Category: NHL

The Chicago Blackhawks have called up Oliver Moore from the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. This will be Moore’s first stint in the NHL this season. Jason Dickinson has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to October 30th. 

Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) on Xeveryone say hi Oliver!👋 roster moves📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/MlkjCGhoFZ

In 9 AHL games to start the year, Moore has 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points. Those 6 goals lead all AHL rookies. He had a great camp ahead of that, so his hot start isn’t much of a surprise. Moore’s speed and tenacity were always there, but using them to create offense was something that he’s been working on. He also went into the summer looking to improve his shot.  

During the preseason and his time in the AHL, it seems like he has done that. His skills are starting to match his speed. 

Moore played in 9 NHL games to end last season after he was done at the University of Minnesota. In those games, he collected four assists but is still looking for his first career NHL goal. 

Oliver Moore’s addition will make the Blackhawks an even faster team. There is speed up and down the lineup, and Moore is the fastest of them all. 

Following this call-up, Moore is available to play on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. 

UPDATE: Later in the afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have also sent Landon Slaggert down to AHL Rockford. This will be his chance to get back on track by playing in every game.

Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks team site to stay updated on the latest news, game-day coverage, player features, and more.

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Monday’s NHL slate may be compact, but it is packed with marquee matchups that promise high-energy action, dramatic finishes, and highlight-reel moments. One of the night’s most compelling games features Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers taking on the struggling St. Louis Blues.

This matchup offers plenty of betting intrigue and the potential for league-wide fireworks. We aim to carry over our early-season momentum and build on last year’s success with player props, which included hits on stars such as Mitch Marner, Mark Scheifele, Wyatt Johnston, Rasmus Dahlin, Teuvo Teravainen and Connor Hellebuyck.  

All betting lines are from BetMGM Sportsbook and are subject to change. Hockey is a difficult sport to predict so please gamble responsibly. 

Sign up with BetMGM, make a deposit, and place your first wager on any game using your First Bet Offer token. If that bet with the token applied loses, you’ll get your original stake paid back in Bonus Bets, up to $1,500! Get in the game today with BetMGM.

Bank On Offensive Outburst in Leafs-Penguins ClashCan Toronto's resurgence overcome Pittsburgh's veteran surge? Bet on explosive offense as these high-scoring rivals clash.

Edmonton Oilers vs St. Louis Blues Best Bets:

Over 6.5 Goals (+100)

Andrew Mangiapane Over 0.5 Points (+150)

Connor McDavid Over 1.5 Points (-115)

Jordan Kyrou Over 0.5 Points (-133)

The Oilers have dominated recent matchups against the Blues, winning four of their last five meetings. These games have typically been high-scoring affairs, with seven goals needed to hit the over, which was exactly the total in their last matchup in early April. Both teams have been consistent in generating offense, recording five or more goals in seven straight meetings. If the first period starts slowly, there could be value in waiting for a favorable live line to catch five or more goals later in the game.

Defensively, the Blues are struggling severely, ranking last in the NHL with a 4.17 goals against per game average. Their poor defensive play has contributed to a 3-7-2 record with their recent play showing little signs of improvement as they've allowed 30 goals in their last six games, seven more than any other team. 

The Oilers have started to regain their offensive firepower, scoring 26 goals over their last seven games, tied for fifth-most in the NHL during that span and could take advantage. However, Edmonton’s defense has been inconsistent as well, allowing 36 goals over their last ten games, which is tied for second-worst in the league.

Edmonton's attack will likely be led by captain Connor McDavid, who has two goals and four assists for six points over his last four games. McDavid has historically dominated the Blues, recording ten goals and 27 assists for 37 points in his last 25 games against St. Louis, including four three-point games in their last six meetings. His hot streak should also help others around him like winger Andrew Mangiapane, who we expected to break out of a ten-game point drought after starting the season with a three-game streak.

St. Louis can respond with offensive firepower of their own. Jordan Kyrou, the Blues’ top scorer this season, has four goals and four assists in 12 games. He has a strong track record against Edmonton, with six goals and nine assists in his last 11 games versus the Oilers. Kyrou’s performance could be pivotal in keeping the Blues competitive.

