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Tuesday, October 6

Owen Power Scores Overtime Winner to Cap Sabres' Comeback Over Wild

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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power scored 4:22 into overtime to lift Buffalo to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Power snapped in the winning shot inside the left post after receiving a feed from Jiri Kulich, capping a rally from a two-goal deficit. The victory marked Buffalo's second straight win when trailing entering the third period, as the team prepares to host the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Noah Ostlund Sparks Buffalo Sabres' Dramatic Comeback Win Over Wild

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Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Ostlund contributed to a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Ostlund scored one of two goals six minutes apart in the third period, helping Buffalo rally from a two-goal deficit to win their second straight game when trailing entering the final frame. Colten Ellis stopped 18 shots in net as the Sabres successfully overcame Minnesota's early lead before hosting the Dallas Stars.

Bryan Rust Nears Return to Lineup During Penguins Practice Session

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust fully participated in Tuesday's practice at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, getting closer to returning from a week-to-week injury suffered in the preseason finale against Buffalo. Rust skated on the third line with Ben Kindel and Ville Koivunen while taking part in special teams drills. Head coach Dan Muse confirmed that discussions are ongoing before Rust can officially make his season debut for the Penguins.

Dylan Larkin Scores in Season Debut Amid Trade Demands and Boos

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Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin was activated off injured reserve and scored in his season debut, helping Detroit to a 5-3 win over Ottawa. Initially greeted with boos following a public trade request and the loss of his captaincy, Larkin turned jeers to cheers with a 13th-minute goal and added an assist. Named the game's first star, he centers a line with Lucas Raymond and Viktor Arvidsson as Detroit navigates ongoing offensive struggles early in the campaign.

Mark Jankowski Nears Scoresheet With Goal and Assist Against Montreal

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Mark Jankowski recorded a goal and an assist in a 6-4 road victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Jankowski capitalized on a turnover by Montreal defenseman Noah Dobson in the second period, scoring to give Carolina a temporary lead. Taylor Hall scored twice and Sebastian Aho added three points as the Hurricanes outlasted the Canadiens in a high-scoring rematch of the previous season's Eastern Conference final.

Sebastian Aho Leads Hurricanes With Goal and Two Assists Against Montreal

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho tallied a goal and two assists in a 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Aho scored on the power play 3:56 into the second period, sliding a shot through goaltender Jakub Dobes' pads to help the Hurricanes reclaim the lead. Taylor Hall added two goals, and Eric Robinson chipped in a goal and an assist as Carolina secured the road win before returning home to face Vancouver on Thursday.

Taylor Hall Scores Twice to Lead Hurricanes Past Canadiens 6-4

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall scored two goals to help defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in Montreal's home opener on Tuesday night. Hall opened the scoring 2:25 into the first period by deflecting Jackson Blake's shot and later added his second goal in the third period. Sebastian Aho added a goal and two assists, and Brandon Bussi made 16 saves in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference final before Carolina hosts Vancouver.

Eric Robinson Records Goal and Assist in Hurricanes' 6-4 Win Over Montreal

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Robinson contributed a goal and an assist in a 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens during Tuesday's road matchup. Robinson tied the game 2-2 in the first period when a point shot from Jalen Chatfield deflected off him and past goaltender Jakub Dobes. Taylor Hall scored twice, and Sebastian Aho added a goal and two assists as the Hurricanes held off a persistent Canadiens attack ahead of their Thursday game against Vancouver.

John Tavares Sparks Maple Leafs' Comeback With Goal Against Predators

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares sparked his team's comeback with a middle-period goal off the rush in a 5-4 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. Tavares' tally helped erase a three-goal deficit, with rookie Gavin McKenna also picking up an assist on the play for his first NHL point. Auston Matthews ultimately sealed the win in overtime, and the Maple Leafs now look forward to a Thursday road matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Jack Roslovic Scores Third-Period Goal in Maple Leafs' 5-4 Win

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jack Roslovic scored the game-tying goal at 8:54 of the third period in a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Roslovic also added an assist on the night, helping Toronto erase a three-goal deficit. Auston Matthews ultimately secured the win with an overtime goal, while Anthony Stolarz made 21 saves as the Maple Leafs improved their record ahead of a Thursday matchup in Vegas.

