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How EBUGs help with NHL goalie load management

How EBUGs help with NHL goalie load managementSome NHL teams are using their emergency backup goalies in practice and bringing them on the road.

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Flyers place Owen Tippett on injured reserve

Flyers place Owen Tippett on injured reserveTippett’s absence opened the door for Philadelphia to call up Jacob Gaucher from AHL Lehigh Valley.

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Jets place Walker Duehr on waiversDuehr has yet to play this season due to a lower-body injury.

Avalanche’s Logan O’Connor expected to make season debut against Lightning

Avalanche’s Logan O’Connor expected to make season debut against LightningO’Connor had been dealing with a lower-body injury, while also taking time away from the team after his father’s passing.

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How hard is it to mentally prepare after going from NHL backup to starter?Goaltending in the NHL is a tough gig, so the toll on a starter is different than on a backup.

Fillier, Desbiens highlight Canada’s 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship roster

Fillier, Desbiens highlight Canada’s 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship rosterCanada has a lot of new faces on the roster, as they seek redemption when they head to Denmark next month.

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Devils’ Luke Evangelista to return against Avalanche after missing three gamesEvangelista, acquired in a big trade with the Predators before the season, has three points in five games for the Devils.

Rangers’ Garand is making the most of his NHL opportunity

Rangers’ Garand is making the most of his NHL opportunityThe young netminder has been thrust into the spotlight thanks to injuries in between the pipes.

What We Learned in Week 3 of Fantasy Hockey

What We Learned in Week 3 of Fantasy HockeyFlorida is back, and Kirill Kaprizov (ADP: 11.0) became the first skater to reach double-digit goals just nine games into the 2026-27 campaign. We’re back for another edition of “What We Learned” as Week 3 comes to a close and the fantasy hockey season reaches...

Senators’ Chabot out 1-2 weeks with upper-body injury

Senators’ Chabot out 1-2 weeks with upper-body injuryChabot reaggravated an injury he had been dealing with last Saturday against the Flyers.

Islanders’ Maccelli, Ritchie to miss time with lower-body injuries

Islanders’ Maccelli, Ritchie to miss time with lower-body injuriesRitchie and Maccelli both suffered lower-body injuries during the Islanders’ 4-1 win over the Leafs on Saturday.

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman deserves serious Vezina Trophy love early

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman deserves serious Vezina Trophy love earlySwayman has the Bruins on a hot start in the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season, and is looking like one of the best in the NHL.

Hurricanes place Taylor Hall on injured reserve

Hurricanes place Taylor Hall on injured reserveHall, who has five points in eight games for the Hurricanes, is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Will Hellebuyck actually play for the Jets after suspension ends?

Will Hellebuyck actually play for the Jets after suspension ends?Hellebuyck, who has requested a trade, is slated to return to the Jets after his suspension from the team ends Friday.

NHL Prospect Roundup: Hage, Wyttenbach highlight early standouts from the NCAA

NHL Prospect Roundup: Hage, Wyttenbach highlight early standouts from the NCAAThe Hobey Baker Award fight is well underway, and each of these 10 has put his best foot forward so far.

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