Game #1: Ducks vs. Golden Knights Gameday Preview (10/02/26)

TRENDING49ers owner suspended, finedWNBA playoffsCBS, Tony Romo part waysBrowns outlast SteelersDuren, Pistons reach dealStory byStory byGame #1: Ducks vs. Golden Knights Gameday Preview (10/02/26)Derek LeeFri, October 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWhat Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look Forward to This Season?The biggest off-season news was the signing of two Anaheim Ducks powerhouse forwards: 22-year-old Cutter Gauthier and 21-year-old Leo Carlsson. After being traded to the Anaheim Ducks two years ago in 2024, Cutter Gauthier was finally signed on for another six years on an $81 million contract. There was concern about whether Anaheim could come […] The post What Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look Forward to This Season? appeared first on The Lead.The LeadNHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise?In part one of The Lead’s Pacific Division preview, one team rose even more after last year. 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The home-and-home mini-series between the Oilers and Canucks gets its second stanza on Thursday, and if it’s anything like the first go-round, it […] The post Oilers Make Bold Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl Decision appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYHabs Daily: Depth Impact, Early Criticism And Praise, KapanenHere are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Thursday. Montreal Canadiens News Oliver Kapanen […]Sportsnaut