Are The Pittsburgh Penguins For Real?Crosby and Malkin are revitalized, leading league-leading Penguins. Can this aging core sustain a Stanley Cup push with solid goaltending and surprisingly deep support?

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will finish their four-game road trip on Monday night in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.

The Penguins are coming off a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday and will try to end the trip on a high note. They enter Monday's game with an 8-3-2 record, which is good for 18 points. They are tied for first in the Metropolitan Division with the New Jersey Devils. 

Tristan Jarry is set to start in goal for the Penguins after having the day off on Saturday. He's off to a strong start this season, compiling a 5-1-0 record, a 2.35 goals-against average, and a .923 save percentage. 

Harrison Brunicke is slated to be in his ninth NHL game after he was paired with Owen Pickering again during the morning skate. Brunicke played in his eighth game on Saturday and struggled, so he'll try to bounce back on Monday.

Here were the rest of the lines: 

Forwards:

Hallander-Crosby-Rust

Mantha-Malkin-Tomasino

Novak-Kindel-Koivunen

Dewar-Lizotte-Acciari

Defense

Wotherspoon-Karlsson

Shea-Letang

Pickering-Brunicke

Dumba-Clifton

---

Anthony Stolarz will start in net for the Maple Leafs, and they will also be getting back William Nylander. Nylander has been one of their best players this year, compiling three goals and 15 points in nine games. 

The Maple Leafs come into this game with a 6-5-1 record and recently beat the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Puck drop for Monday's game will be at 7:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet Pittsburgh and NHL Network. You can also listen to the game on 105.9 'The X.'

---

Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab  to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!     

The greatest goal-scorer in NHL history has two goals in 12 games. He has no points in his past four games. And on Saturday, he was demoted to the third line.

Which raises the question: has Father Time finally come for Alex Ovechkin?

If so, it was bound to happen, especially a year after the 40-year-old broke Wayne Gretzky's record for the most regular-season goals of all-time.

That record-breaking year, which saw Ovechkin finish the season with 44 goals and lead the Washington Capitals to the best record in the Eastern Conference, was emotional. But it was also probably emotionally draining.

It's not unusual that Ovechkin, who has accomplished everything he sought out to accomplish in his Hall of Fame-worthy NHL career, would take a step back this season. That being said, the drop in his production has been swift and significant.

Ovechkin, who is one goal away from 900 career goals, has gone four games without scoring. This season, he is averaging 2.25 shots per game — down from 3.65 in 2024-25. His shooting percentage is a career-low 7.4 percent — down from 18.6 percent in 2024-25.

Three times already, he's seen his ice time cut back to less than 17 minutes per game. In a game against the Rangers last month, he spent just 14:47 on the ice.

That's not the Ovechkin that Capitals fans have come to know. That's not the guy who you couldn't drag off the ice and who built a career on one-timing pucks past helpless goalies.

The Story Of The Ovechkin-Crosby Rivalry And His Quest To His First Stanley CupA former VP of communications for the Washington Capitals discusses Alex Ovechkin entering the NHL as an "infectious, lovable character" whose rivalry with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby evolved in three stages.

At one point in his career, Ovechkin was an ice hog who seemed to have one leg permanently hanging over the bench waiting for his next shift and was averaging more than 23 minutes of ice time. But those days are long gone. On a team that is transitioning to its youth, Ovechkin is no longer playing top-line minutes. He's not even a top-six forward right now, having lost his spot on a line with either Dylan Strome or Connor McMichael to rookie Ryan Leonard. 

Instead, Ovechkin joined Hendrix Lapierre and Sonny Milano on what appeared to be the Washington Capitals' third line in a 4-3 shootout loss against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. It was the Capitals' fourth straight loss, with the team having managed just five goals in that span.

As some have noted, this isn't the first time that Ovechkin has started the season out slowly. Two years ago, he also had just two goals in October — although, he only played in eight games. But after scoring nine goals in the first four months, he exploded with 22 goals in the next three months and finished the season with 31 goals. 

Still, it was one of Ovechkin's second-lowest goal totals of his career. The only one worse was in 2020-21, when he scored 24 goals in a 45-game season.

