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NHLMikhail Sergachev Exits With Upper-Body Injury, Leaving Utah Mammoth Blue Line in Limbo
Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev left the game with an upper-body injury, according to Daily Faceoff, creating immediate questions for the team's defensive rotation.InjuryRoster Move
NHLAleksander Barkov Dodges Surgery, But Panthers Face a Brutal Two-Month Grind
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will miss 6-8 weeks with an injury, but non-surgical rehab provides a silver lining for the defending champs.InjuryAnalysis
NHLNHL Waiver Wire: Pyyhtia and Harkins Hit the Block While Yesterday's Group Clears
Mikael Pyyhtia and Jansen Harkins have been placed on NHL waivers by the Blue Jackets and Lightning, while Robertson, Zary, and Pachal successfully cleared.Roster Move
NHLFlyers Sign Michael Bunting to $1.2M Deal to Stop the Bleeding
The Philadelphia Flyers are signing veteran winger Michael Bunting to a $1.2 million AAV contract in hopes of injecting life into a struggling roster.ContractRoster MoveFree Agency
NHLSemyon Varlamov Returns to the Crease for First Start Since 2024
Semyon Varlamov is set to make his first NHL start since 2024 as the New York Islanders face the New York Rangers.Roster MoveGame PreviewAnalysis
NHLPredators Place Justus Annunen on IR, Recall Matt Murray Ahead of Toronto Trip
The Nashville Predators have placed goaltender Justus Annunen on injured reserve and recalled Matt Murray just in time for a tough road matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.InjuryRoster Move
NHLRed Wings Forward Depth Evaporates With Kasper, Appleton, and Compher Injuries
The Detroit Red Wings lose Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton week-to-week, while J.T. Compher is day-to-day, severely testing their forward depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLDylan Larkin Returns to Save the Red Wings from an Early-Season Spiral
Dylan Larkin is set to make his season debut against the Ottawa Senators, providing a desperate Detroit Red Wings team with their top center after a sluggish 0-2 start.Roster MoveGame Preview
NHLDylan Larkin Expected to Play Tonight, Pending the Ultimate Coach Loophole
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan says Dylan Larkin will play against the Senators pending medical clearance, a massive boost for a struggling offense.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NHLIvan Demidov Out 2-4 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Montreal Canadiens right winger Ivan Demidov will miss two to four weeks with a lower-body injury, testing the team's offensive depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLLinus Ullmark Leaves Revenge Game Early, Because Ottawa Can't Have Nice Things
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark exited Monday's 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins with an injury, immediately complicating the team's outlook and betting lines ahead of a back-to-back.InjuryGame Recap
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