Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev was stretchered off the ice during the third period of...

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1685" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1685">Chris Tanev</a> was stretchered off the ice during the third period of Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers after a collision with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13822" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13822">Matvei Michkov</a>. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
a stretcher was called out for Tanev after this <a href="https://t.co/2yuqnPF88a">pic.twitter.com/2yuqnPF88a</a>— Omar (@TicTacTOmar) <a href="https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1984795786442395802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Tanev returned to action Saturday after a four-game absence due to an upper-body injury that many suspected to be a concussion.He was evaluated at a hospital overnight and discharged Sunday morning, the team announced. Toronto returns to action Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Michkov was initially assessed a major penalty but it was reduced to a minor upon review. Tanev is Toronto's top shutdown defenseman. He's notched one assist in seven games this season while averaging just under 18 minutes per night.The Maple Leafs beat the Flyers 5-2.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 11: Chris Tanev #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/33084864/related

Maple Leafs' Tanev stretchered off ice vs. Flyers

The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Martin Necas to an eight-year contract extension, the team ...

The Colorado Avalanche signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6484" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6484">Martin Necas</a> to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.The deal carries an average annual value of $11.5 million and a full no-movement clause for the first seven years, according to <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1983941336903430291">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.Necas was scheduled for unrestricted free agency next summer. Colorado acquired him from the Carolina Hurricanes in last season's blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen. The Avalanche cited a lack of depth as one of the reasons for the swap. Rantanen ultimately signed an eight-year deal worth $12 million per season with the Dallas Stars, who scooped him from Carolina before March's trade deadline.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Necas notched 28 points in 30 games with the Avalanche last season and has 13 points across 11 contests in 2025-26. He typically slots on the right wing of Colorado's top line alongside Nathan MacKinnon.When Necas' new deal kicks in, he'll be Colorado's second-highest paid player behind MacKinnon's $12.6-million cap hit. However, reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, who will be eligible for an extension starting July 1, could take the top spot on the Avalanche's hierarchy in 2027-28.The Avalanche are off to a 6-1-4 start this season and lead the league with 41 goals for. They're coming off a first-round playoff exit this spring and have only one series win since claiming the Stanley Cup in 2022.

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 28: Martin Necas #88 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during the third period of the game against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena on October 28, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/33043478/related

Avalanche ink Necas to 8-year, reported $92M extension

The Utah Mammoth signed forward Logan Cooley to an eight-year contract extension carrying an aver...

The Utah Mammoth signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a> to an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $10 million, the team announced Wednesday."We are thrilled to sign Logan and have him with us in Utah for the next eight years," general manager Bill Armstrong said. "Logan is not only an incredible player but an even better person, and we look forward to watching him grow. He, along with the rest of our core group, will have an impact in Utah for many years to come. It's a great day for Mammoth fans and another exciting moment for our organization."Cooley, the third overall pick by the Arizona Coyotes in 2022, is off to a terrific start this season with 12 points in 11 games. He notched a career-high 65 points in 2024-25.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3362753" href="https://thescore.com/news/3362753">reportedly</a> rejected a $76.8-million contract offer from Utah before the campaign started.The 21-year-old was scheduled to be a restricted free agent at season's end. His new deal will make him Utah's highest-paid player when it kicks in, usurping <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5594">Mikhail Sergachev</a>'s $8.5-million cap hit.The Mammoth have built one of the most dangerous forward groups in the NHL. Cooley, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10721" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10721">Dylan Guenther</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5592" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5592">Clayton Keller</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9219" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9219">JJ Peterka</a> are all under contract through at least 2028. Utah has used its star-studded attack to race to an 8-3-0 start, good for the top spot in the Central Division.

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Logan Cooley #92 of the Utah Mammoth skates during the second period of the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on October 28, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/33029431/related

Mammoth sign Cooley to 8-year, $80M extension

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby became the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 c...

