LA Kings rally past Vegas in a roller-coaster night, powered by a youth surge led by Quinton Byfield and Brent Clarke, turning a difficult start into a shootout win and signaling bigger roles for LA’s youngsters this season.

Across the league, Calgary’s Dustin Wolf steals the spotlight in a dramatic Battle of Alberta comeback, while Kadri, Zary, and Coleman pace the rally. Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl hits 400 career goals as McDavid remains a constant threat, and Boston’s Posternok leads a disciplined, Sturm-era win. Montreal flashes bright spots on opening night, hinting at growth for the Canadiens.

Montreal climbs into playoff talk as Suzuki leads a hungry core that believes it can beat anybody. The team expects tougher nights and bigger moments, with Slafkovský and Xhekaj emerging as the new heartbeat. Caufield and Newhook are pegged as catalysts for a deeper attack, while management guards the core at the deadline. A Florida overtime memory and a front-office push set the tone for a confident, continuity-driven season.

Connor McDavid’s two-year extension with Edmonton keeps his cap hit at 12.5M and locks his prime in Oilers blue and orange for the next stretch, signaling a strong runway toward a real Cup run and creating clear fantasy implications around Edmonton’s top line and depth pieces. The ovation chatter, plus the broader salary-growth talk for 10M+ players, frames a market shift that fantasy managers must account for when valuing Oilers assets and surrounding contributors.

The in-season Cup draft adds a playful but sharp layer: Emily Agard and Randep Randep join as fresh contestants as the league’s crown and the Cup ride on a snake order draft with bold picks, spicy taunts, and rules around the Waffle House penalty. The episode threads in reminders about Panthers defending the Cup, the opening-night rosters, and a parade of teams from across the NHL that could move the needle for fantasy rosters all season long.