Hockey headlines for October 16, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

‘Desperate’ Sabres tackle challenges to top Ottawa, 8-4, for first win of season (Buffalo News)
Blackhawks crush Blues in statement win: 'You can tell their confidence is different' (Chicago Sun-Times)
Detroit Red Wings keep streaking, zip past Florida Panthers, 4-1, for 3rd straight win (Detroit Free Press)
Senators fear Brady Tkachuk could miss two months as captain gets second opinion on injury (Ottawa Sun)
Vincent Trocheck to miss at least seven more games in Rangers injury blow (New York Post)
What does the Lightning trading goaltender Pheonix Copley mean? (Tampa Bay Times)
Steve Staios puts faith in Ottawa Senators to improve after last season's breakthrough (Ottawa Sun)
Blackhawks' Nick Foligno taking 'brief leave of absence' for daughter's surgery (Chicago Sun-Times)
Jeff Gorton's road from Habs heartbreak to guiding team back to glory (Montreal Gazette)
He gives the Caps flexibility — and the occasional between-the-legs pass (Washington Post)
Joel Hofer gives up seven goals as Blackhawks beat Blues, 8-3 (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Rangers see reasons to not hit panic button after historic Garden scoring woes (New York Post)
Isles not panicking amid winless start to season (New York Newsday)
After two close losses, San Jose Sharks take big step back in key areas (San Jose Mercury News)
Kings have been paying the price for their penalties (Los Angeles Daily News)
Patrick Roy making lineup change as Islanders look for first win (New York Post)
Andrew Brunette explains why Predators scratched Brady Martin in last 2 games (The Tennessean)
Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm ‘close’ to returning from hamstring injury (Boston Globe)
Jake Middleton hit leaves Matt Duchene injured, Wild ignited (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Panthers give injury update on Dmitry Kulikov. How long will he be out? (Miami Herald)
Stars forward Matt Duchene day-to-day following hit during Wild game (Dallas Morning News)
Jordan Binnington, Joel Hofer to split time more often as Blues prepare for Olympic schedule (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
How Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi’s life changed with one phone call (Raleigh News & Observer)
Ducks’ Chris Kreider brings welcome confidence to power play (Orange County Register)
Sky’s the limit for Jets’ high-flying ace (Winnipeg Free Press)
Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is healthy and hanging on to his job (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
It's tough to be the extra forward. Just ask Linus Karlsson (Vancouver Province)
Close friends Gavin Brindley, Adam Fantilli excited to share NHL ice for first time, under unexpected circumstances (Denver Post)
Alexander Steen one of three members in the next class of the Blues Hall of Fame (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Stars fans express uneasiness about potential departure from Dallas at home opener (Dallas Morning News)
Utah Mammoth mascot revealed: Meet ‘Tusky’ (Salt Lake Tribune)