Pittsburgh Penguins captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> became the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 career points with an assist on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3872" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3872">Bryan Rust</a>'s third-period goal against the St. Louis Blues on Monday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
1,700 FOR 87 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/7QYjyTHS0d">pic.twitter.com/7QYjyTHS0d</a>— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) <a href="https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1982976403994734921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The assist was Crosby's second of the night. He added a goal late in the third period. Crosby reached the milestone in his 1,362nd game, making him the fourth-fastest to hit the mark behind Wayne Gretzky (711), Mario Lemieux (887), and Marcel Dionne (1,257).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Here's how Crosby stacks up on the all-time points list.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>GP</th>
<th>Points</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Ron Francis</td>
<td>1731</td>
<td>1798</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Marcel Dionne</td>
<td>1348</td>
<td>1771</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Steve Yzerman</td>
<td>1514</td>
<td>1755</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Mario Lemieux</td>
<td>915</td>
<td>1723</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Sidney Crosby</td>
<td>1362</td>
<td>1701</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>"Those are players that I grew up idolizing and didn't ever think that I'd be with them or near them," Crosby said, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/crosby-becomes-ninth-player-in-nhl-history-to-reach-1-700-points?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=x">team reporter Michelle Crechiolo</a>. "So, yeah, it's something I'm grateful for, that I've been able to play this long and be part of that group."Crosby has been a point-per-game player in all 20 of his NHL seasons, meaning he should push toward fifth all-time if he stays healthy throughout 2025-26. The 38-year-old is up to 14 points in 10 games to start the young campaign.The three-time Stanley Cup winner is only the fourth player in league history to record the accomplishment with one franchise, according to <a href="https://x.com/Arda/status/1982975758575231323">ESPN's Arda Ocal</a>. Lemieux also did it for the Penguins, while Steve Yzerman and Gordie Howe achieved the feat with the Detroit Red Wings.Crosby is under contract through 2027. His strong play to start the year has fueled a hot start for the Penguins, who are 7-2-1 after Monday's 6-3 win.

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 25:Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 25, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/33010616/related

Crosby becomes 9th player to reach 1,700 points

The Calgary Flames' poor start to the season has pushed Nazem Kadri's name into trade rumors, but...

The Calgary Flames' poor start to the season has pushed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1182" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1182">Nazem Kadri</a>'s name into trade rumors, but the veteran center is focused on righting the ship with his current squad rather than forcing his way out of town. "I've had to approach a lot more difficult situations than something like this," Kadri told <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flames-nazem-kadri-in-familiar-spotlight-ahead-of-showdown-in-toronto/">Sportsnet's Eric Francis</a>. "So for me, it's really nothing that draws my attention. Obviously, there's going to be some questions about it. I'm okay to answer them, but at the end of the day I'm focused on winning hockey games."The Flames snapped an eight-game losing streak Sunday and are last in the Western Conference at 2-7-1. Kadri would be among Calgary's most attractive trade chips if the Flames decide to sell assets. He leads the team in scoring with seven points on the young season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 35-year-old has three years remaining on his contract at a $7-million cap hit. His trade protection dropped from a full no-movement clause to a 13-team no-trade list this season, adding fuel to recent speculation. Kadri has a long history of being in the trade spotlight, and was dealt from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Colorado Avalanche in 2019. That experience is helping him stay focused on his performance this time around."I don't think there's anything, from a media PR standpoint, that I haven't seen," Kadri said. Kadri is closing in on his 1,000th NHL game. He's notched 717 points over 17 seasons, and captured a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022.

WINNIPEG, CANADA - OCTOBER 24: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Calgary Flames prepares for a face-off in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on October 24, 2025 in Winnipeg, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/33009318/related

Kadri brushes off trade rumors: 'Focused on winning'

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf lamented his club's inability to score following Wednesday'...

Calgary Flames goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9990" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9990">Dustin Wolf</a> lamented his club's inability to score following Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The Flames fired 37 shots on goal but lost for the seventh time in eight games to start the season. Calgary ranks last in the NHL with 12 goals for."I mean, I can't generate offense," Wolf said when asked about his club's woes on the attack, per <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/on-cusp-of-lost-season-time-for-flames-to-embrace-montreal-style-rebuild/">Sportsnet's Eric Francis</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I do my job, I try to keep the puck out of our net, and hope that our guys can generate a couple. I'm glad we got one there. We got a point, but we've got to keep working to find more offense."The Flames had the 29th-ranked offense last season but nearly made the playoffs as a wild-card seed thanks in large part to Wolf's stellar rookie year. He owned a .910 save percentage in 53 starts en route to a runner-up finish in Calder Trophy voting.Wolf is yet to find his footing in the new campaign, however, making saves at a .875 clip with a 3.61 goals-against average.The Flames return to action Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, looking to snap a seven-game losing skid.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 18: Dustin Wolf #32 of the Calgary Flames reacts after allowing a goal during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on October 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32940279/related

Wolf: 'I can't generate offense' for struggling Flames

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg acknowledged he has plenty of room for improvement following...