This year looks like it will be more of the same. Maybe that's why the Capitals are already running the team with one eye on the future. That means giving minutes to Leonard and Aliaksei Protas and depending less and less on Ovechkin.

After all, no one knows how much longer he'll be playing at a high level — much less playing altogether.

Ovechkin is in the final year of his contract. And now that he's won a Stanley Cup and beaten Gretzky's all-time goals record, there isn't much else for him to achieve besides padding his stats and perhaps making one more championship run.

When asked about his retirement plans, Ovechkin told ESPN's Emily Kaplan that health will be a determining factor.

"I still love (the) game. I still have passion," he said. "You just enjoy it because you never know when you’re going to get hurt or when you’re going to be retired… I don’t want to play hockey and then (can't) play soccer with my kids or I can skate with them.

"Right now, I’m just– I want to take as much energy from a crowd. You have to enjoy the moment."

---

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

The Florida Panthers begin a four-game Western Conference road trip on Tuesday and will do so without winger Jonah Gadjovich.

Gadjovich sustained an upper-body injury on Oct. 25 against the Vegas Golden Knights and hasn't skated since. The initial timeline given by coach Paul Maurice was "at least a week," but now we know that it will exceed two weeks.

Rob Darragh reported that he will not accompany the team on their road trip, and the organization should know more in the next couple of days. 

Noah Gregor stepped into the lineup to replace Gadjovich and will seemingly continue to do so as the Panthers begin their road trip against the Anaheim Ducks.

Jonah Gadjovich Out For At Least A Week; Noah Gregor To Make Panthers DebutCoach Paul Maurice announced that Jonah Gadjovich will be out at least a week with an upper-body injury, which creates space for Noah Gregor to make his Florida Panthers debut.

This is the Panthers' second road trip of the season, and they will be hoping for better results on this one. Their first road trip was a five-game Eastern Conference trip where they finished with a 1-4-0 record, losing the first four games. 

On the trip, the Panthers struggled to score goals, recording just eight goals, four of which came in the final game against the Boston Bruins. The Panthers' goal scoring well has been dry for most of the season, but it has been put on display on the road this season. The Panthers are averaging 2.5 goals per game, which ranks 29th in the NHL. 

On this trip, the Panthers will take on the Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and the Golden Knights. The Ducks and Golden Knights are currently tied for the Pacific Division lead in points with 15, and the Kings sit a point back with 14.

Picking up wins on this trip won't be easy, but it's necessary if they want to remain in the Atlantic Division hunt. The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens currently lead the Atlantic Division with 18 points, five more than the Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres, who are all tied in last place. 

Gadjovich's absence affects the Panthers' physical play in the bottom six, but the Panthers need to find a way to maintain their level. 

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

The Manitoba Moose fell 2-1 in overtime to the Texas Stars on Sunday afternoon, handing Texas its first win of the season and extending Manitoba’s inconsistent start. The loss drops the Moose to 3-4-2-0, just one point ahead of the Iowa Wild for the final playoff spot in the Central Division.

Here are the highlights from today's game.

We go again with the Stars tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/C9PwQHThDn

— Manitoba Moose (@ManitobaMoose) November 3, 2025

Sunday’s game started slowly, with neither team able to find the back of the net in the first period. Four minutes into the second, Texas winger Samu Tuomaala opened the scoring after a pass intended for a teammate deflected off a Moose defender and slid past goaltender Thomas Milic. Texas netminder Remi Poirier turned aside every shot he faced through two periods, while Milic kept the Moose close with a strong performance of his own.

YUM YUM EAT EM UP!!! pic.twitter.com/VIo0t2qh1O

— Manitoba Moose (@ManitobaMoose) November 2, 2025

Manitoba finally broke through five minutes into the third period when defenseman Kale Clague fired a point shot that beat Poirier to tie the game at 1-1. The equalizer was all the offense the Moose could muster in regulation, setting up overtime. Just 30 seconds into the extra frame, Texas forward Artem Shlaine capitalized on a loose puck in a net-front scramble to give the Stars their first victory of the year.

Jets' Mark Scheifele Named NHL's Second Star of the MonthScheifele's scorching October, leading the league in points, fuels the Jets' top spot and reignites Olympic hopes.

