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Alex Ovechkin sniped his first goal of the season and the 930th NHL goal of his career during the Washington Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Ovechkin capitalized on a strong forecheck and forced turnover from brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas, collecting the puck in front to beat Joey Daccord. Despite the milestone tally briefly giving Washington momentum, the Capitals dropped to 3-2-0 on the season.
Kaapo Kakko opened the scoring for the Seattle Kraken just 6:06 into the first period, sneaking in a rebound right after Seattle successfully killed off back-to-back penalties. Kakko's early offensive contribution set the tone in an eventual 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. With the win, the Kraken improved to 4-2-0 on the season. Seattle next travels to take on the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
Jared McCann scored the game-winning goal with 5:27 remaining in the third period, cutting to the middle and beating goalkeeper Logan Thompson to break a tie and lead the Seattle Kraken to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals. McCann's clutch tally helped Seattle improve to 4-2-0 overall on the season. The Kraken capped off the contest with a late empty-netter ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia.
Jordan Eberle scored with just 10 seconds left in the first period to tie the game, helping propel the Seattle Kraken to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night. Eberle's timely tally contributed to Seattle improving its record to 4-2-0 on the season. The Kraken overcame an early deficit and an Alex Ovechkin milestone goal to secure two points on the road before heading to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Dylan Garand made 19 saves to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. The 24-year-old netminder, who went unclaimed on waivers prior to the season, has stepped into the starting role with Igor Shesterkin out for the season and backup Joonas Korpisalo sidelined with a lower-body injury. Garand earned the start at Madison Square Garden as New York improved to 5-2-0 on the year with Spencer Martin serving as backup.
Cole Beaudoin rejoined the New York Rangers on Sunday, one day after a cap-management transaction sent him to AHL Hartford following Igor Shesterkin's LTIR placement. The 20-year-old center logged just one shift for Hartford on Saturday to satisfy recall eligibility rules before returning to the NHL club. Beaudoin is expected to continue centering the Rangers' fourth line alongside Jaroslav Chmelar and Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Victor Olofsson was moved to long-term injured reserve Sunday after suffering an undisclosed injury during Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Originally labeled week-to-week, he is now facing a multi-week absence. Prior to the injury, Olofsson recorded four goals, one assist, and nine shots on goal across four games. Trevor Connelly will likely continue seeing increased work in his absence while he works toward returning to the lineup.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will guard the road net against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. Kochetkov has won both of his outings to start the 2026-27 season, stopping 34 of 38 shots. He takes on a Philadelphia squad struggling through an 0-4-2 winless skid to begin the campaign, having scored just seven total goals over their first six games.
Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard (shoulder) fully participated in Sunday's practice and is close to making his 2026-27 season debut. Bedard could be in the mix for one of Chicago's three upcoming home games, with a doctor's visit scheduled this week to clarify his exact return timeline. The 21-year-old forward is coming off an impressive 2025-26 campaign in which he recorded 30 goals and 75 points across 69 games.
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Joseph Woll is slated to start in goal for Sunday's home matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Woll searches for his first win of the 2026-27 campaign, currently holding an 0-1-2 record despite stopping an impressive 102 of 110 shots through his first three appearances. He faces a tough test against a formidable Carolina squad that boasts a 4-1-1 record and has scored 23 goals across six games this season.
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord will get the start in goal for Sunday's road matchup against the Washington Capitals. Daccord enters the contest holding a 2-1-0 record to begin the 2026-27 campaign, having stopped 72 of 79 total shots through three games. He looks to rebound following a tough performance in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Vegas as he faces a potent Washington offense that has scored 14 goals over its first four games.
Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will not play against the Seattle Kraken on Sunday due to an illness. It remains uncertain if he will recover in time to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Over four appearances this season, Dubois has contributed one goal, three assists, six shots on net, five hits, and three blocked shots. Ethen Frank or Ivan Miroshnichenko is expected to replace him in Sunday's lineup.
Following Jayden Struble's trade to Nashville, Arber Xhekaj insists he still needs to earn his spot daily despite receiving increased playing time and penalty-kill usage from coach Martin St-Louis. Xhekaj has seen action in four games this season, playing 12 or more minutes in three of them. While fans view Struble's departure as a vote of confidence for Xhekaj's gritty style, the defenseman maintains a cautious approach as Montreal temporarily deploys seven blueliners.
The Montreal Canadiens traded 25-year-old defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators on Friday night to help clear a crowded blueline logjam. Head coach Martin St-Louis praised Struble as a great teammate and NHL defenseman who will now get a better opportunity to grow his game with more consistent ice time. Struble had spent the last four seasons competing for a roster spot on Montreal's defense before the recent additions of Adam Engstrom and Kaiden Guhle.
Logan Thompson will patrol the home crease against Seattle on Sunday. Thompson has won his previous three starts this season, stopping 79 of 85 shots. Seattle has amassed 21 goals in five games this campaign. Thompson previously went 1-1-0 against the Kraken in the 2025-26 regular season, surrendering six goals on 51 shots. He looks to continue his strong early-season momentum in Sunday's matchup.
Buffalo Sabres prospect Isak Rosen was highlighted in a recent organizational report tracking the progress of the team's draftees. Rosen continues his development within the Sabres pipeline as the organization monitors his growth and performance. Buffalo remains focused on building organizational depth and preparing its top young forwards for potential future opportunities with the main roster.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power has gotten off to a strong start early in the season, according to a recent organization update. Power continues to serve as a key presence on the Sabres' blueline while the franchise evaluates its overall talent pipeline. The team is relying on his early production and steady play as they monitor both current NHL contributions and the development of their top prospects across the system.
Buffalo Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund was included in a team report reviewing the organization's recent draftees and prospect system. Ostlund continues to work through his development path as Buffalo evaluates its young talent across various levels. The Sabres organization remains focused on tracking his growth and progression as part of their long-term roster planning and depth building efforts.
Buffalo Sabres forward prospect Jiri Kulich was featured in an organizational prospect update highlighting the team's developing talent pool. Kulich continues his development path within the Sabres system as management monitors his progress alongside fellow young players. The Sabres remain focused on evaluating their prospect depth to determine future roster fits as their young core develops in North America.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny was placed on injured reserve on Sunday due to a lower-body injury. Konecny sat out Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins and will now miss additional time, rendering him unavailable for at least the team's next three contests, beginning with Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. It remains unclear when the forward will be ready to return to the Philadelphia lineup.
