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Shorter NHL training camps haven’t curbed ‘loose hockey’ early in season

With the first 100 or so games in the books following shorter training camps and less exhibition action, there’s little evidence to suggest that it has drastically altered the play on the ice compared to previous starts that come with gaps in fundamentals and the occasional blowout.


‘Special moment’: Ovechkin’s sons introduce him before his last home opener

Alex Ovechkin’s sons Sergei and Ilya handled the task of announcing their father onto the ice, and the Russian star received a standing ovation before the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Wednesday night. The 41-year-old Ovechkin announced earlier this week this would be his final season.


Isles’ Romanov (ACL) out 6-8 months

A frustrating period for Alexander Romanov continues. The New York Islanders announced on Wednesday the defenceman tore his ACL and will miss the next six to eight months.


NHL fights up significantly one week into season

Fights are up significantly early in the 2026-27 NHL season. One week into the new campaign, there have been 21 fights in 52 games, a rate of 0.403 fights per contest.


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