Dallas Mavericks rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171822" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171822">Cooper Flagg</a> acknowledged he has plenty of room for improvement following a lackluster NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs.This year's No. 1 pick finished Wednesday's contest with 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting and 10 rebounds as the Spurs dominated 125-92. Flagg started at point guard for Dallas, a position he never played across his collegiate career at Duke."Not great," Flagg said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46692763/cooper-flagg-manages-double-double-says-mavs-debut-not-great">ESPN's Tim MacMahon</a>. "Obviously, didn't play incredibly well, but we've got to move past it, turn our focus, and start looking toward Friday (against the Washington Wizards).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Flagg didn't notch his first professional bucket until the second half and committed three turnovers in the loss. However, San Antonio's young players played pivotal roles, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> recording 40 points and 15 rebounds. Reigning Rookie of the Year <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121685" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121685">Stephon Castle</a> also posted 22 points while tasked with defending Flagg.Despite the numbers, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said he was encouraged by Flagg's performance."I thought he played well," Kidd said. "Now, the stat line is not going to say that, but no one in this room is sitting in his shoes. As a rookie, he did fine, and he's going to learn from this game. We all will, and we'll be better next time we take the floor."

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at American Airlines Center on October 22, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32937459/related

No. 1 pick Flagg laments performance in NBA debut: 'Not great'

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is sick of waiting for his top line to find chemistry...

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is sick of waiting for his top line to find chemistry following a poor showing in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.Berube started <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3007" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3007">Max Domi</a> alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10575" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10575">Matthew Knies</a> for a fresh combination, and the Devils dominated 16-5 in shot attempts and 9-1 in scoring chances against the new-look trio, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/playerteams.php?fromseason=20252026&amp;thruseason=20252026&amp;stype=2&amp;sit=5v5&amp;score=all&amp;stdoi=oi&amp;rate=n&amp;team=TOR&amp;pos=S&amp;loc=B&amp;toi=0&amp;gpfilt=none&amp;fd=&amp;td=&amp;tgp=410&amp;lines=single&amp;draftteam=ALL">Natural Stat Trick</a>.Matthews and Knies have played together all season, but right wing on their line has been a revolving door. Domi was the latest to step into the role, which has already featured <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13820" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13820">Easton Cowan</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2576" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2576">Calle Jarnkrok</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10885" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10885">Matias Maccelli</a> through seven games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Early on in the season, I thought they were getting their opportunities and looking pretty good," Berube said postgame, per <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-still-looking-for-top-line-answers-im-getting-tired-of-it/">Sportsnet's Luke Fox</a>. Now, it's obviously not good enough. I don't feel like they have any sustained pressure in the offensive zone. It's one and done, they're out."Berube conceded Matthews might still be adjusting after spending the past several seasons with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a> at his side."It could be," Berube said. "But I'm getting tired of it, to be honest with you."Although Matthews has notched four goals and two assists this season, his underlying numbers are underwhelming. With their captain on the ice at five-on-five, the Maple Leafs own a 45.7% expected goals rate and a 45.2% share of shot attempts.As a team, Toronto ranks 15th in five-on-five expected goals at 50.42%. The 3-3-1 Maple Leafs return to action Friday against the Buffalo Sabres in the first leg of a home-and-home.

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 14: Auston Matthews #34 celebrates scoring a goal with Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Nashville Predators during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 14, 2025 in Toronto, ON, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32923788/related

Berube 'getting tired' of Leafs' top-line struggles

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is week-to-week with a wrist injury, head coach Bruce Cas...

Vegas Golden Knights captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1741" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1741">Mark Stone</a> is week-to-week with a wrist injury, head coach Bruce Cassidy announced Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/DannyWebster21/status/1980346702113698076">Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal</a>.Stone left Saturday's win over the Calgary Flames after logging 13 minutes and was unable to return. He had four points in the game.The 33-year-old is second in league scoring this season with 13 points, trailing only teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4558">Jack Eichel</a>. Stone's recorded a point in each of Vegas' six games and has produced four multi-point efforts. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Stone has dealt with injuries throughout his career. He hasn't played 70 games in a single season since 2018-19, the year the Golden Knights acquired him from the Ottawa Senators.The Golden Knights are atop the Pacific Division with a 4-0-2 record.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 08: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena on October 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32903113/related

