NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Injury & Performance Updates
Colorado Avalanche espn.com captain Gabriel Landeskog is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Team USA hero Jack Hughes espn.com had a hat trick and an assist in his first NHL games since winning gold two weeks ago, helping the Devils defeat the Rangers 6-3. Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin espn.com has been suspended five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game.
Trade Deadline Moves
The Avalanche espn.com re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames, bringing back the player who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2021-22. Red Wings espn.com acquired 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk in a trade with the Blues. Maple Leafs espn.com dealt forward Bobby McMann to the Kraken and forward Scott Laughton to the Kings ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Corey Perry espn.com is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings. Seattle Kraken espn.com signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million. Islanders espn.com acquired Brayden Schenn from the Blues in exchange for Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect.
Goaltender & Defensive Developments
Florida Panthers espn.com are planning to work on a new deal with 37-year-old goalie Sergei Bobrovsky after taking calls but failing to trade him. Sharks espn.com agreed to a two-year contract extension with goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic.
Chicago Blackhawks espn.com traded captain Nick Foligno to the Wild, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother Marcus. Washington Capitals espn.com surprised the hockey world by trading veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks. Buffalo Sabres espn.com addressed their blueline by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko.
Offensive Acquisitions
Blue Jackets espn.com traded for Canucks forward Conor Garland as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020. Red Wings espn.com brought back David Perron in a deal with the Senators, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick.
Unique Situations & League News
Kings espn.com paid tribute to Artemi Panarin's brief overlap with their mascot's jersey after No. 10 was unavailable and Panarin initially wanted to wear No. 72, which the mascot already wore. Former Chicago Blackhawks espn.com player and broadcaster Troy Murray has died at age. Murray played 12 seasons with the Blackhawks before becoming the team's longtime broadcasting analyst.
Playoff Race
The NHL Pacific Division title espn.com race comes down to a showdown between the Oilers and Golden Knights at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. After the trade