extended the Senators' hot start to five wins in their first six games despite missing several key players due to injuries.

Matt Boldy Nets Early Goal in Wild's 4-2 Win Over Golden Knights

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Matt Boldy scored early in the first period to help spark the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. Boldy's goal was part of a dominant three-goal opening frame that saw the Wild outshoot the Golden Knights 23-11 over the first two periods. The victory reinforced Minnesota's strong special teams play, with the team successfully killing all five penalties against them on the night.

Max Shabanov Scores Power-Play Goal in Wild Win Over Golden Knights

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Max Shabanov scored on a power play during a three-goal first period as the Minnesota Wild held on to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2. Shabanov's shot bounced off the goaltender's blocker with Joel Eriksson Ek running interference at the crease, helping the Wild tie a franchise record with a power-play goal in six consecutive games to start the season. The victory showcased Minnesota's league-leading special teams.

Danila Yurov Scores Early Goal in Minnesota Wild 4-2 Victory

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Danila Yurov scored an early goal to help power the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. Yurov's goal contributed to a strong three-goal first period, backed by stellar special teams performance as the Wild killed all five penalties and maintained the top penalty kill rate in the NHL. Rookie Rieger Lorenz recorded his first assist on Yurov's goal during the matchup.

Trevor van Riemsdyk Placed on Injured Reserve by Pittsburgh Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Trevor van Riemsdyk has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. He got hurt during Friday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and missed Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars. Head coach Dan Muse confirmed that TVR will not start the upcoming four-and-game road trip with the team, though joining them later isn't ruled out. Spencer Stastney has filled in for him in the lineup.

Jake Sanderson Ruled Out For Tuesday's Matchup Due To Lower-Body Injury

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury and is not expected to play Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sanderson exited the Senators' Opening Night matchup against Toronto and head coach Travis Green confirmed he remains sidelined alongside Artem Zub. Sanderson will return to his role on the top pairing and top power-play unit once cleared to resume game action.

Pavel Dorofeyev Shuffled to Second Power-Play Unit Amid Struggles

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New York Rangers forward Pavel Dorofeyev has collected just one goal and three points over his first seven games following a trade and seven-year, $77 million contract. Despite leading the team with 21 shots on net, coach Mike Sullivan shifted Dorofeyev to the first line with Mika Zibanejad and Gabe Perreault to spark 5-on-5 production, while temporarily dropping him to the second power-play unit during Sunday's 6-2 win over the Canucks after noting the forward was fighting it.

Adin Hill Slated As Expected Starter For Tuesday In Nashville

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Adin Hill is slated to start between the pipes on Tuesday on the road against the Nashville Predators. With Carter Hart starting Monday in Minnesota, Hill is set to make his third start of the 2026-27 season in the second half of Vegas' back-to-back. Hill has won both of his outings this year, stopping 39 of 44 shots for an .886 save percentage. He faces a Predators squad holding a 2-1-2 record with 14 goals through five games, enjoying a rest advantage over Vegas.

Ty Mueller Dominates AHL, Pushes For Extended NHL Look

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Ty Mueller is making noise in the AHL with four goals and an assist through four games, leading the Abbotsford Canucks in points. Having played eight career games for Vancouver, his early production and strong familiarity with Manny Malhotra spark questions about an extended NHL look. In a contract year during Vancouver's rebuild, Mueller shows strong faceoff skills and offensive upside, totaling 14 shots. The organization must decide if he fits their long-term NHL future.

Luke Evangelista Set to Play Monday After Overcoming Illness

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Luke Evangelista is expected to play Monday against the Ottawa Senators after overcoming an illness that previously rendered him a game-time decision. The 24-year-old winger is slated to skate on the top line alongside Nico Hischier and Timo Meier while also slotting into New Jersey's No. 1 power-play unit. Over his first four starts of the season, Evangelista has collected two goals, one assist, three blocked shots, two penalty minutes, and one hit while averaging 18:35 of ice time.

Daniel Laatsch Dealt to Sabres in Minor League Defensive Trade

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Defenseman Daniel Laatsch was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Buffalo Sabres along with Caleb Jones in exchange for Ryan Johnson. Selected in the seventh round of the 2021 draft, the 23-year-old spent the majority of his 2025-26 rookie season with ECHL Wheeling while appearing in 10 AHL games for Wilkes-Barre. Laatsch has yet to play in the 2026-27 season and will add defensive minor-league depth to Buffalo's organization.

Ryan Johnson Acquired by Penguins in Trade with Buffalo Sabres

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Defenseman Ryan Johnson was acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. The 25-year-old left-shot defender was taken 31st overall in the 2019 draft and has appeared in 47 career NHL games, though he has spent the start of the 2026-27 season in the AHL. Johnson is under contract through the 2027-28 season and gives Pittsburgh a former first-round pick to evaluate in their system.

Caleb Jones Traded to Sabres in Three-Player Deal with Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins traded defenseman Caleb Jones to the Buffalo Sabres alongside Daniel Laatsch in exchange for Ryan Johnson. Jones, 29, cleared waivers earlier this season and recorded three assists in four games with AHL Wilkes-Barre. Last season, he appeared in seven NHL games for Pittsburgh before two long-term injuries and a suspension for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program prematurely ended his campaign.