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Sunday, October 4

Marc Gatcomb Scores Game-Winning Goal To Lift Golden Knights Past Canucks

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Marc Gatcomb scored the decisive go-ahead goal late in the second period off assists from Braeden Bowman and Nic Dowd, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. In just his third game with Vegas, Gatcomb netted his first goal as a Golden Knight just 34 seconds after Vancouver tied the game, helping secure the team's first road win of the season and extending their winning streak against Vancouver to eight straight games.

Adin Hill Secures Victory in Season Debut Against Vancouver Canucks

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill made his 2026-27 season debut on Sunday, anchoring the crease in a hard-fought 3-2 road victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Taking over duties after teammate Carter Hart started the first two games of the year, Hill came up big when needed in a scoreless third period to help the Golden Knights fend off a late push from Vancouver and preserve the one-goal lead to improve their early-season form.

Mackie Samoskevich Scores First Two Goals With Seattle Kraken In 6-1 Win

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Mackie Samoskevich scored his first two goals with the Seattle Kraken in a 6-1 blowout victory against the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Samoskevich tallied 4:40 into the first period and added another goal late in the second period, earning his first career multi-goal game. Acquired from Florida in June, he led Seattle forwards with 18:49 of ice time, frequently skating alongside Matty Beniers and Jared McCann after recovering from an upper-body injury.

Leo Carlsson Registers Three Assists In Ducks' Victory Over Panthers

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Leo Carlsson registered three power-play assists to propel the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Sunday night. Carlsson set up Mikael Granlund's game-winning power-play goal in extra time, bringing his season total to five points through his first two games. Displaying strong two-way play, the 21-year-old center delivered a complete performance following his recent $90 million contract extension with the team.

Cutter Gauthier Shines With Two Power-Play Goals In Ducks' OT Win

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Cutter Gauthier notched two power-play goals and an assist on the overtime winner to lead the Anaheim Ducks past the Florida Panthers 3-2. Gauthier scored from the slot in the second period and added his 12th career multi-goal game in his first home appearance since signing a six-year, $81 million extension. He nearly added a hat trick late in the second period but hit the post on an open net, bringing his season total to four points through two games.

Lukas Dostal Makes 29 Saves To Help Ducks Defeat Panthers 3-2 In OT

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Lukas Dostal stopped 29 of 31 shots to earn the win as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime on Sunday. Building on his season-opening 27-save victory in Vegas, Dostal turned in a solid performance behind a sound defensive structure. He stood firm against a relentless Florida attack, giving his team the opportunity to secure their second straight win to open the 2026-27 campaign following a successful playoff run last year.

Kyle Connor Powers Winnipeg Jets With Two Power-Play Goals And Assist

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Kyle Connor powered the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, recording two power-play goals, an assist, and five shots on net. Connor delivered the primary assist on Cole Perfetti's opening power-play goal before scoring twice at a man advantage from the right circle. Following a pair of points in Friday's season opener against Boston, all three of Connor's goals in the 2026-27 campaign have come on the power play.

Cole Perfetti Contributes Goal And Two Assists In Jets' Win Over Red Wings

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Cole Perfetti factored into all three Winnipeg Jets power-play goals during Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, posting a goal, two assists, and two shots on net. Perfetti opened the scoring 13 minutes into the contest by capitalizing on an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty before providing secondary helpers on both of Kyle Connor's power-play tallies. Following an assist in Friday's opening-night overtime loss, Perfetti now has four points through two games.

Josh Morrissey Tallies Two Assists In Jets' 3-2 Victory Over Red Wings

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Josh Morrissey delivered a strong performance for the Winnipeg Jets, contributing two assists as the team held off the Detroit Red Wings for a 3-2 victory on Sunday. Morrissey's playmaking helped fuel a productive night for the Jets' offensive attack, capitalizing on power-play opportunities in a closely contested matchup. The win marks Winnipeg's first victory of the season following an overtime loss in their opener, as Morrissey and his teammates bounced back effectively.

