Week 1 new NHL season: Puck Podcast October 5, 2026

Alexander Ovechkin’s farewell tour headlines a wild opening week as the Washington Capitals’ icon announces his final NHL season. Are the Florida Panthers’ playoff damaged by Alexander Barkov’s latest injury? The Detroit Red Wings spiral into chaos amid “Sell the Team” chants and Simon Edvinsson’s trade demand. Can Toronto’s blockbuster deal for Kirill Marchenko stabilize their season? Eddie Garcia and guest host Alex Wiederspiel offer sharp insights into Igor Shesterkin’s historic goalie goal for the New York Rangers, and Evan Bouchard’s record-setting start for the Edmonton Oilers. Hot topics include the fallout from key injuries across the league, Boston Bruins’ new captain David Pastrnak, and the shifting battle for playoff spots in the Metropolitan Division. Don’t miss this fast-paced breakdown of the NHL’s top stories and early-season surprises. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.