Golden Knights' Stone week-to-week with wrist injury

Anthony Stolarz is demanding more out of his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates following Saturday's o...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9766">Anthony Stolarz</a> is demanding more out of his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates following Saturday's overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken."You know, how many points are we going to leave out there?" Stolarz said, per <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/1979741459311181849">TSN's Mark Masters</a>. "The potential's there. Like, we have the skill. We have the grit. We have the grind. It's just frustrating that we can't put it together right now."Stolarz took issue with Toronto's sloppiness in overtime, as the Leafs dropped to 3-2-1 to open the season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I mean, a lot of guys have been here for a while," Stolarz <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/1979740474018816221">said</a>. "Overtime. You can't let someone beat you up the ice there and he gets a clear-cut breakaway. A minute left, you want to be on the ice in that situation, you gotta work hard. ... It cost us a point."The 31-year-old goaltender seems to be alluding to Kraken defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9762" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9762">Josh Mahura</a> burning <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a> in the neutral zone to score the game-winning goal on a breakaway.Stolarz nearly lost his cool during the second period after a collision with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9435" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9435">Mason Marchment</a>. That play came minutes after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4643" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4643">Brandon Carlo</a> shoved a Kraken skater into Stolarz before Seattle's third goal.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Mason Marchment crashed into the Leafs' net, and Anthony Stolarz wasn’t having it. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/zjBXbyIPh7">pic.twitter.com/zjBXbyIPh7</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1979712694816247989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Maple Leafs netminder thinks his teammates could benefit from disrupting the net-front like their opponents."I mean, it's just playing hard," Stolarz said, according to <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/stolarz-sounds-off-on-maple-leafs-slow-start-enough-is-enough/">Sportsnet</a>. "Maybe we can take a page out of their book and start getting to the net. For us, we like to go low to high and shoot. For their goalie, it's like playing catch in the yard. He's seeing everything. We're not making it difficult."Stolarz added, "I mean, I'm not happy. Guys are going to run me and I'm going to try to stand up for myself. ... It's not fun, I don't like having 225-pound guys landing on me. So hopefully we learned a lesson here."Stolarz's playoff run this past spring was cut short in the second round after he was injured in a collision with Florida Panthers agitator <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3949" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3949">Sam Bennett</a>.Stolarz entered Saturday's contest owning a .907 save percentage in four previous starts this season. He signed a four-year extension with Toronto in September.

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 16: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) picks up his mask during a break in the third period of an NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 16, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32882273/related

Stolarz rips Leafs' effort, 'not happy' about being run

The Ottawa Senators recently presented an eight-year contract extension to forward Shane Pinto, S...

The Ottawa Senators recently presented an eight-year contract extension to forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10496" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10496">Shane Pinto</a>, <a href="https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/1979713792926986404?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> reports.A deal isn't imminent, Friedman notes, and it's unclear how much money the Senators offered. Pinto currently makes $3.75 million per season and is a restricted free agent after this season. The 24-year-old isn't eligible for unrestricted free agency until 2028.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pinto registered a career-high 21 goals and 37 points last season. He added a goal and an assist in Ottawa's first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The New York native is off to a blazing start this season, currently leading the NHL with seven goals in six contests.Ottawa selected Pinto in the second round of the 2019 draft. He debuted in the 2020-21 season.

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 16: Shane Pinto #12 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his game winning shootout goal against the Seattle Kraken on October 16, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32878675/related

Report: Senators offered Pinto 8-year contract

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani insists his pitching role hasn't contributed ...

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> insists his pitching role hasn't contributed to his uncharacteristic hitting slump in the postseason."I don't necessarily think that the pitching has affected my hitting performance," Ohtani said through an interpreter, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46610898/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-pitching-not-cause-hitting-slump">ESPN's Alden Gonzalez</a>. "Just on the pitching side, as long as I control what I can control, I feel pretty good about putting up results. On the hitting side, just the stance, the mechanics, that's something that I do - it's a constant work in progress. I don't necessarily think so. It's hard to say."Ohtani's hitting .147 in the playoffs with a pair of home runs and six RBIs. He's recorded just one hit through two games of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers and has struck out three times.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>His cold spell comes after hitting .282 over the regular season, along with a career-high 55 homers. Ohtani also led the National League in runs (146), slugging percentage (.622), and OPS (1.014).Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he's encouraged by Ohtani's recent at-bats, even if the results haven't been there."I think he's controlling the strike zone, I think he's still staying aggressive when he gets his pitch," Roberts said. "There was a lineout to right field, and there was three walks. There was the base hit in a run-scoring opportunity. Those are positives for me."Ohtani has started one game on the mound in the playoffs, a six-inning effort against the Philadelphia Phillies in which he notched nine strikeouts. He made 14 starts in the regular season after not pitching at all in 2024, crafting a 2.87 ERA in 2025.The 31-year-old is scheduled to start Friday's Game 4 against the Brewers.The Dodgers own a 2-0 series lead with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday night in Los Angeles.

