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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.

Draisaitl Reaches 400 Goals as Flames Win Shootout in Oilers’ Opener

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

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

Cam Atkinson to Retire as a Blue Jacket on One-Day Deal Oct. 16

Ducks Launch Quenneville Era in Seattle With Playoff Mandate

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

Bettman Applauds McDavid’s Two-Year, $25 Million Oilers Extension as Team-First Move

Sharks Bypass Captain for 2025-26, Install Five Alternate Leaders

Jets Finalize 23-Man Roster as Toews Practices, Connor Deal Reported

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

Ryan Callahan Steps Away From ESPN's NHL Coverage for 2025–26

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

NHL Punishes Lightning Over Panthers Preseason Brawl With Suspensions and Fines

Golden Knights Declare Alex Pietrangelo Out for 2025–26 Season and Playoffs

Ovechkin Set for 21st NHL Season Opener After Limited Preseason

Sharks Absorb Ryan Ellis Contract From Flyers in Cap-Relief Trade

Panthers Unveil 2025 Stanley Cup Rings Ahead of Home Opener

Wayne Gretzky Re-Signs With TNT as NHL Studio Analyst Ahead of 2025–26 Season

Jets’ Cole Perfetti Out Week-to-Week With Ankle Sprain to Start Season