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NHL won't sit players who opt out of 4 Nations Face-Off NHL won't sit players who opt out of 4 Nations Face-Off

Players who opt out of the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off will not be required to miss a regular-season game as is normally the case for the NHL All-Star Game.

Islanders get defenseman Scott Perunovich from Blues for draft pick Islanders get defenseman Scott Perunovich from Blues for draft pick

The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft.

Ottawa Senators to play two preseason games in Quebec City Ottawa Senators to play two preseason games in Quebec City

The Ottawa Senators announced Monday that they will have part of their training camp in Quebec City and play two games there against the New Jersey Devils on Sept. 28 and the Montreal Canadiens on Sept. 30.

Canada's Alex Pietrangelo withdraws from 4 Nations Face-Off Canada's Alex Pietrangelo withdraws from 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, 35, has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an undisclosed injury and to prepare for the rest of the NHL season with the Vegas Golden Knights, the club announced in a statement Sunday.

Drury, Necas combine for 3 points in Colorado Avalanche win Drury, Necas combine for 3 points in Colorado Avalanche win

Jack Drury, one of the key acquisitions in the Colorado Avalanche's major trade last week with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks, scored his first goal in his new uniform as his club outlasted the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday afternoon.

Goaltender John Gibson exits Anaheim Ducks' 5-2 victory Goaltender John Gibson exits Anaheim Ducks' 5-2 victory

Veteran goaltender John Gibson, one of few being mentioned in trade rumors around the NHL, sustained an upper body injury during the first period of the Ducks' 5-2 win over the Predators and was replaced by Lukas Dostal.

New York Rangers sign Will Borgen to five-year extension New York Rangers sign Will Borgen to five-year extension

The New York Rangers on Saturday night agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract extension, the club announced, and the new deal will carry a $4.1 million average annual value, sources told ESPN's Kevin Weekes.