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Thursday, October 8

Darnell Nurse Scores Overtime Winner for Sharks

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Darnell Nurse scored 1:03 into overtime, depositing a feed from Ivar Stenberg between Joel Hofer’s legs for his first goal with the San Jose Sharks, securing a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Acquired from Edmonton on July 1, Nurse played a key role in helping the Sharks overcome early-season adversity and a missing captain. The win marked San Jose's third consecutive victory, all of which have come in overtime, ahead of a Saturday matchup against the Oilers.

Macklin Celebrini Misses Second Game With Injury

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Macklin Celebrini missed his second consecutive game with a lower-body injury, sitting out the San Jose Sharks' 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues. Initially a game-time decision before being a late scratch Monday, the 20-year-old captain is listed as day-to-day. Celebrini participated in Thursday's morning skate but skipped warmups as the team manages his ailment. His next opportunity to return comes Saturday at home against the Edmonton Oilers.

Ilya Sorokin Stops 22 Shots in Islanders' Win

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Ilya Sorokin stopped 22 of 23 shots to help the New York Islanders secure a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Sorokin was minutes away from a shutout before Frank Nazar spoiled the bid with 2:32 remaining in the third period. Backed by two goals from Bo Horvat and tallies from Emil Heineman and Anthony Duclair, Sorokin guided the Islanders to their second win in their first three games of the season, delivering a stellar performance between the pipes for New York.

Steven Stamkos Records Two Assists In 5-2 Comeback Win

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Steven Stamkos chipped in two assists to help power the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Stamkos drew a crucial neutral-zone tripping penalty from Mike Matheson late in the game, leading directly to Roman Josi and Ryan O'Reilly combining for the go-ahead power-play goal with 3:16 remaining. The veteran forward's playmaking helped Nashville erase a 2-0 deficit and snap Montreal's five-game head-to-head win streak.

Ryan O'Reilly Scores Go-Ahead Goal As Predators Rally 5-2

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Ryan O'Reilly scored the go-ahead goal with 3:16 remaining to cap a furious Nashville comeback, helping the Predators rally from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday night. The veteran center redirected a point shot from Roman Josi on the power play, coming just 59 seconds after Mike Matheson tripped Steven Stamkos. Juuse Saros made 32 saves as Nashville overcame an early hole to extend Montreal's winless streak to three games.

Mike Matheson Penalized Late In Canadiens' 5-2 Loss

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was penalized for tripping Steven Stamkos in the neutral zone late in Thursday's game against the Nashville Predators. The resulting power play proved costly for Montreal, as Roman Josi fired a point shot that Ryan O'Reilly redirected for the go-ahead goal with 3:16 remaining. The penalty triggered a collapse as the Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 5-2 victory, extending Montreal's winless streak to three games.

Roman Josi Picks Up Assist On Go-Ahead Goal In 5-2 Win

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Roman Josi contributed an important assist on the power play, firing a point shot that was redirected by Ryan O'Reilly for the go-ahead goal with 3:16 remaining as the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday night. Josi's setup came just 59 seconds after Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson tripped Steven Stamkos. The comeback win snapped Montreal's five-game winning streak against Nashville dating back to March 2024.

Nick Cousins Opens Scoring In Senators' 2-1 Win Over Flyers

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Nick Cousins opened the scoring for the Ottawa Senators midway through the first period of Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Senators ultimately secured a 2-1 victory when Carter Yakemchuk broke a tie with a power-play goal with 6:59 left in the third period. Goaltender Linus Ullmark anchored the win with 29 saves, helping Ottawa improve to 3-1-0 while handing the struggling Flyers their fifth consecutive game without a win.

Casey Mittelstadt Scores In Bruins' 6-1 Victory Over Utah

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Casey Mittelstadt scored a goal to help propel the Boston Bruins to a 6-1 rout of the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. Mittelstadt joined a potent offensive attack that saw the Bruins build a 3-0 lead after the first period and a 6-0 advantage after two. Teammate David Pastrnak starred with two goals and two assists, while Matthew Poitras, Mason Lohrei, and Morgan Geekie also found the back of the net in support of goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who made 36 saves.

Mason Lohrei Tallies Goal In Boston Bruins' 6-1 Victory

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Mason Lohrei scored a goal for the Boston Bruins as they routed the Utah Mammoth 6-1 on Thursday night. The Bruins overwhelmed Utah early, taking a 3-0 lead in the first period and expanding it to 6-0 by the end of the second. Lohrei's scoring contribution came during a complete team effort that featured goals from Matthew Poitras, Casey Mittelstadt, Morgan Geekie, and two from David Pastrnak, while Jeremy Swayman turned aside 36 shots to earn a comfortable win.