Mitch Marner Nets First Goal Of Season In Golden Knights' Win Over Canucks

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Mitch Marner scored his first goal of the season to help power the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Marner contributed to an active offensive night as Vegas utilized a five-forward power-play unit that generated five opportunities with the extra man. The win keeps the Golden Knights rolling as they prepare to hit the road for a matchup against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Berkly Catton Opens Scoring in Kraken's Home Opener Win

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Berkly Catton started the scoring for the Seattle Kraken just 2:22 into the first period, helping spark a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. Catton's early strike initiated an offensive onslaught that saw Seattle build a 3-0 lead within the first eight minutes of their home opener. The win moved Seattle to a 2-1-0 record to begin the 2026 season.

Bobby McMann Scores Early Goal in Kraken's Rout of Flames

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Bobby McMann contributed to an early scoring surge for the Seattle Kraken, netting a goal 7:40 into the first period of a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. McMann's tally gave Seattle a 3-0 lead as part of a three-goal outburst in the opening eight minutes of the game, helping propel the Kraken to 2-1-0 on the season during their home opener at Climate Pledge Arena.

Joey Daccord Makes 32 Saves in Kraken Home Opener Victory

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Joey Daccord made 32 saves to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames in Sunday's home opener. Daccord got the start on the second half of a back-to-back set following Saturday's loss to Edmonton, building on his strong 24-save performance against Calgary from Thursday's season opener. Daccord held Calgary scoreless until 5:35 left in the third period, helping Seattle improve to 2-1-0 on the season.

Victor Eklund In Line for Roster Opportunity With Islanders

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Young forward Victor Eklund stands to benefit from the New York Islanders' roster strategy following minor offseason changes in 2026. The organization deliberately focused on leaving maximum roster flexibility for youth prospects like Eklund, choosing to part ways with established depth veterans. This structural shift opens clear opportunities for Eklund to compete for consistent ice time with the big club.

Mikael Granlund Scores Overtime Winner in Ducks' Home Opener

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Anaheim Ducks captain Mikael Granlund scored a power-play goal 4:14 into overtime to deliver a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night. Granlund capitalized on a setup in front of Jacob Markstrom from Leo Carlsson during a late-overtime power play. The win marks Anaheim's 11th consecutive victory in home openers and moves the team to a 2-0-0 start to the season following their second-round playoff run last year.

Jacob Markstrom Stops 18 Shots in Panthers' OT Loss to Ducks

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Jacob Markstrom stopped 18 shots for the Florida Panthers in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. After Florida pulled Markstrom late in regulation for an extra attacker, Brad Marchand converted a rebound to tie the game with 1:50 remaining. However, Markstrom was beaten by Mikael Granlund on an overtime power play, resulting in Florida's second consecutive defeat to open the season.

Brad Marchand Returns from Surgery to Make Season Debut for Panthers

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Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand made his season debut Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after undergoing offseason surgery. Out since March 6, the 38-year-old recovered faster than expected from a lower-body issue, missing just two games to open the regular season. Marchand, who recorded 27 goals, 27 assists, 38 penalty minutes, and 36 hits while averaging 17:44 of ice time across 52 games during the 2025-26 campaign, returned to the lineup.

Clay Stevenson Slated To Start In Pittsburgh On Monday For Jets

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Goaltender Clay Stevenson is expected to start for the Winnipeg Jets in Pittsburgh on Monday. Stevenson was claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals following Connor Hellebuyck's suspension. During the 2025-26 campaign, the 27-year-old posted a 3-1-0 record with a 2.00 GAA and a .921 save percentage over four appearances. He faces a tough test against a Pittsburgh squad that has scored 13 goals through its first two victories of the season.

Kevin Lankinen Tends Twine For Canucks Against Vegas Golden Knights

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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will make his third start in the team's first four regular-season games during Sunday's home matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Lankinen has endured a shaky start to the year, allowing five goals on 37 shots in an Opening Night win over the Oilers, followed by eight goals on 20 shots against Edmonton on Thursday before being pulled in the second period of the back-to-back set.

Aaron Ekblad A Late Scratch In Anaheim Due To Personal Matter

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Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. According to the Panthers' television broadcast via the Locked On Podcast Network, Ekblad is with his family due to a personal matter rather than an injury. It remains uncertain if the right-shot defenseman will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, or if he might be unavailable until Saturday's upcoming home matchup against the Wild.