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Yesterday’s NHL Scores
Panthers 0 – Sabres 3 – Josh Doan Nets 2 as Sabres Blank Panthers 3-0
Islanders 5 – Senators 4 – Lee Nets 3 Points in Islanders’ 5-4 Win Over Senators
Oilers 3 – Devils 5 – Jack Hughes Scores Twice to Lift Devils 5-3 Over Oilers
Kraken 4 – Maple Leafs 3 (OT) – Mahura Scores in OT to Give Kraken 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs
Rangers 4 РCanadiens 3 РMontr̩al Canadiens РNew York Rangers РOct 18, 2025
Lightning 2 – Blue Jackets 3 – Blue Jackets Hold Off Lightning to End Homestand
Wild 1 – Flyers 2 (OT) – Flyers Rebound to Take Down Wild 2-1 in Overtime
Stars 1 – Blues 3 – Snuggerud Gets Game-Clinching Goal in Blues’ 3-1 Win Over Stars
Predators 1 – Jets 4 – Nashville Predators – Winnipeg Jets – Oct 18, 2025
Bruins 1 – Avalanche 4 – Nathan MacKinnon’s 2 Goals Power Avalanche Past Bruins
Hurricanes 4 – Kings 3 (OT) – Seth Jarvis’ OT Heroics Lifts Hurricanes to 4-3 Win Over Kings
Flames 1 – Golden Knights 6 – Calgary Flames – Vegas Golden Knights – Oct 18, 2025
Penguins 3 – Sharks 0 – Jarry Pitches Shutout in Penguins’ Win Over the Sharks
Canadiens Walk Negotiations Tightrope with Matheson in Contract Year
Oilers Need to Reduce McDavid & Draisaitl’s Ice Time to Have Long-Term Success
Florida Panthers Injuries Keep Piling Up
From Sportsnet.ca
Marner wires home shot from slot to notch first goal with Golden Knights
Canadiens Proving to Be a Clutch Team Early in 2025-26
5 Takeaways From Ottawa Senators’ First 5 Games
Zach Benson and Josh Doan Are the Sparkplugs the Sabres Need
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From TSN.ca:
Stolarz expresses frustration with Leafs’ slow start to season following OT loss to Kraken
Maple Leafs Early Season Report Card: Promise, Problems & Familiar Patterns
NHL Rumors: More On Panarin, Pinto Long-Term Deal & Markstrom Talks
Canadiens Are Imperfect, Unpredictable, and Absolutely Worth Watching
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Boston Bruins – Can the Bruins Neutralize the Speed of the Avalanche?
Minnesota Wild – 5 Notes From the Minnesota Wild’s First 5 Games
Pittsburgh Penguins – Penguins News & Rumors: Crosby’s Milestone, Rust’s Future & More
Toronto Maple Leafs – Maple Leafs Report Card: Joshua, Roy, and Maccelli Still Seeking Their Game
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