The Moose have now recorded points in four straight games, but their offensive woes remain a major concern. Manitoba has scored just 20 goals through nine games, ranking among the bottom seven teams in the AHL. Their defense has held up reasonably well, allowing 28 goals, but the lack of scoring support has cost them valuable points.

Former NHL forward David Gustafsson leads the team with six points in eight games, followed by Phillip Di Giuseppe and Mason Shaw with five apiece. Prospects Brayden Yager and Colby Barlow, both first-round picks expected to become key pieces of the Winnipeg Jets’ future, are adjusting to the pro game. Yager has four points in nine games, while Barlow has just one.

Between the pipes, the Moose have relied on a solid tandem. Domenic DiVincentiis owns a 2-3-0 record with a 3.45 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage, while Milic has bounced back from a rough rookie campaign with a 1-1-2 record, a 2.27 goals-against average, a .912 save percentage, and one shutout. Special teams have been another area of concern with Manitoba’s power play sits near the bottom of the league at just 15.4 per cent, while their penalty kill operates at 77.8 per cent.

With only five teams from the Central Division qualifying for the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Moose will need to find their scoring touch soon if they hope to stay in the postseason hunt. The American Hockey League’s playoff field includes 23 teams: six from the Atlantic Division, five each from the North and Central Divisions, and seven from the Pacific Division.

‼️MONDAY HOCKEY‼️

🎟️ | https://t.co/ItJNL5osMr
📻 | https://t.co/Ys8SJYgYTm
📺 | https://t.co/HzTs5a3WS3#MBMoosepic.twitter.com/zW7aL05o5V

— Manitoba Moose (@ManitobaMoose) November 3, 2025

Manitoba will have a chance to bounce back in the second leg of their back-to-back against the Texas Stars on captain Mason Shaw's birthday Monday night at 7:00 p.m. CST. Fans can catch the action live on AHL.TV via FloHockey.tv or listen in on 680 CJOB. 

Jets Rookie Brad Lambert Delivers First NHL Goal in Crucial Spot Versus PenguinsInjuries tested the Jets, but rookie Brad Lambert answered, igniting offense with his first NHL goal against the formidable Penguins.

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Former St. Louis Blues first-round pick, Klim Kostin, is returning to the KHL after signing a contract to play the remainder of the current season with Avangard Omsk, the KHL club announced on Monday.

Kostin was selected in the first round, 31st overall, by the Blues in the 2017 NHL Draft. He went on to play 46 games with the Blues, scoring four goals and 11 points. He was also a key figure in the Blues' AHL affiliate, but throughout his Blues tenure, he would return to the KHL.

His time with the Blues had more negatives than positives, and it's why he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 9, 2022, for Dmitri Samorukov. 

Kostin had a career season with the Oilers, scoring 11 goals and 21 points in 57 games. He and Kailer Yamamoto were shipped to the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 off-season, and Kostin signed a two-year, $2-million AAV contract. 

One final NHL transaction would involve Kostin, as he was dealt to the San Jose Sharks from the Red Wings midway through his first season with the club. Kostin's contract expired this off-season, and the Sharks had no interest in retaining him. After being unable to find an NHL team, Kostin will return to Russia to play with a familiar team, Avangard Omsk.

The 26-year-old won a Gagarin Cup in 2021, and their current team has the best record in the KHL’s Chernyshev Division with 29 points in 21 games. The team’s roster includes Nail Yakupov, Michael McLeod, Vyacheslav Voynov and Maxime Lajoie, and the head coach is Canadian Guy Boucher.

“We are happy to have Klim back with Avangard,” said Omsk GM Alexei Sopin. “Obviously, a lot of time has passed since our initial offer, so we needed to renegotiate all the terms. Kostin is familiar with the demands of North American coaches, has experience in the KHL, and can play in any situation. He will have his first practice today and will go to the Far East road trip with the team.”

The 6-foot-4 winger finished his NHL career with 25 goals and 53 points in 190 games. 

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Any hope of Klim Kostin rejoining the Edmonton Oilers has officially come to an end.

The 26-year-old forward has signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, returning to the organization where he won a Gagarin Cup five years ago.

