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The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-5 in overtime. Quinton Byfield scored the game-winning goal with 1:23 remaining in the extra period, after the Kings had lost a four-goal lead in the third period.
Alex Tuch scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday. This win extends the Capitals' winning streak to three games.
Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each recorded a goal and two assists, contributing to the St. Louis Blues' 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins. Joel Hofer made 31 saves for the Blues, who ended a two-game scoring drought.
Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook each scored two goals, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday. The Canadiens have now won four consecutive road games.
Viktor Arvidsson scored a hat trick and an assist, contributing to the Detroit Red Wings' 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. Lucas Raymond also scored for Detroit, which has earned points in eight of its last nine games.
Pontus Holmberg recorded a career-high four points, with a goal and three assists, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets have now lost seven consecutive games.
The Detroit Red Wings are prepared to "wait as long as necessary" to trade Dylan Larkin, who has requested a trade. Larkin, a six-time 30-goal scorer, was suspended without pay after informing the team he would no longer play for the franchise.
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended forward Dylan Larkin without pay. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff stated that Larkin informed the team he would no longer play for them, following an offseason trade request.
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan announced that Dylan Larkin will not play against the Blackhawks. Sources informed ESPN that the center is being held out due to "trade-related reasons."
Penguins forward Ben Kindel returned to play against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. Kindel had been sidelined for nine days after experiencing a vasovagal episode on the team plane.
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will not play in Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, coach Todd McLellan announced. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff is expected to address the situation later.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane needs one assist to reach 900 in his NHL career. He would be the 21st player in NHL history and the second active skater, after Sidney Crosby, to achieve this milestone.
Brandon Montour scored with 32.7 seconds left, securing a 5-4 victory for the Seattle Kraken against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Kraken had previously lost a two-goal lead in the third period.
The Colorado Avalanche secured a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz each contributed a goal and an assist for Colorado.
Barry Trotz, now an advisor for the Nashville Predators, plans to visit the Washington Capitals before their game at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Trotz, who coached the Capitals to the Stanley Cup in 2018, stated he wants to "see the Big Man."
Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou each scored two goals, contributing to the Washington Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Dylan Strome added three assists for the Capitals.
The NHL has observed an increase in fighting incidents through the initial 120 games of the current season. A total of 34 games have featured at least one fight, which is higher than the 25 and 26 games reported in the last two seasons, according to ESPN NHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko is week to week due to a lower-body injury. He sustained the injury during Monday's 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames after a hit from Yegor Sharangovich.
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman has been placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury. Coach Mike Babcock stated Hyman sustained the injury after being hit into the boards by Red Wings defenseman Andreas Englund.
Alex Ovechkin needs one assist to tie Nicklas Backstrom's franchise record of 762 assists for the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin has three assists in 10 games this season.
Dan Rosen of NHL.com created a list pairing NHL players, including Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Sidney Crosby, with his favorite Halloween candies.
Devin Cooley has become known for his postgame quotes, which have been highlighted by teammates and coaches.
Colten Ellis made 23 saves to earn his first shutout of the season, helping the Buffalo Sabres defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-0 on Tuesday. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the Sabres.
James Reimer's first game with the Rangers concluded after one period. The 38-year-old goaltender surrendered three goals on eight shots against the Kings.
