NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM ET
NHL Roster Moves & Playoff Picture
As the regular season nears its conclusion, the Capitals signed prospect Cole Hutson to a three-year contract immediately following the end of his sophomore campaign at Boston University, which concluded with a loss in the Hockey East tournament on Saturday Capitals sign prospect Hutson amid playoff chase. This commitment comes as Washington pushes for a postseason berth, while the broader league picture remains fluid, with analysts projecting scenarios for teams like Anaheim to potentially clinch the Pacific Division title Projecting the Ducks' Pacific title chances. The league continues monitoring both the playoff seeding races and the current lottery standings following a busy slate of games Saturday NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Ducks' Pacific title chances.