2021 Gagarin Cup champion Klim Kostin is back to Omsk! pic.twitter.com/eqbyAZKFF4

— KHL (@khl_eng) November 3, 2025

Kostin, a former 31st overall pick by the St. Louis Blues, spent part of the 2020–21 season on loan with Omsk, tallying 18 points in 43 games before adding nine more in the playoffs during the club’s championship run.

He joined the Blues in 2021-22, playing four games for the team before being demoted to the AHL. He was later traded to the Edmonton Oilers, where he came a quick success story and fan favorite. 

Oilers Weighing Trade That Puts Veteran Defenseman In Best SituationOilers actively seeking a "soft landing" for veteran defenseman Troy Stecher amidst growing roster pressure and injury returns.

The rugged winger was a hit during the 2022–23 season, scoring 11 goals and 21 points in 57 games while providing physicality and energy in a depth role. However, due to the Oilers’ cap crunch and the unwillingness to pay him what his production had warranted, he was dealt to Detroit Red Wings, and eventually the San Jose Sharks.  He never regained his footing in the NHL and became a free agent this offseason. 

Kostin was quite public in his desire to rejoin the Oilers this summer. There was some thought Edmonton might entertain the idea on a PTO basis. “In Edmonton, I wanted to die on the ice for the fans,” Kostin said. “This is the place where I felt most comfortable and was myself. Of course, this is my dream.”

The Oilers chose to go a different route. Now, a few weeks into the season, Kostin has realized the only way back to the NHL might be through international play. 

Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more.   Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.

Last year, when a player was named player of the game by his Montreal Canadiens teammates, he got to wear the team’s man-of-the-match sunglasses. It was a fitting choice for a group of young guys who were trying to have fun in the midst of a rebuild, focusing on development and getting better together.

On Saturday, after the overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, Alex Newhook was named the player of the game after scoring the overtime winner. He didn’t get to wear last year’s sunglasses, though; he was presented with a wolf pelt, which he proudly put on his head.

Canadiens: A Big Milestone For Dobson
Canadiens: Montembeault Believes He Took A Step In The Right Direction
Canadiens Prospect David Reinbacher Returns To Action

While some may not approve of that choice (granted, a wolf was killed to make the accessory), it’s quite a significant choice as well. This season is no longer about developing; it’s about playing as a team and being stronger together. Martin St-Louis keeps telling his men to play defense as a five-man unit and to adopt a pack mentality.

Awoooo 🐺#GoHabsGopic.twitter.com/oWi4HF7YtH

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 2, 2025

He wants his team to stand up for one another, and they’re doing just that. On Saturday night, when Tyler Kleven hit Alexandre Carrier with what looked like a hefty hit on the boards, with the defenseman dropping to the ice, Joe Veleno jumped on the Ottawa Senators player and dropped the gloves.

One could even say the pelt makes sense because these young Canadiens are hungry like the wolf, as Duran Duran sang in 1982, with, admittedly, a very different meaning, but still, this squad jumps on the ice every night looking for the win — and, figuratively speaking, for blood. It’s no longer about developing and learning; it’s about winning.

In a video shared by the team in the tunnel before the game, as the players are pumping each other up, there’s a lot of “wooing” out there that’s not far off from howling. You could even see that choice as a wink to the fact that Hutson won the Calder Trophy, beating Dustin Wolf to the prize; the Calgary Flames goaltender finished second in voting.

On n'oubliera jamais David Savard 🫡

Savy will not be forgotten
#GoHabsGopic.twitter.com/0joaQ0OIAC

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 1, 2025

This young team has a new identity and they’re not afraid to show it.

---

Follow Karine on X @KarineHains Bluesky @karinehains.bsky.social and Threads @karinehains.

Bookmark The Hockey News Canadiens' page for all the news and happenings around the Canadiens.

Join the discussion by signing up to the Canadiens' roundtable on The Hockey News.

Subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. 

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues have acquired a familiar face for some depth.

The Blues acquired defenseman Calle Rosen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Corey Schueneman. Rosen will report to Springfield of the American Hockey League.

The 31-year-old had seven points (one goal, six assists) in nine games with Hershey of the AHL this season. He spent parts of three seasons with the Blues from 2021-24, including playing in 73 games (10 goals, 15 assists, plus-17).

