Per ESPN's reporting published at 2026-09-22T03:11:33Z, William Eklund scored a goal against the Montreal Canadiens. Therefore, the goal represents a scoring event for Eklund in that contest.
But ESPN's coverage extended beyond the Canadiens game, as the same day featured additional NHL content highlighted by the network.
ESPN's highlights for the Minnesota Wild versus Chicago Blackhawks game, published at 2026-09-22T02:50:18Z, are noted in the source, indicating that the network posted a highlight reel for that matchup.
Similarly, ESPN's highlights for the New York Rangers versus New Jersey Devils game, published at 2026-09-22T01:43:45Z, are recorded in the source, showing that the network also provided a highlight package for that contest.
The Stars signed forward Sam Steel to a $14.8 million, four-year contract extension that will begin next season and run through the 2030-31 campaign, according to ESPN's reporting published at 2026-09-21T19:06:22Z.
ESPN reported on 2026-09-21T18:50:33Z that Washington Capitals' forward Alex Ovechkin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, noting that the injury comes less than two weeks before the Capitals' season opener.
Taken together, these items constitute the NHL stories ESPN featured on September 22, 2026, ranging from Eklund's goal to contract signings, injury updates, and game highlights from other teams.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN. Top story: "William Eklund scores goal vs. Canadiens" (ESPN).