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Coaching Strategies Craig Berube Paul Maurice Scott Arniel Kris Knoblauch Peter Laviolette Coaching Changes Head Coaches Jim Montgomery Patrick Roy

NHL Season Opens With McDavid Deal, Panthers’ Win, Penguins Shutout and MacKinnon Milestone

Opening night delivered statement wins, with contract moves and a key injury already reshaping contenders.

Predators Open 2025–26 vs. Blue Jackets as Rookie Brady Martin Debuts on Top Line

Devils Open 2025–26 vs. Hurricanes in Raleigh With Pesce Expected to Play His 700th Game

Ducks Launch Quenneville Era in Seattle With Playoff Mandate

Penguins Shut Out Sullivan’s Rangers 3-0 in Coach’s Debut

Maple Leafs Recall Easton Cowan on Opening Day, Assign Jacob Quillan to AHL

Detroit Red Wings Restore Traditional Leadership, Name Seider and Raymond Alternate Captains

NHL Punishes Lightning Over Panthers Preseason Brawl With Suspensions and Fines

NHL Season Opens With Panthers’ Banner Night as Injuries Cloud Threepeat Bid

Canucks Set 23-Man Roster With Cootes In, Mancini and Willander to AHL

Oilers Extend Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Through 2028-29

Flyers Top Devils 4-3 in Shootout to Close Preseason

Islanders Rule Calum Ritchie Out 1–2 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

Rangers Expected to Turn Conor Sheary’s PTO Into a Contract After Strong Preseason

Flames Give Coach Ryan Huska Two-Year Extension Through 2027-28

Kings Edge Mammoth 3-2 in Boise as Bubble Players Make Their Case

Max Pacioretty Retires After 17 NHL Seasons, Joins Michigan Staff

Red Wings Rebound in Chicago as Youth, Talbot Lift 3-1 Preseason Win

Panthers Recalibrate After Barkov’s 7–9 Month Knee Injury

Flyers Edge Bruins in Shootout as Brink Delivers Winner in Boston