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Last updated: March 18, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Playoff Race & Player Returns

Penguins star Sidney Crosby is slated to rejoin the lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, marking his first appearance since sustaining the lower-body injury that forced him out of the recent Olympic tournament. This immediate return is critical as the Pittsburgh Penguins scramble to secure a postseason berth, facing a direct challenge from the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference standings. Playoff projections across the league updated Tuesday show several tight races, especially concerning the final wild-card spots following a busy slate of games.

International Honors & Pucks

Despite securing the gold-medal-winning goal at the Milan Cortina Olympics will not be permitted to take the historic puck home, as the Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed it retains ownership of such artifacts. This ruling clarifies the museum's policy regarding memorabilia from major international tournaments, even when involving NHL stars who participated in the event.