NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Capitals made a major shakeup by trading veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks. Meanwhile, the Sabres addressed their blueline by acquiring Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Colton Parayko. The Blues' star Parayko invoked his no-movement clause to block a trade to Buffalo. The Blue Jackets added scoring punch by trading for Canucks forward Conor Garland as they chase their first playoff berth since 2020. The Red Wings brought back forward David Perron in a deal with the Senators, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick. The Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd in a trade with the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman and multiple draft picks.
Trade Deadline Moves (Continued)
The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-rounder in 2026. The Stars bolstered their forward depth by acquiring Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick. The Wild added veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Ducks secured their future by signing forward Ryan Poehling to a four-year, $15 million extension during his first season with the team.
On-Ice Action
Penguins forward Malkin received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's game, potentially facing supplemental discipline. The Golden Knights placed oft-injured captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
NHL Power Rankings reveal the games each fan base should circle on their March calendar. As the trade deadline approaches Friday, teams continue maneuvering for playoff positioning. The deadline deals have significantly reshaped rosters across the league, with contenders loading up while others begin retooling for the future.
Women's Hockey Milestone
A PWHL game on April 4 between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden is sold out, expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game.