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Bruins' McAvoy, hit in mouth by puck, has surgery
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy had surgery Wednesday to repair facial injuries after being hit in the mouth by a slap shot. He will be sidelined indefinitely.[read more]

Source: Neck guards mandatory at '26 Games
Neck guards will be mandatory for all hockey players at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milano-Cortana, a source confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

Kings' Doughty to IR after taking shot off foot
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve after being hit by a shot on his left foot.[read more]

👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?[read more]

Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ 'mishap'
Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is out indefinitely after what coach Paul Maurice described as a "barbecuing mishap."[read more]

Isles' Schaefer earns Team Canada consideration
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is just 18 years old, has earned Canadian Olympic team consideration with his stellar play this season.[read more]

Source: No further discipline for Stars' Rantanen
The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not receive any supplemental discipline for his boarding major against the Islanders, a source told ESPN.[read more]

Panthers, Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys
The teams will wear the jerseys when they play one another outdoors at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.[read more]

Flyers to honor young cancer patients with pregame SkateSkins
The custom skate accessories were designed as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.[read more]

Which 16 teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark
Here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.[read more]