Matthew and Brady Tkachuk announced Wednesday that they're launching a podcast together called "W...

<p>Matthew and Brady Tkachuk announced Wednesday that they're launching a podcast together called "Wingmen."</p><p>The venture makes them the first active NHL players to own a podcast. The first episode will be out Thursday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">NHL fans, your new favorite podcast is here 🚨<br><br>Wingmen with Matthew &amp; Brady Tkachuk drops TOMORROW 🏒 <a href="https://t.co/EgRVdrqdB7">pic.twitter.com/EgRVdrqdB7</a></p>— Wingmen with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk (@Wingmenpod) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wingmenpod/status/1988669427760742882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Both Tkachuks are currently out with injuries. Brady is recovering from thumb surgery, while Matthew hasn't played this season as he heals from a torn adductor and sports hernia sustained in February.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Tkachuk brothers were named cover athletes for EA Sports' NHL 26 deluxe edition earlier this year. </p>

Boston, MA - February 20: United States LW Brady Tkachuk celebrates his goal with teammate and brother Matthew Tkachuk in the first period.

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<p>The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted its class of 2025 on Monday night, featuring six players and two builders.</p><p>Below are each inductee's accomplishments as well as highlights from their respective ceremonies.</p><h3>Zdeno Chara</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Zdeno Chara delivers his Hall of Fame speech. <a href="https://t.co/BlkSxgyUhl">pic.twitter.com/BlkSxgyUhl</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1988056404369031184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Chara is the NHL's all-time leader in games played by a defenseman (1,680) and enters the Hall in his first year of eligibility. He suited up for the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals over a 24-year career that included seven All-Star nods, a Norris Trophy, and a Stanley Cup. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The towering 6-foot-9 blue-liner was arguably the most feared player of his generation, in large part to his physical defending, as well as his blistering slap shot. Chara registered 680 points in his career, and is one of only 25 NHLers to play 200 playoff games.</p><h3>Duncan Keith</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">the newest inductee to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Duncan Keith❤️ <a href="https://t.co/rK6nXjW525">pic.twitter.com/rK6nXjW525</a></p>— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1988061040538775759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Keith is another first-year eligible inductee. He played 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks before finishing his career with a one-year stint on the Edmonton Oilers. During his time in the Windy City, Keith put together a remarkable resume, featuring three Stanley Cups, two Norris Trophies, a Conn Smythe, and three All-Star nods. Internationally, he won two Olympic gold medals with Canada.</p><h3>Alexander Mogilny</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="und" dir="ltr">Alex Mogilny's HHOF Speech <a href="https://t.co/RHt8KZQbtm">pic.twitter.com/RHt8KZQbtm</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1988087929638666377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Mogilny was unable to attend his long-awaited induction, though he submitted a virtual speech. He's been eligible for the Hall of Fame since 2009 but was overlooked despite having a long list of accomplishments. Mogilny is a Triple Gold Club member as a Stanley Cup, Olympic, and World champion. He notched 1,032 points in 990 games, and played an instrumental role in paving the way for Russians to reach the NHL as the first player to defect from the former Soviet Union.</p><p>Mogilny's career included stints with the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and Toronto Maple Leafs.</p><h3>Joe Thornton</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jumbo’s Hall of Fame speech hit us right in the feels 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/dM1zD2xocZ">pic.twitter.com/dM1zD2xocZ</a></p>— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSSharks/status/1988094732594278908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Thornton was the first overall pick in 1997 and played 24 seasons between the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers. He's widely considered one of the greatest playmakers in league history, ranking seventh in assists (1,109) and 14th in points (1,539). Thornton is one of the most accomplished players to never win a Stanley Cup, but his list of hardware includes an MVP, an Art Ross Trophy, four All-Star selections, an Olympic gold medal, and two World Cups.</p><h3>Jennifer Botterill</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jennifer Botterill is welcomed to the Hockey Hall of Fame by Jayna Hefford 👏 <a href="https://t.co/DkjvoKxCnm">pic.twitter.com/DkjvoKxCnm</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1988081259419967990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Botterill won three Olympic golds and five World Championships for Canada, ranking sixth in scoring for the country at Worlds. She had an outstanding collegiate career at Harvard, and is the only player to twice win the Patty Kazmaier Award as the NCAA's top player.</p><h3>Brianna Decker</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brianna Decker concludes her Hall of Fame speech by offering advice to young aspiring hockey players 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/ZJDND5QhhE">pic.twitter.com/ZJDND5QhhE</a></p>— BarDown (@BarDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarDown/status/1988070803917897771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Decker won six World Championships and one Olympic gold as a staple of the United States' roster throughout her career. She also claimed an NCAA national championship with Wisconsin in 2011.</p><h3>Builders</h3><p><strong>Daniele Sauvageau</strong></p><p>Sauvageau is the first woman to be inducted in the builders category. She's the general manager of the PWHL's Montreal Victoire and has an extensive history with Hockey Canada. Sauvageau won Olympic gold as head coach in 2002, and held different roles for several World Championship victories.</p><p><strong>Jack Parker</strong></p><p>Parker coached the men's hockey program at Boston University for 40 years before retiring after the 2012-13 season. He had a .643 winning percentage over that span, and captured three national championships with the Terriers. He's the NCAA's all-time record holder in wins with one team (897).</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 09: (l-r) Jack Parker, Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Joe Thornton, Jennifer Botterill, Brianna Decker and Daniele Sauvageau take part in a pregame ceremony honoring their upcoming induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame at Scotiabank Arena on November 09, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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<p>Buffalo Sabres captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7216" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7216">Rasmus Dahlin</a> is taking a temporary leave from the team to be with his fiancee in Sweden, head coach Lindy Ruff announced Friday.</p><p>Dahlin's financee, Carolina, underwent a lifesaving heart transplant over the summer. Ruff said Dahlin assured him everything's OK before the star blue-liner headed back to his home country.</p><p>There's no timeline on when Dahlin may return.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Dahlin has nine points in 14 games this season while averaging over 24 minutes per contest. He was one of six players named in June to Sweden's preliminary Olympic roster.</p><p>The Sabres are 5-5-4 this campaign.</p>

