The NHL season begins with a tripleheader on ESPN, featuring the defending champion Florida Panthers starting their title defense without key players Barkov and Tkachuk, Mike Sullivan coaching the Rangers against his former team the Penguins, Landeskog returning for the Avalanche, and Kopitar playing his final season with the Kings.
The section of I-90 from Sullivan through Liberty Lake has been reopened after being closed due to a brush fire, providing relief to commuters and travelers in the area.
The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a devastating 7-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving them at a .500 record and at least five points out of a playoff spot. The team's consistent mistakes and penalties contributed to their downfall, with 33 minutes in penalties resulting in seven power-play chances for the Maple Leafs. Penguins player Karlsson called out the team, while coach Sullivan expressed his frustration and confusion.
The human remains found in Ellsworth, Maine have been identified as 43-year-old Anson Snowdeal of Sullivan. Snowdeal, who was last seen in February of last year, was the subject of a criminal investigation and had a warrant for his arrest. While the cause and manner of death are still under investigation, it does not appear to be suspicious.
A tornado hit the city of Sullivan, Indiana, displacing 200 households, with 155 of those homes located within city limits. Three people have died, and 16 patients were treated for injuries due to the tornado. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, and the recovery process is expected to be long-term. City officials have implemented a curfew and encourage residents needing assistance to visit City Hall.
At least three people have died and nearly 200 structures have been damaged by severe weather in Sullivan County, Indiana. Emergency responders are assessing the situation and volunteers are urged to report to Sullivan High School. Residents are asked not to return to their properties until they have been given the all-clear. Numerous crews are working actively to rescue more residents from damaged structures.