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Panthers D Kulikov out 5 months after surgery Panthers D Kulikov out 5 months after surgery

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is expected to miss five months after having shoulder surgery to repair a labrum tear, the team announced Wednesday.

Kings reacquire Copley in trade with Lightning Kings reacquire Copley in trade with Lightning

The Kings have reacquired veteran goalie Pheonix Copley in a trade with the Lightning to provide depth while Darcy Kuemper is slowed by a lower-body injury.

Sabres take first lead of season on 'bank shot' Sabres take first lead of season on 'bank shot'

The Buffalo Sabres took their first lead of the season on Wednesday with a shot that missed the net -- the first time by, at least.

Senators' Tkachuk (hand) to miss at least month Senators' Tkachuk (hand) to miss at least month

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is expected to miss at least a month with an injury to his right hand, coach Travis Green said Tuesday.

Devils G Markstrom likely out a couple of weeks Devils G Markstrom likely out a couple of weeks

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a lower-body injury, coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday.

NHL players may play on untested ice at Olympics NHL players may play on untested ice at Olympics

Organizers for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games say construction delays at the primary hockey arena may force the Olympic event, which will include the return of NHL players for the first time in over a decade, to be played on untested ice.

🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams 🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams

As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.