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 1: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at KeyBank Center on November 1, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3 in a shootout.

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The St. Louis Blues are "open for business" on the trade market as they sit 15th in the Western C...

<p>The St. Louis Blues are "open for business" on the trade market as they sit 15th in the Western Conference early in the 2025-26 season, <a href="https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1986817892579520611">NHL insider Frank Seravalli</a> reported on Thursday's Amazon Prime broadcast. </p><p>The Blues' rough start to the campaign prompted head coach Jim Montgomery to send a message to his group Thursday by scratching <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5678" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5678">Jordan Kyrou</a>, one of the club's highest-paid players. Though St. Louis responded with a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres, the club owns a 5-8-2 record on the year and a minus-18 goal differential.</p><p>Meanwhile, captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/589" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/589">Brayden Schenn</a> is generating interest in the trade market, Seravalli noted. Schenn was involved in rumors prior to last season's trade deadline, but a deal could be easier to facilitate now that his no-move clause has shrunk to a 15-team no-trade list.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Blues <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3211703" href="https://thescore.com/news/3211703">reportedly</a> sought a "mammoth" return for Schenn last campaign before ultimately sneaking into the playoffs as the second wild-card seed.</p><p>Schenn, 34, is under contract through 2028 at a cap hit of $6.5 million. He's managed six points in 15 games this season, but would be a serviceable addition for contenders looking to bolster their center depth. An eight-time 20-goal-scorer, Schenn helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup in 2019.</p><p>Blues general manager Doug Armstrong will have a full plate if he orchestrates any fire sale, as he's also in the process of selecting Canada's Olympic roster for February.</p>

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues looks on against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Capital One Arena on November 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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<p>St. Louis Blues forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5678" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5678">Jordan Kyrou</a> was a healthy scratch for Thursday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres.</p><p>The Blues have two wins in their past 10 games and are coming off a 6-1 shellacking at the hands of the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. </p><p>Kyrou, who's tied with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6443" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6443">Robert Thomas</a> as St. Louis' highest-paid player at $8.125 million per season, hasn't recorded a point in four games and is a minus-8 in 14 contests this season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 27-year-old had an eight-game point streak before his drought. He led the Blues with 36 goals and ranked second with 70 points last season.</p><p>Kyrou was involved in trade rumors over the summer, with the Montreal Canadiens reportedly among the interested teams. However, Kyrou's no-move clause kicked in July 1 and is active through the remainder of his contract, which expires in 2030.</p>

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Kyrou #25 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center on October 23, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.

