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Marchand emotional in 'touching' return to Boston
Brad Marchand appeared to be holding back tears on the ice when the TD Garden crowd gave him a standing ovation Tuesday night during his first game as a Bruins opponent.
Back from IR, Oilers D Walman nets winner in OT
Defenseman Jake Walman, activated from injured reserve Monday after missing the season's first six games with an injury he suffered in the preseason, scored in overtime Tuesday night, lifting the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
Hughes' 3rd career hat trick lifts surging Devils
After losing the season opener, the New Jersey Devils have won five in a row, the last of which was a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, where center Jack Hughes registered the third hat trick of his NHL career.
Olympic sendoff event off; Isles to host '27 ASG
The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported Tuesday night.
Kings activate Perry, place captain Kopitar on IR
The Los Angeles Kings activated forward Corey Perry, who will be in the lineup Tuesday against the St. Blues, and placed captain captain Anze Kopitar on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Daughter doing well, Foligno back with Blackhawks
Captain Nick Foligno rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday after taking a leave of absence because of his daughter's follow-up surgery related to her congenital heart disease, and he told reporters that Milana, 12, is home now and doing well.
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Brad Marchand appeared to be holding back tears on the ice when the TD Garden crowd gave him a standing ovation Tuesday night during his first game as a Bruins opponent.

Defenseman Jake Walman, activated from injured reserve Monday after missing the season's first six games with an injury he suffered in the preseason, scored in overtime Tuesday night, lifting the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

After losing the season opener, the New Jersey Devils have won five in a row, the last of which was a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, where center Jack Hughes registered the third hat trick of his NHL career.

The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reported Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Kings activated forward Corey Perry, who will be in the lineup Tuesday against the St. Blues, and placed captain captain Anze Kopitar on injured reserve with a foot injury.

Captain Nick Foligno rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday after taking a leave of absence because of his daughter's follow-up surgery related to her congenital heart disease, and he told reporters that Milana, 12, is home now and doing well.
Connor McDavid remains No. 1, but who lands after? Here's who the ESPN panel believes is best for this season.