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The first week of the NHL season is producing game recaps, debut performances, and early standings storylines across the league.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored a pair of goals and assisted on Shayne Gostisbehere's overtime winner as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday night.Gostisbehere, a former Flyer, scored on the power play, firing a slap shot past Philadelphia goalie Joseph Woll 2:51 into the extra period.
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Canucks forward Braeden Cootes has scored his first-career AHL goal against the Calgary Wranglers.
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Watch as Edmonton Oilers rookie Owen Michaels rips his second goal of the season to open the scoring against the Seattle Kraken in the first period.
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(AP) — Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.Tuch joined the Capitals in an offseason trade after five seasons with Buffalo.
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Kyle Connor’s record-setting goal and Tyrel Bauer’s spirited debut headlined a chaotic home opener fueled by Skinner’s arrival, until Elias Lindholm and JJ Peterka snatched a late victory.
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It looks like Thatcher Demko's season debut for the Vancouver Canucks is months away, not weeks.
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— Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.
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The eighth overall pick jumps straight from Sweden to center Winnipeg’s second line, testing his elite skill against Boston’s physicality in a high-stakes, youth-driven season opener.
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While every player's first career NHL goal is memorable in its own way, some are undoubtedly more memorable than others. Luca Cagnoni's first career goal may be one that San Jose Sharks fans never forget.
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New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin became the first NHL goaltender to score in a game since March 2025.
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Both are expected to challenge for the Metro Division title. Plus, what to watch in the other four games, updated stat leaders and more.
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Watch as Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Kasperi Kapanen score a pair of short-handed goals just 34 seconds apart during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Sharks defenseman Luca Cagnoni scored the first goal of his NHL career to give San Jose an overtime win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
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Watch as Oilers rookie Owen Michaels scores his first-career NHL goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks, firing home a one-timer from Mathieu Joseph behind the net.
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Lightning captain Victor Hedman played in his first NHL game Thursday since stepping away in March to address his mental health.
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Jack Eichel passed 700 career points with a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights opened their season with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Here's what you need to know for the matchups this evening, plus stat leaders and more.
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Ivar Stenberg's play away from the puck during San Jose's preseason is what makes the Sharks' first-round 2026 draft pick look NHL-ready.
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Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.
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The Avs and Panthers face the most pressure entering the 2026-27 season
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Some fans will wait to watch all the games this season. Readers of this story won't need to!
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Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks
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Paul Cotter has scored the Vancouver Canucks' first goal of the 2026-27 season.
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Watch as JJ Peterka makes a nasty move to get around New York Rangers’ Braden Schneider and then wires home a shot five-hole past Igor Shesterkin for his first goal with the Boston Bruins.
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Veteran netminder Jacob Markstrom delivered a defensive masterclass, stonewalling Carolina’s power play before Gus Forsling buried a dramatic buzzer-beater to secure Florida’s gritty season-opening victory on the road.
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