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<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs assigned rookie forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13820" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13820">Easton Cowan</a> to the AHL on Wednesday.</p><p>The move was made to accommodate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2855" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2855">Scott Laughton</a> coming off injured reserve in time for his season debut Wednesday. Cowan is the only player within the Leafs' crowded forward group who doesn't require waivers to be sent down.</p><p>Cowan made the roster out of training camp and has produced one goal and three assists in 10 games while averaging 12:33 per contest. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Toronto drafted Cowan 29th overall in 2023. </p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 1: Easton Cowan #53 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 1, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 5-2.

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<p>Utah Jazz center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102795" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102795">Walker Kessler</a> will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1986144307846300128">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>. </p><p>Kessler missed Utah's two most recent contests but produced strong numbers in his five appearances this season. The 24-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists before being sidelined.</p><p>Kessler was in the midst of his fourth NBA season after being selected 22nd overall in the 2022 draft. He's eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Jazz entered Wednesday with a 3-4 record after finishing the 2024-25 campaign with a league-worst 17 wins.</p>

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the first half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 31, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Jazz 118-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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The Dallas Stars will host a Stadium Series contest at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20, 2027.  The venue ...

<p>The Dallas Stars will host a Stadium Series contest at AT&amp;T Stadium on Feb. 20, 2027.</p><p>The venue is the home stadium for the Dallas Cowboys and has a seating capacity of 80,000. The opponent is to be determined.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones announce the 2027 NHL Stadium Series will be hosted by the Dallas Stars at AT&amp;T Stadium ⭐ <a href="https://t.co/1asDMLouG8">pic.twitter.com/1asDMLouG8</a></p>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1985493567926661120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Dallas hosted the 2020 Winter Classic against the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl. That game drew over 85,000 attendees. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The NHL stages Stadium Series events every season. The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium this coming winter. </p>

