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19 September 2026
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Interviews
Plyushchev: I Wouldn't Have Kept Gusev on the Roster
Former Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev criticized free agent Nikita Gusev for again skipping pre-season training with Dinamo Moscow.
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Ice hockey
Kyle Konin to Be Lightning's Emergency Backup Goalie
The 28-year-old American, a Tampa resident, has already been added to NHL game-day rosters five times since 2021/22 due to injuries to other goaltenders.
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Transfers
Pavol Regenda joins HV71
The 26-year-old Slovak forward, who spent last season with San Jose's organisation, has signed a one-year deal with the Swedish club HV71.
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Transfers
Brennan Othmann signs new deal with Flames
Calgary re-signed Brennan Othmann to a one-year, two-way contract worth up to $975,000 in the NHL, ending his RFA status.
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Interviews
Quinn Hughes: Wild delay isn't about joining brothers
Quinn Hughes says the slow pace of his Minnesota extension talks isn't tied to a desire to join brothers Jack and Luke at New Jersey.
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Interviews
Ovechkina on Alexander Ovechkin's NHL Future
Alexander Ovechkin's mother, Tatiana Ovechkina, says health and desire will decide whether this season is his last in the NHL with Washington.
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Results
Dinamo Minsk beat Sibir for first win of the season
Sergei Bryliov's Dinamo Minsk defeated Sibir 4:1 in the KHL, claiming their first victory of 2026/27 as Sibir slipped to a fifth loss in six games.
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Matches
Gatiyatulin finishes press conference despite drone alert
A drone-attack alert hit Sochi during Ak Bars coach Gatiyatulin's press conference after a 3-2 loss; he answered every question before leaving.
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Results
Metallurg Blank Barys 3-0 in Magnitogorsk
Khabarov, Korobkin and Mikhailis scored inside seven minutes as Metallurg climbed to second, denying league-top-scorers Barys.
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18 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Vasilyev Slams Latvia Over Ovechkin Entry Ban
Two-time Olympic biathlon champion Dmitry Vasilyev mocked Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania after Ovechkin was barred from entering Latvia, comparing the Baltic states to a mosquito.
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Results
Sochi Beat Ak Bars Kazan for First KHL Win
Goals from Korostelev, Cameron Lee and Vengryzhanovsky gave Sochi a 3:2 home win over Ak Bars, their first victory of the KHL season.
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Daily digest
Ice hockey: the main stories of 18.09.2026
Yaroslavl are 6-0 from the start of the season and now sit top of the Western Conference, and they have got there the same way each time: low totals, a lead protected, the game seen out. Lokomotiv…
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Interviews
Evgeni Malkin on His Future With the Penguins
The 40-year-old, who signed a one-year extension in the offseason, says he'll keep playing only as long as his body lets him help Pittsburgh win.
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Results
Lokomotiv Wins Sixth Straight to Top Western Conference
Radulov and Kuzin scored as Lokomotiv beat Avangard 2:1 in Yaroslavl, extending their perfect start to six wins and 12 points atop the KHL West.
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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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