MILWAUKEE, WI- OCTOBER 14, 2025: Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out on a ball way outside the strike zone with the bases loaded in the eighth inning during Game 2 of the NLCS at American Family Field on October 14, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32836392/related

Ohtani: Pitching not causing slump at plate

Elias Pettersson's 2025-26 revenge tour isn't exactly off to a hot start.  In the offseason, the ...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7699" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7699">Elias Pettersson</a>'s 2025-26 revenge tour isn't exactly off to a hot start.In the offseason, the Vancouver Canucks star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3321370" href="https://thescore.com/news/3321370">said</a> he was determined to bounce back from a tumultuous year, but so far, he's managed a single assist and three shots on goal through three games."I want three shots a game or even more," Petterson told reporters Wednesday. "But maybe that's a reflection that we've got to create more. I've got to be better."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pettersson's underlying numbers, albeit in a small sample size, suggest a breakthrough could be coming. The Canucks have controlled 68.26% of expected goals and 59.26% of scoring chances with Pettersson on the ice at five-on-five this season, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/playerteams.php?fromseason=20252026&amp;thruseason=20252026&amp;stype=2&amp;sit=5v5&amp;score=all&amp;stdoi=oi&amp;rate=n&amp;team=VAN&amp;pos=S&amp;loc=B&amp;toi=0&amp;gpfilt=none&amp;fd=&amp;td=&amp;tgp=410&amp;lines=single&amp;draftteam=ALL">Natural Stat Trick</a>. However, pressure is mounting on Pettersson to start converting his opportunities after back-to-back losses. Vancouver's highest-paid player is coming off his worst season, having recorded 15 goals and 30 assists in 64 games in 2024-25. Friction between Pettersson and former teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> resulted in the latter being traded to the New York Rangers.Pettersson is in the second season of an eight-year, $92.8-million contract inked in 2024. He'd established himself as one of the league's top offensive threats when he signed, managing 170 points in 160 games from 2021-22 to 2023-24.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up the ice during warmup before their NHL game against the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Arena on October 13, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32830668/related

Pettersson owns up to slow start: 'I've got to be better'

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be sidelined "a couple of weeks" with a lower-b...

New Jersey Devils goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1677" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1677">Jacob Markstrom</a> will be sidelined "a couple of weeks" with a lower-body injury, head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Wednesday. Markstrom last played Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He relieved <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1063" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1063">Jake Allen</a> in the third period.The Devils recalled netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9231" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9231">Nico Daws</a> to fill in while Markstrom's unavailable. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Markstrom is 2-1-0 on the young season with an .845 save percentage. He missed significant time last year due to an MCL sprain. The 35-year-old is in his second campaign with the Devils after being acquired via trade from the Calgary Flames. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.The Devils return to action Thursday against the Florida Panthers.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 09: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the New Jersey Devils protects the net during the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on October 09, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32830595/related

Markstrom out 'a couple' weeks with lower-body injury

It's safe to say New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer has made a strong impression on head ...