DALLAS, TX - MAY 17: Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24), center Wyatt Johnston (53), defenseman Thomas Harley (55), right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Matt Duchene (95) skate back to center ice after a time-out during game 6 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets on May 17, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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<p>Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1685" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1685">Chris Tanev</a> was stretchered off the ice during the third period of Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers after a collision with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13822" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13822">Matvei Michkov</a>. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">a stretcher was called out for Tanev after this <a href="https://t.co/2yuqnPF88a">pic.twitter.com/2yuqnPF88a</a></p>— Omar (@TicTacTOmar) <a href="https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1984795786442395802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Tanev returned to action Saturday after a four-game absence due to an upper-body injury that many suspected to be a concussion.</p><p>He was evaluated at a hospital overnight and discharged Sunday morning, the team announced. Toronto returns to action Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Michkov was initially assessed a major penalty but it was reduced to a minor upon review. </p><p>Tanev is Toronto's top shutdown defenseman. He's notched one assist in seven games this season while averaging just under 18 minutes per night.</p><p>The Maple Leafs beat the Flyers 5-2.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 11: Chris Tanev #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>The Colorado Avalanche signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6484" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6484">Martin Necas</a> to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.</p><p>The deal carries an average annual value of $11.5 million and a full no-movement clause for the first seven years, according to <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1983941336903430291">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.</p><p>Necas was scheduled for unrestricted free agency next summer. Colorado acquired him from the Carolina Hurricanes in last season's blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen. The Avalanche cited a lack of depth as one of the reasons for the swap. Rantanen ultimately signed an eight-year deal worth $12 million per season with the Dallas Stars, who scooped him from Carolina before March's trade deadline.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Necas notched 28 points in 30 games with the Avalanche last season and has 13 points across 11 contests in 2025-26. He typically slots on the right wing of Colorado's top line alongside Nathan MacKinnon.</p><p>When Necas' new deal kicks in, he'll be Colorado's second-highest paid player behind MacKinnon's $12.6-million cap hit. However, reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, who will be eligible for an extension starting July 1, could take the top spot on the Avalanche's hierarchy in 2027-28.</p><p>The Avalanche are off to a 6-1-4 start this season and lead the league with 41 goals for. They're coming off a first-round playoff exit this spring and have only one series win since claiming the Stanley Cup in 2022.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 28: Martin Necas #88 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during the third period of the game against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena on October 28, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>The Utah Mammoth signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a> to an eight-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $10 million, the team announced Wednesday.</p><p>"We are thrilled to sign Logan and have him with us in Utah for the next eight years," general manager Bill Armstrong said. "Logan is not only an incredible player but an even better person, and we look forward to watching him grow. He, along with the rest of our core group, will have an impact in Utah for many years to come. It's a great day for Mammoth fans and another exciting moment for our organization."</p><p>Cooley, the third overall pick by the Arizona Coyotes in 2022, is off to a terrific start this season with 12 points in 11 games. He notched a career-high 65 points in 2024-25.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3362753" href="https://thescore.com/news/3362753">reportedly</a> rejected a $76.8-million contract offer from Utah before the campaign started.</p><p>The 21-year-old was scheduled to be a restricted free agent at season's end. His new deal will make him Utah's highest-paid player when it kicks in, usurping <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5594">Mikhail Sergachev</a>'s $8.5-million cap hit.</p><p>The Mammoth have built one of the most dangerous forward groups in the NHL. Cooley, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10721" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10721">Dylan Guenther</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5592" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5592">Clayton Keller</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9219" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9219">JJ Peterka</a> are all under contract through at least 2028. </p><p>Utah has used its star-studded attack to race to an 8-3-0 start, good for the top spot in the Central Division.</p>

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Logan Cooley #92 of the Utah Mammoth skates during the second period of the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on October 28, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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<p>Pittsburgh Penguins captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> became the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 career points with an assist on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3872" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3872">Bryan Rust</a>'s third-period goal against the St. Louis Blues on Monday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="und" dir="ltr">1,700 FOR 87 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/7QYjyTHS0d">pic.twitter.com/7QYjyTHS0d</a></p>— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) <a href="https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1982976403994734921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The assist was Crosby's second of the night. He added a goal late in the third period. </p><p>Crosby reached the milestone in his 1,362nd game, making him the fourth-fastest to hit the mark behind Wayne Gretzky (711), Mario Lemieux (887), and Marcel Dionne (1,257).</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Here's how Crosby stacks up on the all-time points list.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>GP</th>
<th>Points</th>
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</thead>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Ron Francis</td>
<td>1731</td>
<td>1798</td>
</tr>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Marcel Dionne</td>
<td>1348</td>
<td>1771</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Steve Yzerman</td>
<td>1514</td>
<td>1755</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Mario Lemieux</td>
<td>915</td>
<td>1723</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Sidney Crosby</td>
<td>1362</td>
<td>1701</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>"Those are players that I grew up idolizing and didn't ever think that I'd be with them or near them," Crosby said, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/crosby-becomes-ninth-player-in-nhl-history-to-reach-1-700-points?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=x">team reporter Michelle Crechiolo</a>. "So, yeah, it's something I'm grateful for, that I've been able to play this long and be part of that group."</p><p>Crosby has been a point-per-game player in all 20 of his NHL seasons, meaning he should push toward fifth all-time if he stays healthy throughout 2025-26. The 38-year-old is up to 14 points in 10 games to start the young campaign.</p><p>The three-time Stanley Cup winner is only the fourth player in league history to record the accomplishment with one franchise, according to <a href="https://x.com/Arda/status/1982975758575231323">ESPN's Arda Ocal</a>. Lemieux also did it for the Penguins, while Steve Yzerman and Gordie Howe achieved the feat with the Detroit Red Wings.</p><p>Crosby is under contract through 2027. His strong play to start the year has fueled a hot start for the Penguins, who are 7-2-1 after Monday's 6-3 win.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 25:Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates during the second period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 25, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

