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Panthers’ Matheson suspended two games for slamming Pettersson to ice

Matheson will be eligible to return Saturday.

Alex DeBrincat is Chicago’s next rising star

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PHT Power Rankings: Making sense of early NHL noise

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Crosby, MacKinnon surprise Kenyan hockey team (Video)
These Kenyan hockey players were in for a big surprise.
- Sean Leahy
Golden Knights’ Stastny could miss up to two months
He was only thought to be sidelined for three games.
- Adam Gretz
Schultz out four months with broken leg
The Penguins need someone to step up on the back end.
- Scott Billeck
Wednesday Night Hockey: Rangers vs. Capitals
The Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers during Wednesday Night Hockey on NBCSN at 7 p.m. ET on October 17.
What’s behind Canes’ early success?
The Hurricanes are one of the NHL's early-season surprises.
- Scott Billeck
PHT Morning Skate: Pastrnak’s rise to superstardom; Gritty now in costume form
Monday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
The Buzzer: Brossoit leads Jets; Palmieri’s historic double
A look at Sunday's NHL action.
- Sean Leahy
Panthers’ Matheson to have hearing for slamming Pettersson
Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is in concussion protocol after he was slammed to the ice early in the third period by Panthers defenseman Michael Matheson.
- Sean Leahy
The Buzzer: Fleury enters unconscious mode; Dahlin pots first
All the best from a full-slate on Saturday.
- Scott Billeck
‘Dirty play’ knocks Canucks’ Pettersson out of game
Pettersson forced out of the game after vicious hit.
- Scott Billeck
Video: Sabres’ Dahlin starts, finishes play for first NHL goal
No. 1 pick gets first goal in his fifth NHL game.
- Scott Billeck
Jenn Guardino, girlfriend of Predators’ Austin Watson, says he never abused her
Guardino clarifies domestic violence incident involving Predators player.
- Scott Billeck
Penguins’ Schultz leaves game after falling awkwardly on leg
Schultz appears to suffer gruesome leg injury in fall.
- Scott Billeck
Dubnyk sprawls, robs Faulk for early save of the year candidate
Another we-are-not-worthy save from Saturday's action.
- Scott Billeck
Marc-Andre Fleury saves the day vs. Flyers (Video)
Fleury earned his 406th career victory on Saturday.
- Sean Leahy
Florida’s Micheal Haley enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
Haley has not appeared in either of the two Panthers' games this season.
- Associated Press
John Gibson keeping Ducks afloat
He is going to have to continue being the difference for them this season.
- Adam Gretz
Blackhawks want, and need, more from Brandon Saad
His return to Chicago is not going as planned.
- Adam Gretz
NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators’ Watson
Watson received a 27-game suspension from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last month.
- Associated Press
What’s the ceiling for Auston Matthews this season?
He is in rare territory with nine goals in his first five games.
- Adam Gretz
Matthews scores 2 and helps Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 5-3
Matthews is the third player in franchise history to score in the first five games of a season.
- Associated Press
What’s behind Golden Knights’ slow start?
The defending Western Conference champs are 1-4-0.
- Joey Alfieri
PHT Morning Skate: How Bruins kept McDavid in check; Dallas’ solid start
Friday's collection of links.
- Joey Alfieri
The Buzzer: Kessel, Perron tally hat tricks; Campbell blanks Habs
A look at Thursday night's action.
- Sean Leahy
Myers’ frustration boils over after penalty-filled period vs. Predators
Hate resurfaces between Jets, Predators in first meeting since playoffs.
- Scott Billeck
David Pastrnak’s silky smooth hands on display vs. Oilers (Video)
Pastrnak has hit the 30-goal mark in each of the past two seasons.
- Sean Leahy
Predators’ Austin Watson has suspension reduced to 18 games
He had previously been suspended for 27 games.
- Adam Gretz
Flyers woes continue: Injury sidelines Patrick 7-10 days
This is the second significant injury to a Flyers forward already this season.
- Adam Gretz
We’re about to find out what Oilers are capable of
Edmonton's early season schedule couldn't possibly be any tougher.
- Adam Gretz
Rangers benching Shattenkirk part of recovery process
Kevin Shattenkirk will sit on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks.
- Sean Leahy
Predators seek revenge against Jets
There's a lot at stake, even in early October.
- Scott Billeck
PHT Morning Skate: Bergeron thriving after limited preseason; No panic over Boeser
Thursday's collection of links.
- Scott Billeck
The Buzzer: Tkachuk nets first, second NHL goals; Voracek goes off
Washington wins Cup Final rematch; Philly bounces back after Tuesday crushing.
- Scott Billeck
Flyers' power play keys win over Senators
The Philadelphia Flyers bounced back from their loss to the Sharks with a 7-4 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Capitals top Golden Knights in Stanley Cup rematch
The Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights in a Stanley Cup rematch with a dominant game from Evgeny Kuznetsov and two goals from Alex Ovechkin.
Kuznetsov is Backstrom's favorite player to watch
Nicklas Backstrom talks about the Washington Capitals trying to stay on top after winning the Stanley Cup, what it's like to play with Evgeny Kuznetsov and more.
Capitals top struggling Vegas in rematch
Washington produces repeat performance in Stanley Cup Final rematch against Vegas.
- Scott Billeck
Ovechkin's goal keeps Capitals ahead of Vegas
Alex Ovechkin scores his second goal of the game, increasing the Washington Capitals' lead to 4-2 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.
Smith cuts Caps' lead to 3-2
The Vegas Golden Knights cut the Washington Capitals lead to 3-2 after Reilly Smith scored to answer the Caps' third goal of the night, making it a one-goal game again.
Backstrom extends Caps' lead on the power play
Nicklas Backstrom scores on the power play to extend Washington's lead to 3-1 over Vegas.
Vegas Knights' Eakin cuts Capitals' lead in half
Cody Eakin gets the Vegas Golden Knights on the board, bringing the Stanley Cup rematch vs. the Washington Capitals to 2-1.
Ovechkin goes top shelf to put Caps up 2-0
Alex Ovechkin put the Washington Capitals up 2-0 over the Vegas Golden Knights after takin advantae of a 2-on-1 rush, getting a high shot past goaltender Marc-André Fleury.
Kuznetsov gets Caps on the board on power play
Washington forward Evgeny Kuznetsov scores on the power play, netting the Capitals' first goal in a Stanley Cup Final rematch vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.
Brady Tkachuk’s first NHL goal puts family in rare territory
Brady joins brother Matthew, father Keith as NHL goal scorers.
- Scott Billeck
Caps' Wilson, Preds' Watson appeal NHL suspensions
Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson and Nashville Predators' Austin Watson appealed their NHL suspensions with the possibility of reducing them.
Notable goalie injuries a week into NHL season
NHL on NBC reviews the rash goaltenders dealing with injuries only seven days into the new season.
Murray has no timetable to return for Penguins
Matt Murray suffered another concussion during a practice in Pittsburgh, but the Penguins get the sense that he won't be on the shelf for too long.
Why Shattenkirk is a healthy scratch for Rangers
New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk continues to be a healthy scratch as the team hopes gets back to his previous form before returning to the lineup.
Nash prioritizing health, family over NHL future
Free agent Rick Nash is getting his healthy in the right spot and spending time with his family before deciding what his future plans are.
WATCH LIVE: Capitals, Golden Knights on Wednesday Night Hockey
It's a Stanley Cup Final rematch in D.C.
- Sean Leahy