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The NHL is returning to 84 games with more divisional hockey and a shorter preseason. For fans who remember 1992–94, the number also brings back some extraordinary company.
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Official NHL score, period clock, scoring plays, penalties, shots and goalie statistics for Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche from Ball Arena.
Kirill Marchenko scored on all three of his shots and built a 4–2 lead before Buffalo rallied for a 5–4 overtime win.
Stone scored three times on three shots in a 6–2 win, finishing two plays at the crease before Jack Eichel set up his power-play hat-trick goal.
Quinn scored twice, set up Dennis Gilbert’s third-period goal and supplied Owen Power’s overtime winner in the Sabres’ 5–4 victory.
Boston activated the 22-year-old forward Monday after an injury dated September 22. The move comes before the Bruins host Ottawa.
Washington’s captain says 2026–27 will be his last NHL season, while Sidney Crosby reflects on their rivalry and the friendship that developed over the years.
Chris Pronger recalls Mike Keenan’s treatment of Wayne Gretzky. TSP checks the 1996 reporting behind Gretzky’s brief stay with the Blues.
FOX 2 interviewed Detroit supporters after the loss to Winnipeg, with criticism of ownership and support for Dylan Larkin amid a decade-long playoff drought.
Ryan Huska said players straying from Calgary’s game plan were creating problems for teammates after the loss in Seattle.
Mike Sullivan praised New York’s play without the puck and described the loss of center Joe Veleno after the Rangers beat the Mammoth.
Marc Gatcomb scored 34 seconds after Vancouver tied the game, and Adin Hill made 17 saves as Vegas won at Rogers Arena.
Mikael Granlund scored on the power play in overtime after Brad Marchand’s late tying goal, giving Anaheim a 3–2 win over Florida.
Mackie Samoskevich scored twice, and Joey Daccord made 32 saves as Seattle built an early lead and beat Calgary at Climate Pledge Arena.
J.T. Miller scored the winning goal in the third period, and Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves as New York held off Utah at Madison Square Garden.
Scott Arniel praised Winnipeg’s power-play possession and Stuart Skinner after the 3–2 win, while Todd McLellan faulted Detroit’s penalty killing and finishing.
All five October 4 games are final. Vegas won 3–2, Anaheim won 3–2 in overtime, and Seattle, the Rangers and Winnipeg also won.