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<p>The Calgary Flames' poor start to the season has pushed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1182" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1182">Nazem Kadri</a>'s name into trade rumors, but the veteran center is focused on righting the ship with his current squad rather than forcing his way out of town. </p><p>"I've had to approach a lot more difficult situations than something like this," Kadri told <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/flames-nazem-kadri-in-familiar-spotlight-ahead-of-showdown-in-toronto/">Sportsnet's Eric Francis</a>. "So for me, it's really nothing that draws my attention. Obviously, there's going to be some questions about it. I'm okay to answer them, but at the end of the day I'm focused on winning hockey games."</p><p>The Flames snapped an eight-game losing streak Sunday and are last in the Western Conference at 2-7-1. Kadri would be among Calgary's most attractive trade chips if the Flames decide to sell assets. He leads the team in scoring with seven points on the young season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 35-year-old has three years remaining on his contract at a $7-million cap hit. His trade protection dropped from a full no-movement clause to a 13-team no-trade list this season, adding fuel to recent speculation. </p><p>Kadri has a long history of being in the trade spotlight, and was dealt from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Colorado Avalanche in 2019. That experience is helping him stay focused on his performance this time around.</p><p>"I don't think there's anything, from a media PR standpoint, that I haven't seen," Kadri said. </p><p>Kadri is closing in on his 1,000th NHL game. He's notched 717 points over 17 seasons, and captured a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022. </p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - OCTOBER 24: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Calgary Flames prepares for a face-off in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on October 24, 2025 in Winnipeg, Canada.

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<p>Calgary Flames goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9990" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9990">Dustin Wolf</a> lamented his club's inability to score following Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. </p><p>The Flames fired 37 shots on goal but lost for the seventh time in eight games to start the season. Calgary ranks last in the NHL with 12 goals for.</p><p>"I mean, I can't generate offense," Wolf said when asked about his club's woes on the attack, per <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/on-cusp-of-lost-season-time-for-flames-to-embrace-montreal-style-rebuild/">Sportsnet's Eric Francis</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I do my job, I try to keep the puck out of our net, and hope that our guys can generate a couple. I'm glad we got one there. We got a point, but we've got to keep working to find more offense."</p><p>The Flames had the 29th-ranked offense last season but nearly made the playoffs as a wild-card seed thanks in large part to Wolf's stellar rookie year. He owned a .910 save percentage in 53 starts en route to a runner-up finish in Calder Trophy voting.</p><p>Wolf is yet to find his footing in the new campaign, however, making saves at a .875 clip with a 3.61 goals-against average.</p><p>The Flames return to action Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, looking to snap a seven-game losing skid.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 18: Dustin Wolf #32 of the Calgary Flames reacts after allowing a goal during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on October 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p>Dallas Mavericks rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171822" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171822">Cooper Flagg</a> acknowledged he has plenty of room for improvement following a lackluster NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs.</p><p>This year's No. 1 pick finished Wednesday's contest with 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting and 10 rebounds as the Spurs dominated 125-92. Flagg started at point guard for Dallas, a position he never played across his collegiate career at Duke.</p><p>"Not great," Flagg said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46692763/cooper-flagg-manages-double-double-says-mavs-debut-not-great">ESPN's Tim MacMahon</a>. "Obviously, didn't play incredibly well, but we've got to move past it, turn our focus, and start looking toward Friday (against the Washington Wizards).</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Flagg didn't notch his first professional bucket until the second half and committed three turnovers in the loss. However, San Antonio's young players played pivotal roles, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> recording 40 points and 15 rebounds. Reigning Rookie of the Year <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121685" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121685">Stephon Castle</a> also posted 22 points while tasked with defending Flagg.</p><p>Despite the numbers, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said he was encouraged by Flagg's performance.</p><p>"I thought he played well," Kidd said. "Now, the stat line is not going to say that, but no one in this room is sitting in his shoes. As a rookie, he did fine, and he's going to learn from this game. We all will, and we'll be better next time we take the floor."</p>

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at American Airlines Center on October 22, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is sick of waiting for his top line to find chemistry...

