Monday links…let’s go!

Tarasenko gets 1st goal for Senators in win against Lightning | NHL.com
Tkachuk has 3 points for Ottawa; Stamkos misses game with lower-body injury for Tampa Bay

Ducks hold off Hurricanes to give Cronin 1st win | NHL.com
Vatrano gets hat trick for Anaheim; Teravainen scores twice for Carolina
I hate how much I love the Mighty Ducks uniforms.

Bedard ready for 1st matchup against Matthews, Maple Leafs in Toronto | NHL.com
2023 No. 1 pick by Blackhawks takes on 2016 top selection, who is in pursuit of hat trick record

Lindholm, Flames ‘not quite there, yet’ on contract talks, GM says | NHL.com
Forward in final season of 6-year deal, can become UFA in 2024

NHL, NHLPA Pride-tape ban misses the point
The ban by the NHL, in consultation with the NHL Players’ Association, prohibiting the use of Pride tape is well intended but misses the point, writes Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean.

Los Angeles Kings’ Viktor Arvidsson to miss first two games of regular season
Arvidsson sustained a lower-body practice in practice on Monday.
Arvi’s injury appears to be related to his back.

12 NHL players in opportunistic spots in the lineup to start the season
Whether it’s top line, top pair or top power play, these players find themselves in opportunities with great minutes and…
Happy Monday, yall!