William Nylander is off to a rocking start in 2025-26. He leads the Toronto Maple Leafs offensively, scoring twice and tallying nine helpers in just six games. The Swede has cashed the Over in assists in three consecutive outings, tallying six helpers during that span.

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Nashville has earned at least one point in 16 of its last 23 games against Anaheim (13-7-3). The Predators posted a six-game winning streak against the Ducks from Nov. 22, 2021-March 12, 2023. It was tied for Nashville’s longest winning streak vs. Anaheim in franchise history (also: Jan. 5, 2011-March 18, 2012).

Brad Marchand is in for a emotional night in his return to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins with the Florida Panthers.

A showdown with the Sharks should provide the Islanders a chance to get things right in their own zone (and blue paint), but San Jose does have some pop with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli and Michael Misa, who was taken No. 2 behind Schaefer during the NHL Draft in June.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks NHL game from October 21, 2025 on ESPN.

NEW YORK -- The NHL is looking to invest more time and money into efforts to grow the game internationally, particularly in Europe, Commissioner Gary Bettman said following the League's Board of Governors meeting Wednesday. International growth was addressed during the BOG meeting with a presentation from the NHL and a discussion.

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The Los Angeles Kings legend announced in September that the 2025-26 NHL season will be his last. When the campaign is over, the 38-year old all-time great from Slovenia will retire. But in the meantime, he's got a chance to add to an incredible legacy, beginning Tuesday night as the season gets underway.