Injury and lineup notes ripple through the NHL, with Luukkonen re-aggravating a lower-body issue for Buffalo and Huberdeau among those being evaluated in Calgary. Kotkaniemi also sidelined by a stick-to-face incident but nearing return. Vlasic, Hart, Varlamov, and Lee provide goaltending and lineup updates shaping early-season depth charts. Namestnikov, Toews, Batherson, Eller, Jensen, Rust, and others surface in practice or status updates, signaling streaming and matchup considerations for fantasy managers this week.

Rumors swirl around Hutson, McLeod, Hart, and Markstrom, hinting at potential roster moves or extension talks that could alter upside in the near term. Namestnikov practicing with Winnipeg, Toews listed day-to-day, and Batherson skating keep watch on several teams’ depth and PP time as injuries create opportunities. Overall, the note pack emphasizes timing of returns and which players could emerge as fantasy differences if healthy.

Fantasy takeaway: monitor status updates and practice reports closely, as even minor timing shifts can open or close top-line and power-play opportunities. The mix of returns, evaluations, and rumours suggests flexible rostering and opportunistic adds over the next several days.

Training camps open with a flurry of injury notes and precaution rests across the NHL. Slavin will miss the start for Carolina as a precaution; Brossoit out long-term after hip surgery for Chicago; Hyman and Zuccarello sideline early, with Hyman eyeing a return in early November and Zuccarello possibly out to start the season. Predators’ Molendyk and Reid nursing lower-body issues; Josi cleared on the health front but dealing with POTS concerns. Kovacevic could miss January for New Jersey. Engvall and Varlamov limited for New York Islanders; Bonk day-to-day for Philadelphia. McGroarty, Acciari, Letang, and Sourdif noted with various injuries or medical considerations. Several players face extended timelines or are progressing back, shaping early-season depth and fantasy projections.

Leevi Merilainen recorded his second shutout in three games, making 24 saves as the Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 2-0. The Senators have now won three consecutive games, while the Islanders saw their winning streak halted at three. Adam Gaudette provided the game's first goal, redirecting a shot from Tyler Kleven in the first period, with Artem Zub sealing the victory with a late empty-net goal.

Islanders' goaltender Marcus Hogberg made 23 saves in a game that marked a disappointing start to their seven-game homestand. Despite Ilya Sorokin's availability, he did not play due to illness. The Islanders' defensive efforts included killing off four penalties recently, showcasing a resilient penalty kill, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

Leevi Merilainen propelled the Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders, securing his second shutout in just three games. With 24 saves, Merilainen was instrumental in halting the Islanders' three-game winning streak while the Senators celebrated their own third consecutive win.

The game's scoring began with Adam Gaudette redirecting a Tyler Kleven shot past Islanders' goalie Marcus Hogberg early in the first period. Artem Zub capped the game with his first goal of the season, sealing the win with a shot into an empty net in the final moments.

In a notable absence for the Islanders, Ilya Sorokin was available but did not play due to illness, with Semyon Varlamov still on injured reserve. The loss marks a challenging start to a seven-game homestand for New York.