In 2022-23, he played in 49 regular-season games for the Blues and had a career high in points (18), goals (eight) and assists).

Rosen has spent parts of seven seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche and Blues.

St. Louis Blues Prospect Report (Nov. 2, 2025)Justin Carbonneau back to sniping goals; Jiricek giving Brantford great 'O' from the 'D' position; Jecho breaks out; Mrsic scores first college goalA Sight For Sore Eyes: Blues Could Get Huge Boost With Return Of Key PieceRobert Thomas was on the ice Sunday; No. 1 center has missed past four games with upper-body injury

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Steven Stamkos' first season with the Nashville Predators ended with his lowest production over a full NHL season since his rookie campaign in 2008-09.

Stamkos isn't faring any better early in this season, netting just two points in his first 13 games. This is not what the Predators expected when they signed the two-time 'Rocket' Richard Trophy winner and Stanley Cup champion to his four-year contract in July 2024.

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News believes that trade speculation could begin to swirl around Stamkos if his numbers don't improve soon. He cited Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman envisioning a scenario where management and the 35-year-old forward meet to discuss their options.

Stamkos has a full no-movement clause in his contract, along with an expensive average annual value of $8 million. Proteau speculated he could waive that clause to go to a Stanley Cup contender, suggesting the Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs as possible destinations.

Meanwhile, Paul Chapman of The Province noted that CHEK-TV's Rick Dhaliwal claimed the struggling Vancouver Canucks had “poked around” on Stamkos. Chapman considers him to be well past his prime but doesn't blame the injury-ravaged Canucks for considering all options.

For now, there's no indication that Stamkos has asked for a trade or been approached about it by Predators management. If he were to go to a contender, the Hurricanes have the cap space and tradeable assets to outbid the Kings, Leafs and Canucks.

Is Moving To Center The Answer For Getting Steven Stamkos Going?Steven Stamkos has just one goal in 11 games. Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette hopes a switch to center will jumpstart Stamkos and the team's offense.

Turning to the Pittsburgh Penguins, they're off to a better-than-expected start, jockeying for first place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Sportsnet's Luke Fox singled out long-time Penguins star Evgeni Malkin as a key reason behind that strong start. The 39-year-old center is among the league's top 10 scorers with 18 points. However, Fox questions whether Malkin and his teammates can maintain that pace.

Malkin is in the final season of his contract. Fox noted there were recent rumblings that it could also be his last NHL campaign. He wondered if the future Hall of Famer would be open to gett moved to a Cup contender at the trade deadline.

Fox believes Malkin would be a high-interest trade target even if his production drops as the season progresses. He thinks the Florida Panthers might be a suitor, perhaps seeing Malkin as a replacement for sidelined center Aleksander Barkov.

Similar speculation surfaced over a month ago after Barkov underwent season-ending knee surgery. At that time, Malkin stated he wanted to remain with the Penguins, but he didn't know how he'd react if GM Kyle Dubas approached him about accepting a trade.

If Malkin were to be traded, it won't happen at this stage of the season. Dubas indicated he intends to meet with him during the February Olympic break to discuss his future.

---

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Follow Michael Whitaker On X

All's well that ends well for the Detroit Red Wings, who collected their fourth win in their last five games with their 3-2 shootout triumph over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Sunday evening. 

After surrendering a late goal in regulation that knotted the score, the Red Wings secured the extra point in the standings thanks to an unsung hero in the shootout in veteran James van Riemsdyk, who was signed to a one-year contract during the offseason. 

van Riemsdyk was the only player on either side to score during the shootout, and thanks to several key saves from goaltender Cam Talbot as well as a little help from the post, the Red Wings outlasted the Sharks. 

JVR & Talbs seal the deal. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/FBcUYm2Ike

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 3, 2025

Afterward, van Riemsdyk described just how big the victory was for the Red Wings, who have ensured that they'll have a winning record on their five-game road swing.

“A huge game for us to set ourselves up nicely to have a really strong road trip, just finding a way to get the extra point there was huge for us," he said. "We got to keep things rolling along here.”

Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. 

He would also point to Detroit's ability to play a direct game as what helped them ultimately emerge with the W. 

