When it comes to his plans for the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager Kyle Davidson is focused on the growth and maturation of the organization's top prospects. That group includes a total of 11 first-round picks since the 2022 draft.

Fans interested in the full update can view the official NHL 26 patch notes for complete details. With Franchise Mode stability at the forefront and presentation updates throughout, Update 1.1.2 positions NHL 26 for a smoother and more authentic experience across all modes.

Tom Wilson and Connor McMichael each had a goal and an assist for the Washington Capitals in a 4-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Tuesday. Logan Thompson made 34 saves for the Capitals (4-0-0). Boone Jenner scored twice on the power play for the Blue Jackets (2-4-0). Jet Greaves made 19 saves.

Artemi Panarin joined the New York Rangers as a free agent in 2019, becoming their highest-scoring forward. Since 2019-20, the gifted playmaking winger sits fourth among all NHL scorers with 550 total points, including a career-high 120 points in 2023-24 when the Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy.

Pacioretty, who played for 17 seasons in the NHL, will be a special assistant to University of Michigan men's hockey head coach Brandon Naurato, according to a press release from the team.

The Chicago Blackhawks have a few forwards fighting for that final spot on the opening night roster when they team plays the Florida Panthers in Sunrise.

For the New York Rangers' 100th season, however, they're taking it all the way back to the team's first season, 1926-1927, with a jersey that replicates the look and colors of the inaugural Rangers team.

Steve Levy said he is "still on a high" from the last NHL season and can’t wait to see what this season has in store for fans. The ESPN host and play-by-play broadcast, along with analyst Ray Ferraro and NHL insider and reporter Emily Kaplan,