- Hurts FLANot in model yet
Broke after the model's last run: FLA's 37% vs BOS doesn't reflect it yet and may be overstated until predictions refresh.
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- Medium impactInjuryPanthers' Marchand could be back in 6 weeks after knee injuryCovered by 1 source
- High impactGoaliePROJECTED LINEUP: Levi to start & Hyman returns for Saturday's meeting with Canucks 11.01.26
- Affects EDM
The model infers the goalie from recent starts — a confirmed different starter isn't reflected in EDM's 74% vs VAN.
Covered by 2 sources - High impactInjuryRELEASE: Oilers activate Devon Levi & Zach Hyman off IR
- Helps EDM
Reflected in the model's injury count, but absences are weighted by position, not player quality — a key player's absence can still be under-weighted in EDM's 74%.
Covered by 1 source - High impactInjuryVilmanis exits in first period with injury against Capitals
- Hurts FLA
Reflected in the model's injury count, but absences are weighted by position, not player quality — a key player's absence can still be under-weighted in FLA's 37%.
- Hurts WSH
Reflected in the model's injury count, but absences are weighted by position, not player quality — a key player's absence can still be under-weighted in WSH's 47%.
Covered by 4 sources - High impactTransactionHellebuyck cites 'challenging circumstances' among reasons for trade request
- Affects NJD
Roster and deployment changes reach the model only through results — NJD's 53% vs TOR is based on games before this.
Covered by 2 sources - High impactInjuryMinnesota Wild Brock Faber knows skull injury could have been a lot worse
- Hurts MIN
Reflected in the model's injury count, but absences are weighted by position, not player quality — a key player's absence can still be under-weighted in MIN's 56%.
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- LineupMedium impactMTLTORTavares returns to lineup vs. Canadiens
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of things to sort out before Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. One is relatively straightforward: getting the right players into the lineup.…
3 sources · 6 articlesOnly Canadian outletsWeight100Next: TOR vs NJD Tomorrow· model 47%
- TransactionMedium impactTBLCHIDET⚡ Seven teams that could win Nikita Kucherov derby
The hockey world was shocked by the Lightning star asking for a trade. Here's who could make a deal happen.
5 sources · 9 articlesWeight100Next: TBL @ WPG Tomorrow· model 57%
- InjuryMedium impactNYRBOSPITHagens Placed on IR, Expected to Miss a “Few Weeks”
BOSTON – James Hagens will be sidelined for the next few weeks, according to head coach Marco Sturm. The rookie forward was placed on injured reserve on Saturday morning after exiting Thursday’s win over the Penguins in Pittsburgh during the third period. Hagens, who was cutting to the net, was
2 sources · 3 articlesWeight100Next: NYR @ EDM in 2 days· model 41%
- TransactionMedium impactBOSPITBruins Should Consider Trading Pavel Zacha Now for Highest Value
The Boston Bruins season has started off promising with a 12-4-1 record, sitting atop the Atlantic Division. Head coach Marco Sturm’s leadership has taken the Bruins to heights not thought…
3 sourcesWeight100Next: BOS vs FLA in 17h· model 63%
- InjuryMedium impactTORPITMTLToronto Maple Leafs John Tavares playing status update November 6 2026
TORONTO -- John Tavares will return for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN). The forward missed their past nine games with a lower-body injury sustained Oct. 15 in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
4 sourcesWeight100Next: TOR vs NJD Tomorrow· model 47%
- InjuryHigh impactMTLDemidov progressing in return from injury
Demidov, who has been out since Oct. 3 with a lower-body injury, has been skating with the team and is progressing in his recovery, but remains without an exact timeline for his return, general manager Kent Hughes said to Sportsnet’s Eric Engels.
4 sourcesOnly Canadian outletsWeight100Next: MTL vs MIN in 3 days· model 44%
- InjuryMedium impactFLAWSHLundell out versus the Capitals, listed as day-to-day
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Florida Panthers will be without forward Anton Lundell to start their three-game road trip. Ahead of Saturday’s matinee matchup against the Washington Capitals, head coach Paul Maurice announced the Finnish center is out with an injury and considered day-to-day. At this time, the injury is undisclosed.
2 sourcesWeight96Next: FLA @ BOS in 17h· model 37%
- TransactionMedium impactNYRRangers put goalie Reimer on waivers after just one start
The New York Rangers placed goalie James Reimer on waivers Thursday after just one start in net for the Blueshirts.
2 sources · 3 articlesWeight94Next: NYR @ EDM in 2 days· model 41%
- FormEDMANAMTLGretzky awed by McDavid's hot start
Despite seeing his records at risk, Gretzky had nothing but praise for the current Oilers superstar as he pushes to break The Great One’s single-season points record.
4 sources · 8 articlesOnly Canadian outletsWeight86Next: EDM vs VAN in 2h· model 74%
- LineupMedium impactBUFCBJOTTSabres’ Ryan McLeod, Louis Crevier healthy scratches Friday against Columbus
Jiri Kulich and Conor Timmins are expected to enter the Sabres’ lineup in Friday’s game.