Anthony Stolarz Named Starting Goaltender For Tuesday Game Against Nashville

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz started Tuesday's home game against the Nashville Predators, stopping 21 of 25 shots in a 5-4 overtime victory. Stolarz earned a victory in his regular-season debut against the Islanders, turning aside 26 of 27 shots during a 2-1 win. He is drawing early-season starts while splitting time with Sergei Bobrovsky over the Maple Leafs' first four games of the year.

Vincent Trocheck Scores in Utah Mammoth's 5-3 Victory Over Devils

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Vincent Trocheck scored the final goal for the Utah Mammoth with 3:08 remaining in a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Trocheck converted off an assist from Nick Schmaltz to seal the win, capitalizing on Utah's productive power play. The victory marks the Mammoth's first-ever win against the Devils. Trocheck recently joined Utah following a trade from the New York Rangers that involved blueliner Sean Durzi and prospect Cole Beaudoin.

Lawson Crouse Scores in Utah Mammoth's 5-3 Win Over New Jersey Devils

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Utah Mammoth forward Lawson Crouse contributed a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory against the New Jersey Devils in Newark. Crouse joined teammates Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller, MacKenzie Weegar, and Vincent Trocheck on the scoresheet as Utah secured its first-ever franchise win against New Jersey. Karel Vejmelka stopped 30 shots to anchor the Mammoth, who look to carry momentum into Thursday's matchup against the Boston Bruins.

MacKenzie Weegar Scores in Utah Mammoth's 5-3 Victory Over Devils

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Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar contributed a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Weegar scored early in the second period off an assist from teammate Mikhail Sergachev, helping power Utah's offense as they secured their first-ever win against New Jersey. The Mammoth capitalized on a strong power-play performance to improve their early-season standing before heading to Boston for their upcoming matchup on Thursday.

Joey Daccord Tending Twine Versus Vegas Golden Knights

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Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord will guard the home goal against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, marking his third start in four games this season. Daccord has won both of his previous outings, stopping 56 of 58 shots in two games against the Calgary Flames. The Golden Knights will present more of a challenge as one of the top teams in the Pacific Division as Daccord looks to extend his strong early-season performance between the pipes for Seattle.

Carter Hart Set To Guard Goal In Seattle On Tuesday Night

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart will start on the road versus the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Hart has gone 1-1-0 with six goals allowed on 46 shots over his first two games of the season. The 28-year-old will be making his third start in four contests for Vegas, facing a Seattle squad that has started the year hot with 13 goals over three games, though 12 of those tallies came in two matchups against the Calgary Flames.

Juuse Saros Slated To Start Tuesday Road Game In Toronto

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Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is slated to start Tuesday's road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Saros started the Predators' first two games of the season and is coming off a stellar home win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday, in which he turned aside 29 of 30 shots. During the matchup, he surrendered the first career NHL goal to top draft pick Gavin McKenna in the second period as Toronto secured a victory at Scotiabank Arena.

Aleksander Barkov Sidelined 6-8 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

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Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss six to eight weeks with a lower-body injury sustained after going down awkwardly on his left leg during a board battle against the San Jose Sharks. Coach Paul Maurice announced the diagnosis on Tuesday. Barkov avoided surgery, opting for non-surgical rehabilitation, and was placed on long-term injured reserve. He previously missed the entire 2025-26 season following right knee surgery for torn ACL and MCL injuries.

Jake DeBrusk Returns To Practice Ahead Of Canucks' Road Trip

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Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk returned to full team practice after recovering from a bout of the flu that forced him to sit out the first two games of the regular season. DeBrusk revealed his illness began during the Edmonton game. Facing a grueling six-game road trip against top opponents starting in Carolina, DeBrusk tested his lungs during a demanding bag-skate to ensure he is ready for game action as he looks to officially jumpstart his 2026-27 season.

Semyon Varlamov Returns For First NHL Start Since 2024

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New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov makes his first NHL start since November 29, 2024, facing the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The 38-year-old veteran returns after missing a year and a half recovering from two partial knee replacements and grueling physical therapy. Serving as Ilya Sorokin's backup to begin the 2026-27 campaign, Varlamov brings an elite career record of 10-3-1 with 4 shutouts at MSG, displaying incredible determination and commitment.