It's safe to say New York Islanders rookie <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16210">Matthew Schaefer</a> has made a strong impression on head coach Patrick Roy just two games into his NHL career.This year's No. 1 overall pick scored his first goal, recorded eight shots, and led the contest with 26:04 of ice time in Saturday's loss to the Washington Capitals. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
MATTHEW SCHAEFER HAS HIS FIRST NHL GOAL‼️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLFaceOff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLFaceOff</a> <a href="https://t.co/zwByXMLoP2">pic.twitter.com/zwByXMLoP2</a>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1977182712172576879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"He's so good. He was our best player out there tonight," Roy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9O7S-Z-szI">said</a>. "I thought he brought the energy at the end of the second period, and we got that power play, and he deserved to be there. Plain and simple."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Roy added, "He's exciting to watch. If I'm a fan, I'll pay to watch him play. There's no doubt about it."Schaefer played nearly 10 additional minutes Saturday compared to his NHL debut earlier this week. He notched one assist and was a plus-1 in his first game.The Islanders outshot the Capitals 11-5 and controlled 58.3% of shot attempts with Schaefer on the ice at five-on-five Saturday, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20252026&amp;game=20028&amp;view=limited">Natural Stat Trick</a>.Injury limited Schaefer to 17 games with the OHL's Erie Otters last season, but Roy admitted he isn't concerned about potentially wearing the 18-year-old out as he adjusts to the pros."I'm sorry, I don't look at what happened last year," Roy said. "I'm focusing on what I see right now, and what I see right now is a guy that's capable of handling those minutes."He forced us to play him."Schaefer said he didn't mind taking on the extra responsibility in his second appearance."I feel good," he added. "I love to play hockey. Any time I get out there, I love it."The Islanders will look to earn their first win of the season when they return to action Monday against the Winnipeg Jets.

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first NHL goal during the third period against the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena on October 11, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32787688/related

Roy heaps praise on Schaefer: 'He was our best player' vs. Capitals

Tiger Woods announced he underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery Friday.   pic.twitter.com/7bMm...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1637" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1637">Tiger Woods</a> announced he underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery Friday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://t.co/7bMmiyQ2vy">pic.twitter.com/7bMmiyQ2vy</a>— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1977131635226427804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Woods hasn't played a PGA TOUR event since the 2024 Open Championship. He committed to participating in the Genesis Invitational, an event he hosts annually, in February, but he withdrew following the death of his mother.The 49-year-old then underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon in March. Woods' latest procedure is the seventh on his back since 2014.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 15-time major champion also had surgery on leg and ankle injuries stemming from a car crash in 2021. He's played only 11 TOUR events since the accident.Woods hasn't announced a recovery timeline for his most recent surgery. He last won a tournament in 2019 and remains tied for the record with 82 career victories.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32777107/related

Woods undergoes lumbar disc replacement surgery

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin remains content with signing star winger Kirill Kapriz...

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin remains content with signing star winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7294" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7294">Kirill Kaprizov</a> to a record-breaking contract extension after seeing a handful of stars around the league sign for less.Kaprizov inked an eight-year contract featuring a league-high $17 million average annual value Sept. 30. Since then, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> ($12.5 million AAV), <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5545" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5545">Kyle Connor</a> ($12 million), and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4558">Jack Eichel</a> ($13.5 million) have re-upped with their respective squads without coming close to Kaprizov's cap hit."Look, everybody's got a price to where they want to play in their market, and Kirill is worth that to us. He's that important to us," Guerin told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6703429/2025/10/09/nhl-kaprizov-connor-eichel-kempe-tuch-necas-free-agency/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun</a>. "And we couldn't take the chance of letting him go. That's great for those other teams, but it's still great for us that we have him for nine years. And yeah, Jack is at $13.5 million, and that's great. But Kirill is that important to us. If we let him go or we even flirt with it, who knows? The worst-case scenario is definitely that he leaves. It's worse than paying him $17 million."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kaprizov had reportedly rejected an eight-year extension worth $16 million per season. Last October, Wild owner Craig Leipold laid the foundation for the megadeal by stating no team would offer Kaprizov more money than Minnesota. This September, Leipold doubled down by suggesting Kaprizov's contract would likely be the richest in league history.Since arriving in the NHL for the 2020-21 season, Kaprizov has made a strong case for a raise from his current $9-million cap hit. He ranks 15th among all skaters over that span with 386 points in 319 games.

ST. PAUL, MN - DECEMBER 12: Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) and Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) follow the play during the first period of an NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers on December 12, 2024, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32742614/related

Guerin doesn't regret Kaprizov deal after star forwards signed for less

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner insists he won't dwell on the blunder that stifled his ...