<p>Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is sick of waiting for his top line to find chemistry following a poor showing in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.</p><p>Berube started <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3007" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3007">Max Domi</a> alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10575" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10575">Matthew Knies</a> for a fresh combination, and the Devils dominated 16-5 in shot attempts and 9-1 in scoring chances against the new-look trio, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/playerteams.php?fromseason=20252026&amp;thruseason=20252026&amp;stype=2&amp;sit=5v5&amp;score=all&amp;stdoi=oi&amp;rate=n&amp;team=TOR&amp;pos=S&amp;loc=B&amp;toi=0&amp;gpfilt=none&amp;fd=&amp;td=&amp;tgp=410&amp;lines=single&amp;draftteam=ALL">Natural Stat Trick</a>.</p><p>Matthews and Knies have played together all season, but right wing on their line has been a revolving door. Domi was the latest to step into the role, which has already featured <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13820" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13820">Easton Cowan</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2576" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2576">Calle Jarnkrok</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10885" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10885">Matias Maccelli</a> through seven games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Early on in the season, I thought they were getting their opportunities and looking pretty good," Berube said postgame, per <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-still-looking-for-top-line-answers-im-getting-tired-of-it/">Sportsnet's Luke Fox</a>. Now, it's obviously not good enough. I don't feel like they have any sustained pressure in the offensive zone. It's one and done, they're out."</p><p>Berube conceded Matthews might still be adjusting after spending the past several seasons with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a> at his side.</p><p>"It could be," Berube said. "But I'm getting tired of it, to be honest with you."</p><p>Although Matthews has notched four goals and two assists this season, his underlying numbers are underwhelming. With their captain on the ice at five-on-five, the Maple Leafs own a 45.7% expected goals rate and a 45.2% share of shot attempts.</p><p>As a team, Toronto ranks 15th in five-on-five expected goals at 50.42%. </p><p>The 3-3-1 Maple Leafs return to action Friday against the Buffalo Sabres in the first leg of a home-and-home.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 14: Auston Matthews #34 celebrates scoring a goal with Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Nashville Predators during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 14, 2025 in Toronto, ON, Canada.

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<p>Vegas Golden Knights captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1741" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1741">Mark Stone</a> is week-to-week with a wrist injury, head coach Bruce Cassidy announced Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/DannyWebster21/status/1980346702113698076">Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal</a>.</p><p>Stone left Saturday's win over the Calgary Flames after logging 13 minutes and was unable to return. He had four points in the game.</p><p>The 33-year-old is second in league scoring this season with 13 points, trailing only teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4558">Jack Eichel</a>. Stone's recorded a point in each of Vegas' six games and has produced four multi-point efforts. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Stone has dealt with injuries throughout his career. He hasn't played 70 games in a single season since 2018-19, the year the Golden Knights acquired him from the Ottawa Senators.</p><p>The Golden Knights are atop the Pacific Division with a 4-0-2 record. </p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 08: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena on October 08, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9766">Anthony Stolarz</a> is demanding more out of his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates following Saturday's overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken.</p><p>"You know, how many points are we going to leave out there?" Stolarz said, per <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/1979741459311181849">TSN's Mark Masters</a>. "The potential's there. Like, we have the skill. We have the grit. We have the grind. It's just frustrating that we can't put it together right now."</p><p>Stolarz took issue with Toronto's sloppiness in overtime, as the Leafs dropped to 3-2-1 to open the season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I mean, a lot of guys have been here for a while," Stolarz <a href="https://x.com/markhmasters/status/1979740474018816221">said</a>. "Overtime. You can't let someone beat you up the ice there and he gets a clear-cut breakaway. A minute left, you want to be on the ice in that situation, you gotta work hard. ... It cost us a point."</p><p>The 31-year-old goaltender seems to be alluding to Kraken defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9762" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9762">Josh Mahura</a> burning <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a> in the neutral zone to score the game-winning goal on a breakaway.</p><p>Stolarz nearly lost his cool during the second period after a collision with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9435" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9435">Mason Marchment</a>. That play came minutes after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4643" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4643">Brandon Carlo</a> shoved a Kraken skater into Stolarz before Seattle's third goal.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mason Marchment crashed into the Leafs' net, and Anthony Stolarz wasn’t having it. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/zjBXbyIPh7">pic.twitter.com/zjBXbyIPh7</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1979712694816247989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Maple Leafs netminder thinks his teammates could benefit from disrupting the net-front like their opponents.</p><p>"I mean, it's just playing hard," Stolarz said, according to <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/stolarz-sounds-off-on-maple-leafs-slow-start-enough-is-enough/">Sportsnet</a>. "Maybe we can take a page out of their book and start getting to the net. For us, we like to go low to high and shoot. For their goalie, it's like playing catch in the yard. He's seeing everything. We're not making it difficult."</p><p>Stolarz added, "I mean, I'm not happy. Guys are going to run me and I'm going to try to stand up for myself. ... It's not fun, I don't like having 225-pound guys landing on me. So hopefully we learned a lesson here."</p><p>Stolarz's playoff run this past spring was cut short in the second round after he was injured in a collision with Florida Panthers agitator <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3949" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3949">Sam Bennett</a>.</p><p>Stolarz entered Saturday's contest owning a .907 save percentage in four previous starts this season. He signed a four-year extension with Toronto in September. </p>

