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Getting ready for the 2026-27 NHL regular season with a jam-packed episode this week:
- Zegras gets a penalty for tucking his jersey -- the first time it's been called in 13 years!
- Canucks' Chytil injured after run-in with ref
- Kraken's Ottavainen gets his revenge on the Flames' Othmann, picking up 2, 5, and 10, including an instigator penalty
- Caps' Cristall gets the first fine of the preseason for a crosscheck to the face
- Three suspensions to start the season as McAvoy and Grieg carry over, and Hellebuyck is a no-show
- Soucy's controversial hit takes out Zellweger
- Sens' Blais hits Leafs' Blankenberg, then Brisson steps in but avoids an instigator penalty
- Blackhawks' Spellacy gets tossed for a headbutt, but no fine or suspension
- Refs rack up the miles last season - 3.1 million of 'em
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