Edmonton Oilers goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> insists he won't dwell on the blunder that stifled his club's momentum in Wednesday's season opener against the Calgary Flames.Skinner and defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7827" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7827">Evan Bouchard</a> miscommunicated on a dump-in, allowing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4637" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4637">Blake Coleman</a> to tie the game early in the third period. Calgary won in a shootout.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BLAKE COLEMAN HOPS ON THE LOOSE PUCK AND WE'RE TIED IN EDMONTON! 🥵 <a href="https://t.co/64YoZGz5GP">pic.twitter.com/64YoZGz5GP</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1976139405698941300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I won't be thinking about it, no," Skinner said, per <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/skinner-fails-first-chance-to-show-oilers-he-can-be-trusted/">Sportsnet's Mark Spector</a>. "It happens. It's probably the easiest fix I'll make this year. A quick decision, throw it in the corner, that's that. ...<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It was one bad decision and it makes you look really bad and that's kind of how it goes."Goaltending was a major talking point of the Oilers' offseason. Skinner and backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1766">Calvin Pickard</a> struggled to find consistency in the playoffs even though the club reached the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year. Skinner posted an .889 save percentage in 15 playoff games this past spring.Oilers general manager Stan Bowman maintained confidence in the tandem throughout the summer but brought in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4611" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4611">Connor Ingram</a> via trade with the Utah Mammoth earlier in October. Ingram was assigned to the AHL after the deal.Edmonton outshot Calgary 35-22 in the contest and controlled 63.32% of expected goals at five-on-five, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20252026&amp;game=20006">Natural Stat Trick</a>. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch attributed the loss to poor team play rather than goaltending."Anytime you get scored on, yes, it's a gut punch," Knoblauch said. "Whether it's us playing an almost perfect first half of the game, and then we get sloppy, and they score on (a fluke deflection) goal - that was a gut punch (too)."The Oilers return to action Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.

EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 08: Edmonton Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner (74) lets in a goal in the second period of the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Calgary Flames on October 8, 2025 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32740800/related

Skinner 'won't be thinking about' costly gaffe in Oilers' opener

The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year contract extension worth $4 ...

The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1993" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1993">Mattias Ekholm</a> to a three-year contract extension worth $4 million per season, the team announced Wednesday.Ekholm, 35, was set to reach unrestricted free agency following this season but is now under contract through the 2028-29 campaign.It's the third extension the Oilers have doled out this week after deals for captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> and blue-liner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6367" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6367">Jake Walman</a>. Edmonton is currently projected to have approximately $18.3 million in remaining cap space for next season, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers">PuckPedia</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ekholm's served as Edmonton's top shutdown defender since being acquired from the Nashville Predators prior to the 2023 trade deadline.He's averaged over 21 minutes per contest since joining the Oilers and contributed 81 points in 165 games. Injuries limited Ekholm to 65 games last season and held him out of the playoffs until the Western Conference Final.The Oilers begin their 2025-26 season Wednesday against the Calgary Flames.

EDMONTON, CANADA - JUNE 02: Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Edmonton Oilers in action during Game Six of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on June 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32728730/related

Oilers ink Ekholm to 3-year extension with $4M AAV

The Winnipeg Jets signed star winger Kyle Connor to an eight-year contract extension carrying an ...

The Winnipeg Jets signed star winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5545" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5545">Kyle Connor</a> to an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $12 million, the team announced Wednesday.Connor was scheduled for unrestricted free agency next summer. His new deal is a significant raise from the $7.142 million he's earned annually since 2019. It's also the richest in franchise history.Over the course of his current deal, Connor has racked up 454 points in 435 games, good for 13th in the NHL over that span. The 28-year-old registered a career-high 97 points last season, and earned a first-team All-Star nod.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Jets drafted Connor 17th overall in 2015, and he broke into the NHL during the 2016-17 campaign. Connor will be the highest-paid Jet by a significant margin when his new deal kicks in. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2150" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2150">Mark Scheifele</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3997" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3997">Connor Hellebuyck</a> rank second with matching $8.5-million cap hits.When Connor's $12-million AAV comes into effect, he'll be tied with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a> of the Vegas Golden Knights and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4772" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4772">Mikko Rantanen</a> as the league's second-highest paid wingers. Minnesota Wild star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7294" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7294">Kirill Kaprizov</a> recently signed an extension that will make him the NHL's highest-paid player at $17-million per year. Winnipeg is projected to have approximately $27 million in cap space next summer after signing Connor long term, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/team/winnipeg-jets">PuckPedia</a>. The Jets won the Presidents' Trophy last season as the league's top regular-season team, but were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.Their 2025-26 campaign begins Thursday against the Dallas Stars.

WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 19: Kyle Connor #81 of the Winnipeg Jets skates along the boards to celebrate his third period goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game One of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre on April 19, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/32728431/related

Jets sign Connor to 8-year, $96M extension

https://rich-content.thescore.com/authors/sean-o-leary/content_cards