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Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene will miss about 3 months after surgery

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene is expected to miss about three months after the team said Monday that he had surgery to repair a core injury.

The Canadian PressOct 12, 2026 • 1 min read

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season with knee injury after fall against Capitals

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is out for the season after injuring his right knee Friday night in a game at Washington, the team announced Saturday.

The Canadian PressOct 10, 2026 • 2 min read

Defenseman Mathew Dumba retiring after 13 NHL seasons with 5 different teams

Mathew Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons with five different teams.

The Canadian PressOct 9, 2026 • 1 min read

Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov is out 6-8 months with a torn ACL in his right knee

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to be out 6-8 months, the team announced Wednesday.

The Canadian PressOct 7, 2026 • 1 min read

Oilers acquire forward Hallander from Penguins for defenceman Stastney

The Edmonton Oilers acquired centre Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.

The Canadian PressOct 7, 2026 • 1 min read

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov will not need surgery, out 6-8 weeks, Panthers say

Florida center Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left leg injury and will not require surgery, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday.

The Canadian PressOct 6, 2026 • 2 min read

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last

Alex Ovechkin said Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league's career goal-scoring record.

The Canadian PressOct 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Anaheim Ducks sign D Tristan Luneau to 6-year, $43.2 million extension after just 14 NHL games

The Anaheim Ducks have signed promising young defenseman Tristan Luneau to a six-year contract extension worth $43.2 million after just 14 NHL appearances.

The Canadian PressOct 1, 2026 • 3 min read

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