Ice hockey news for 18 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
18 September 2026
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Interviews
Capitals GM Weighs In on Ovechkin Ad Backlash
Washington GM Chris Patrick says he understands the criticism of Alexander Ovechkin's United Russia campaign video but feels for his captain's tough position.
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Ice hockey
Hašek Questions Ovechkin's Neutrality Claims
Dominik Hašek criticized Alexander Ovechkin for appearing in a United Russia campaign video, saying the words on peace contradict his actions.
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Interviews
Andrei Razin Snaps at Reporter Over Tkachev Question
Metallurg's head coach lost his temper at a post-match press conference after being asked about forward Vladimir Tkachev's performance, then walked out.
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Results
Spartak beat Traktor for fifth straight KHL win
Daniil Orlov, Daniil Gutik and Danil Pivchulin scored as Spartak won 3-1 at Traktor to move top of the KHL Western Conference on 10 points.
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Ice hockey
Guberniev Reacts to Ovechkin's Latvia Entry Ban
Russian commentator Dmitry Guberniev dismissed Latvia's decision to bar Washington forward Alexander Ovechkin and boxing official Umar Kremlev from entering the country.
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Ice hockey
Matvei Michkov Sheds 13.5 kg Over Summer
The Philadelphia forward says he lost 13.5 kilograms in the off-season and feels ready for his final entry-level contract year with the Flyers.
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Interviews
Ilya Samsonov Explains Move to San Jose Sharks
The goaltender says the Sharks were his top choice all summer, admits recent seasons fell short, and vows to fight for playing time to rebuild his NHL form.
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Transfers
Carolina still eyeing Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck
Journalist Pierre LeBrun says Carolina remains interested in Hellebuyck, with a trade involving Alexander Nikishin among the scenarios discussed.
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Interviews
Kamalov: Torpedo's New Volga Arena Feels Like Home
Defenceman Nikita Kamalov compares Torpedo's new Volga Arena to SKA Arena after their 3:2 opening win over Ak Bars Kazan.
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Transfers
Nikishin's agent denies KHL return amid Carolina standoff
Alexander Chernykh says Nikishin has no plans to leave the NHL as the defenceman remains a restricted free agent without a contract in Carolina.
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Ice hockey
Valuev Defends Ovechkin Over Campaign Video Backlash
State Duma deputy Nikolai Valuev dismissed Western criticism of Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin for appearing in a United Russia election ad, calling him free to state his views.
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Transfers
NHL's $10m Contracts Multiply as Salary Cap Surges
New deals for Cutter Gauthier, Drake Batherson and Ryan Leonard show why 35 NHL players now earn $10m or more per season, up from 20 a year ago.
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Interviews
Razin Declines to Elaborate After Metallurg Loss
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin apologized to fans after a 2:3 defeat to Spartak, calling the new Korotkov-Tkachev-Iskhakov line a coaching staff decision.
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Injuries
Brad Marchand Out for Panthers' Start to NHL Season
The Florida forward is recovering from August surgery on a lower-body injury and will spend October on rehab, coach Paul Maurice says.
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Ice hockey
Capitals Skip Ovechkin Birthday Post on X
Washington marked Alexander Ovechkin's 41st birthday on its website but not on X, breaking a three-year streak of social media greetings for the captain.
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Transfers
Torpedo Sign Defenceman Yaroslav Dyblenko
Torpedo have added 32-year-old Yaroslav Dyblenko on a one-year deal, bringing in a defenceman who posted 19 points for Amur last KHL season.
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Interviews
Nikita Zadorov Wary of Returning to Russia
The Bruins defenceman says new Russian laws make it unclear which of his anti-war comments could put him at legal risk if he goes home.
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Transfers
Kucherov Reportedly Seeking $20 Million a Year
Journalist Chris Johnston says Nikita Kucherov is seeking around $20 million annually over six years in new contract talks with Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Interviews
Ovechkin Explains His View on Breaking Scoring Records
The Capitals star says whichever record stands will always be more valuable than the one that replaces it, and confirmed plans for a personal museum.
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Interviews
Carbery: Ovechkin's Video Cameo Changes Nothing
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery says his view of captain Alexander Ovechkin is unaffected by the winger's brief appearance in a United Russia campaign video.
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Matches
Babcock to Start Season With McDavid-Draisaitl Line
Oilers coach Mike Babcock plans to open the season with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together, still undecided on their third linemate.
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Injuries
Dynamo Sideline Nikita Tertyshny Until Mid-October
Dynamo forward Nikita Tertyshny will miss action until mid-October after failing to finish a match against Severstal with a lower-body injury.
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Interviews
Dylan Larkin Won't Explain Trade Request From Red Wings
The 30-year-old forward, stripped of Detroit's captaincy, says he may never reveal why he asked for a trade and denies reports naming Vegas, Florida, Minnesota and Dallas.
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Interviews
Boris Mikhailov: CSKA's Start to KHL Season Poor
The two-time Olympic champion says CSKA's attack is the problem despite a 4:0 win over Sochi, and predicts victory over Torpedo next.
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