“That’s a recipe, to be honest, no matter what for us is just trying to play pretty predictable, direct straight forward, and just kind of let our abilities take over from that," he said. "I find that’s when we’re playing our best is when we’re all predictable." 

Following Friday evening's disappointing 5-2 setback against the Anaheim Ducks, the Red Wings got off to a better start on Sunday, but didn't solve former Detroit goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic until Lucas Raymond fired a wrist shot bar-down near the end of the second period. 

Red Wings Surrender Late Goal But Outlast Sharks In Shootout That's a win for the Detroit Red Wings over the San Jose Sharks, a 3-2 final score via the shootout at SAP Center.

The Sharks managed to pull even early in the third period after a deflection goal from Jeff Skinner, only to have Moritz Seider respond midway through the frame with his first tally of the season. 

The Sharks knotted the score late in regulation thanks to the first NHL goal (and point) in the career of Sam Dickinson, though neither team was able to score in overtime. 

The Red Wings will conclude their road trip with a tilt against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening before returning home to host the New York Rangers on Friday evening. 

Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites!

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Miles Wood(4) and Denton Mateychuk(3) scored the goals for the visiting CBJ, and Elvis Merzlikins was phenomenal, making 36 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Sunday night. 

Columbus allowed two goals in 29 seconds to lose. 

The game was absolutely dominated by the New York Islanders, but Elvis Merzlikins was the singular reason this game was even close down the stretch. He made some huge saves throughout the game to frustrate NYI. 

Many people thought moving Miles Wood up to the second line was a mistake by Dean Evason, but Wood proved them wrong. He scored a goal, a shot, and punished rookie Matthew Schaefer with a huge hit late in the first period. 

In the end, they probably didn't deserve to win this game, but it's frustrating, nonetheless. 

Dean Evason mentioned postgame that Denton Mateychuk is a bit "banged up." 

First Period - 1-0 Islanders - SOG 18-3 Islanders

The first period didn't start too well for the CBJ. They looked slow, sluggish, and lived in their defensive zone for large chunks of the period. When Damon Severson took a penalty early in the first, rookie Matthew Schaefer wasted no time putting the Isles up 1-0. He blasted one past Elvis for his 4th goal of the season. 

By midway through the period, the Jackets were being outshot 13-2 and had no sign of offense. The Jackets, despite not really putting shots on goal, started to get their legs under them and push back a little. 

Jackets forward Miles Wood put a legal hit on Matthew Schaefer late in the period. Jean-Gabriel Pageau of the Isles responded immediately with a hit that probably should've been called for boarding but wasn't. Wood looked very shaken up by the play. 

Elvis Merzlikins stopped 17 of 18 NYI shots to keep the Jackets alive despite being shelled for most of the period. 

Second Period - 1-1 - SOG 28-17 Islanders

The second period didn't start any better for the Jackets. In the first five minutes of the period, they were outshot 4-2. The Jackets even had a power play when Mathew Barzal went off for hooking Kirill Marchenko, but they couldn't muster any good chances. 

Midway through the second period, nothing had changed. The Isles dominated the shot clock and were winning the faceoff battle 68.2% to 31.8%. New York was also punishing the Blue Jackets in Corsi, Fenwick, and all scoring chances. 

Columbus earned another power play when Tony DeAngelo slashed Kirill Marchenko. They couldn't muster any offense once again. 

At 15:19 of the second, the Jackets finally broke through. Miles Wood scored his fourth goal of the season when Adam Fantilli served him up with an amazing pass. Wood was waiting on Rittich's right side to tuck one home to tie the game. The goal was also assisted by Boone Jenner. 

ALL TIED UP! 💥

CBJ x @FanaticsBookpic.twitter.com/Cj8BBetLLH

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 2, 2025

The Jackets drew another penalty with 3:40 left when Anthony Duclair hooked Isac Lundestrom. They again couldn't score on the power play. 

Third Period 

As in the previous two periods, the Islanders came out flying and took it to the Jackets. They outshot Columbus 4-0 in the first 7 minutes of the period, but Elvis stood tall and kept them in it. The Jackets again looked sluggish and tired. 

At 12:10 of the third, all the patience paid off when youngster Denton Mateychuk scored to make it 2-1. It was his third goal of the season. At the time of the goal, the Jackets were being outshot 34-20 and had been pressured the entire period. 