3 sources · 4 articlesWeight86Next: BUF vs VGK in 19h· model 49%
- InjuryMedium impactLAKPITla-kings-activate-alex-turcotte-from-injured-reserve-november-7
The LA Kings have activated forward Alex Turcotte from injured reserve (IR). The Kings return to action tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins at 6:00 p.m. Pacific.
1 sourceWeight59Next: LAK vs PIT in 54m· model 54%
- LineupMedium impactPHINYRPhiladelphia Flyers New York Rangers game preview November 5 2026
FLYERS (4-9-4) at RANGERS (8-7-1) 7 p.m. ET; NBCSP, MSG Flyers projected lineup Trevor Zegras -- Christian Dvorak -- Travis Konecny Tyson Foerster -- Noah Cates -- Matvei Michkov Porter Martone -- Cole Knuble -- Owen Tippett Denver Barkey -- Sean Couturier -- Noel Acciari Travis Sanheim -- Jamie Drysdale
2 sources · 3 articlesWeight57Next: PHI @ CGY Tomorrow· model 51%
- FormOTTUTAErsson building confidence with strong road trip
The first few games of Sam Ersson’s career as an Ottawa Senator didn’t go as smoothly as he would have liked — but the last few have been stellar, with the Swede compiling a 2-0-1 record and a .942 save percentage over his last three appearances. “I’m feeling, obviously, better.
2 sources · 3 articlesWeight49Next: OTT vs WSH in 3 days· model 53%
- LineupMedium impactFLAWSHFlorida Panthers Washington Capitals game preview November 7 2026
PANTHERS (9-5-2) at CAPITALS (8-6-0) 12:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MNMT, SN Panthers projected lineup Brady Tkachuk -- Sam Bennett -- Matthew Tkachuk Carter Verhaeghe -- Sam Reinhart -- Sandis Vilmanis Cole Reinhardt -- Eetu Luostarinen -- Lars Eller Bokondji Imama -- Cole Schwindt -- Garnet Hathaway Gustav Forsling -- Aaron
1 source · 2 articlesWeight48Next: FLA @ BOS in 17h· model 37%
- CoachingMedium impactFLAWSHRECAP: Brady Tkachuk scores twice in loss to Capitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Came up just short. In the first game of the three-game road trip, the Florida Panthers fell 4-3 to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Saturday. With the loss, the Panthers sit at 9-6-2. “We were really good early,” head coach Paul Maurice said after
1 sourceWeight47Next: FLA @ BOS in 17h· model 37%
- LineupMedium impactPITBOSLAKFlorida Panthers Boston Bruins game preview November 8 2026
PANTHERS (9-6-2) at BRUINS (12-4-1) 1 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, NHLN, NESN, SN1, TVAS Panthers projected lineup Brady Tkachuk -- Sam Bennett -- Matthew Tkachuk Carter Verhaeghe -- Sam Reinhart -- Lars Eller Eetu Luostarinen -- Cole Schwindt -- Cole Reinhardt Bokondji Imama -- Garnet Hathaway Gustav Forsling -- Aaron Ekblad
1 source · 5 articlesWeight46Next: BOS vs FLA in 17h· model 63%
- TransactionMedium impactEDMRELEASE: Oilers place Atro Leppanen on waivers
EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Atro Leppanen on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Bakersfield Condors, the team announced on Saturday.
1 sourceWeight45Next: EDM vs VAN in 2h· model 74%
- FormSTLNJDNYRSt. Louis Blues Nashville Predators game recap November 7 2026
NASHVILLE -- Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist when the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.
2 sources · 13 articlesWeight42Next: STL vs DET in 3 days· model 61%
- TransactionMedium impactNYRReimer placed on unconditional waivers
James Reimer’s stint with the New York Rangers is already over.
1 sourceWeight41Next: NYR @ EDM in 2 days· model 41%
- InjuryMedium impactCARSEACarolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal playing status Global Series vs Seattle Kraken
MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- Jordan Staal was back on the ice with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday and hopes to return during the 2026 NHL Global Series Finland next week. The Hurricanes center and captain is recovering from a torn calf muscle sustained during warmups prior to a 4-1 win at
1 sourceWeight41Next: CAR @ SEA in 5 days· model 65%
- TransactionMedium impactBOSBruins Place James Hagens on IR; Recall Mikey Eyssimont
The Boston Bruins announced today that the team has placed forward James Hagens (Date of Injury: Nov. 5) on injured reserve and recalled forward Mikey Eyssimont from Providence. Hagens, 20, has appeared in 17 games with Boston this season, recording six goals and six assists for 12 points. The 5-foot-11,
1 sourceWeight40Next: BOS vs FLA in 17h· model 63%
- TransactionMedium impactEDMTwo NHL players placed on waivers for Nov. 7
Atro Leppanen and James Reimer have both been officially put on waivers on Saturday.
1 sourceWeight39Next: EDM vs VAN in 2h· model 74%
- News2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship: Top standouts from Day 2
Group stage action continued in Denmark on Saturday, with just four teams in action.
2 sources · 4 articlesWeight38 - ContractVANBUFCHIHas Elias Pettersson finally returned to form for the Canucks?
Pettersson is producing at a point-per-game pace for the first time since his contract extension, but is it legit?
3 sources · 4 articlesOnly Canadian outletsWeight37Next: VAN @ EDM in 2h· model 26%