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 16: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) picks up his mask during a break in the third period of an NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 16, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.

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<p>The Ottawa Senators recently presented an eight-year contract extension to forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10496" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10496">Shane Pinto</a>, <a href="https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/1979713792926986404?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> reports.</p><p>A deal isn't imminent, Friedman notes, and it's unclear how much money the Senators offered. Pinto currently makes $3.75 million per season and is a restricted free agent after this season. </p><p>The 24-year-old isn't eligible for unrestricted free agency until 2028.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Pinto registered a career-high 21 goals and 37 points last season. He added a goal and an assist in Ottawa's first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. </p><p>The New York native is off to a blazing start this season, currently leading the NHL with seven goals in six contests.</p><p>Ottawa selected Pinto in the second round of the 2019 draft. He debuted in the 2020-21 season. </p>

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 16: Shane Pinto #12 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his game winning shootout goal against the Seattle Kraken on October 16, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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<p>Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> insists his pitching role hasn't contributed to his uncharacteristic hitting slump in the postseason.</p><p>"I don't necessarily think that the pitching has affected my hitting performance," Ohtani said through an interpreter, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46610898/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-pitching-not-cause-hitting-slump">ESPN's Alden Gonzalez</a>. "Just on the pitching side, as long as I control what I can control, I feel pretty good about putting up results. On the hitting side, just the stance, the mechanics, that's something that I do - it's a constant work in progress. I don't necessarily think so. It's hard to say."</p><p>Ohtani's hitting .147 in the playoffs with a pair of home runs and six RBIs. He's recorded just one hit through two games of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers and has struck out three times.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His cold spell comes after hitting .282 over the regular season, along with a career-high 55 homers. Ohtani also led the National League in runs (146), slugging percentage (.622), and OPS (1.014).</p><p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he's encouraged by Ohtani's recent at-bats, even if the results haven't been there.</p><p>"I think he's controlling the strike zone, I think he's still staying aggressive when he gets his pitch," Roberts said. "There was a lineout to right field, and there was three walks. There was the base hit in a run-scoring opportunity. Those are positives for me."</p><p>Ohtani has started one game on the mound in the playoffs, a six-inning effort against the Philadelphia Phillies in which he notched nine strikeouts. He made 14 starts in the regular season after not pitching at all in 2024, crafting a 2.87 ERA in 2025.</p><p>The 31-year-old is scheduled to start Friday's Game 4 against the Brewers.</p><p>The Dodgers own a 2-0 series lead with Game 3 scheduled for Thursday night in Los Angeles.</p>

MILWAUKEE, WI- OCTOBER 14, 2025: Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out on a ball way outside the strike zone with the bases loaded in the eighth inning during Game 2 of the NLCS at American Family Field on October 14, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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