Matthew Schaefer scored his second of the game with 1:07 left in the period to tie it. Just 29 seconds later, Simon Holmstrom scored the game-winner to make it 3-2. An absolute meltdown at the end of the game. 

It's worth noting that the referees called off a goal after saying Charlie Coyle interfered with the Isles' goalie. We will agree to disagree, but no one outside of UBS Arena thought that was goalie interference. 

Final Stats

Player Stats

• Miles Wood scored his 4th goal of the season.
• Denton Mateychuk scored his 3rd goal of the year.
• Adam Fantilli tallied his 4th assist.
• Boone Jenner recorded his 5th assist.
• Kirill Marchenko had an assist, his 7th.
• Sean Monahan got his 5th assist
• Elvis Merzlikins stopped 36 of 39 Islanders shots.

Team Stats

• The CBJ went 0/4 on the power play.
• The Jackets PK went 1/2 on the night.
• Columbus only won 31.9% of the faceoffs.

What's Next: They head out to Western Canada to take on the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, Nov. 8th, and then the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Nov. 10th. They will wrap up their Western swing with a matchup against the Seattle Kraken.

Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more!

Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News and never miss a story.  

Let us know what you think below.

For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.

Just days following a sudden prospect swap, forward Samu Tuomaala has evened the score after the Philadelphia Flyers traded him away.

Tuomaala, 22, was never going to make it with the Flyers after being surpassed by players like Alexis Gendron, Devin Kaplan, Alex Bump, and Denver Barkey, as well as the recent draft additions of Porter Martone, Shane Vansaghi, and Jack Murtagh.

The Flyers' former second-round pick had managed to produce 26 goals and 75 points over the last two seasons, but struggled with injuries that severely limited his availability to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

As a result, and after three scoreless games to start the season and numerous healthy scratches, the Flyers decided to pull the plug, trading Tuomaala to the Dallas Stars for Christian Kyrou.

Kyrou, 22, has been a pleasant surprise early in his tenure with the Flyers organization, already tallying a goal and three points in just two games with the Phantoms.

Flyers Already Have Their Logan Stankoven in Bobby BrinkThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers">Philadelphia Flyers</a> used to get a lot of heat for passing on forward Logan Stankoven in the 2021 NHL Draft, but it's time to put that narrative to bed for good. They already have their own in Bobby Brink.

As for Tuomaala?

The Finn made his season debut for the AHL Texas Stars on Sunday, opening the scoring with his first goal for his new club early in the second period against the Manitoba Moose.

Tuomaala raced to a puck along the left wall, executed a feint to create space, then attempted to feed a pass into the crease for his teammate.

Fortunately for him, the puck was inadvertently deflected into the net by a Moose defender, giving Tuomaala his first goal for the Stars organization in his first game.

Kyrou's points with the Flyers organization have been a little less lucky, but they all count equally on the scoreboard at the end of the day.

Why Flyers Sent Emil Andrae Back to AHL AgainA roster "puzzle" unfolds as the Philadelphia Flyers prioritize center depth, sending Emil Andrae back to the AHL temporarily.

So far, though, it seems that both players are enjoying the change in scenery, but we'll have to give the edge to Kyrou and the Flyers for the time being.

Sharks' key to playing winning hockey after shootout loss to Red Wings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

• Editor’s note: Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.

Maybe last year, and certainly the season before, a 3-2 comeback shootout loss, complete with a first NHL goal from a top prospect, would be okay for the Sharks.

But head coach Ryan Warsofsky is trying to set a higher standard, and just maybe, the Sharks are getting there soon.

San Jose is 4-4-1 in its last nine and has been competitive in every single game in this stretch.

Sam Dickinson scored his first NHL goal off a brilliant Will Smith pass, and the Sharks tied it late, before falling in the shootout to the Detroit Red Wings.

SAM DICKINSON'S FIRST NHL GOAL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/P4AJ5N68bc

— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) November 3, 2025

But postgame, the discussion with Warsofsky wasn’t about a moral victory, it was about real wins.

Read The Full Story At San Jose Hockey Now

Download and follow the San Jose Hockey Now podcast