Morgan Geekie Nets Goal And Assists In Bruins' 6-1 Rout

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Morgan Geekie scored a goal and added two assists to help lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-1 rout of the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. Geekie assisted on David Pastrnak's power-play wrist shot in the first period and another power-play slap shot in the second period before adding a goal of his own. The Bruins built a 3-0 first-period lead and never looked back, with Jeremy Swayman stopping 36 shots to secure the victory in front of the home crowd in Boston.

Matthew Poitras Scores In Bruins' 6-1 Rout Of Utah Mammoth

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Matthew Poitras scored a goal for the Boston Bruins in their dominant 6-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. The Bruins jumped out to a commanding 3-0 lead after the first period and extended it to 6-0 through two periods, backed by a strong 36-save performance from goaltender Jeremy Swayman. Poitras contributed to the high-scoring offensive effort alongside teammates David Pastrnak, Casey Mittelstadt, Mason Lohrei, and Morgan Geekie as Boston cruised to the win.

Scott Wedgewood Makes First Start In Season Debut Against Flames

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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood protected the road goal versus the Calgary Flames, making his first start of the season as the team wrapped up a back-to-back set. Wedgewood kept the Avalanche afloat during a sloppy opening period by denying Mikael Backlund on back-to-back opportunities and flashing his glove to rob Joel Farabee on a shorthanded breakaway. Mackenzie Blackwood started strong by going 2-1-0, but Wedgewood remains a reliable option after his strong performance.

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Goal and Three Assists in Victory

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Mikko Rantanen put on a stellar offensive display with a goal and three assists, powering the Dallas Stars to a 4-0 shutout win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Rantanen scored on a backhander with 6.03 left in the second period. The victory was backstopped by goaltender Jake Oettinger, who earned his second straight shutout with 26 saves, while Jason Robertson, Sam Steel, and Roope Hintz also found the back of the net to help Dallas win its second straight game.

Jake Oettinger Records Second Straight Shutout in 4-0 Win

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Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout and 18th of his career, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Oettinger previously stopped 13 shots in a 5-0 home win over San Jose. Teammate Mikko Rantanen contributed a goal and three assists, while Jason Robertson, Sam Steel, and Roope Hintz also scored to help Dallas secure its second consecutive win after two opening losses. Wyatt Johnston added three assists.

Brad Marchand To Miss A Few Weeks With Left Leg Injury

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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand will miss approximately "a few weeks" of action after suffering a left leg injury during Tuesday's victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The Associated Press reported the timeline for the veteran forward, who is a crucial piece of the Panthers' lineup. The team will have to navigate their upcoming schedule without his offensive presence while he recovers from the lower-body ailment sustained earlier in the week.

David Spacek Makes Season Debut For Minnesota Wild

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Twenty-three-year-old defenseman David Spacek is entering the lineup for the Minnesota Wild in place of the injured Olli Maatta, making his season debut and just his third career NHL game. Spacek played two NHL games in January 2026, averaging 10:45 of ice time. He spent the last three seasons with the AHL's Iowa Wild, recording seven goals and 36 points in 59 games last season, and earned his roster spot in the pre-season by beating out Carson Lambos.

Olli Maatta Sidelined Late With Lower-Body Injury For Wild

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Olli Maatta was a late scratch for tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury announced just half an hour before puck drop. Maatta joins Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber, and Nick Foligno on the injured list. In three games this season, he has recorded one assist while averaging the team's third-most ice time at 21:22. David Spacek is entering the lineup in his place for his season debut.

Arvid Soderblom Named Starting Goaltender Thursday Against Islanders

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Arvid Soderblom will protect the road goal for the Chicago Blackhawks against the New York Islanders on Thursday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. It marks the 27-year-old netminder's second start of the season, getting the nod despite Spencer Knight coming off a victory over the Blues on Tuesday. Soderblom struggled in his season debut last Thursday, surrendering six goals on 32 shots in a loss to the Mammoth.

Igor Shesterkin Off to Electric Start for Rangers

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Igor Shesterkin is off to an electric start, allowing two or fewer goals in all four games he's played, the most among all NHL goaltenders this season. Since the 2019-20 season, his 172 games allowing two or fewer goals rank fifth among all NHL goalies, while his 94 games allowing one or fewer goals rank third. His stellar netminding has anchored the Rangers, who carry a four-game win streak into their matchup against the Washington Capitals.