NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 24, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Playoff Races & Milestones

The NHL playoff picture faces massive shifts as nearly every team participates in Tuesday's action, with 15 contests scheduled to determine final seeding scenarios across the league. Meanwhile, Panthers coach Paul Maurice is poised to join Scotty Bowman as only the second man in history to direct 2,000 games from the bench, a benchmark achievement set to occur in the coming days. On the defensive side, the Ottawa Senators completely stifled the New York Rangers, holding them to just nine shots on goal during a 2-1 victory—the fewest shots allowed in Senators franchise history and the Rangers' lowest output since 1955.

Prospect Signings & Personnel Moves

The St. Louis Blues secured college free agent Felix Trudeau on Monday, signing the forward to a two-year entry-level contract that will commence next season, adding one of the top undrafted players available to their organizational depth. In development news, the Boston Bruins signed top prospect James Hagens to an amateur tryout agreement, immediately dispatching the 19-year-old to their AHL affiliate for immediate seasoning. The news surrounding top prospects remains a focus across the league, as scouting reports detail the potential impact players like Hagens, Iginla, and Martone are expected to bring to their respective franchises soon.

Seattle Franchise Updates

The Seattle Kraken ownership group, led by Samantha Holloway, formalized a major business restructuring by announcing the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday, which will take majority ownership of the team’s home arena. This organizational shift comes as one of the team’s depth forwards, Ryan Winterton, was granted a temporary leave of absence by the organization. Additionally, the league confirmed that the Kraken will be participating in the 2024 Global Series, traveling to Helsinki in November to face the Carolina Hurricanes for two international contests.

Fantasy Hockey Advice

For fantasy managers navigating the final weeks of the regular season, the Monday acquisition guide recommends targeting forwards from the Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks, as both teams offer favorable matchups to bolster weekly scoring totals. This tactical advice comes just as the Rangers suffered their historically low shot total against Ottawa, suggesting managers should assess their offensive exposure carefully.