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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Playoff Races Intensify & Defensive Masterclass

The race for postseason berths heated up considerably as Tuesday's 15-game slate promised significant movement across the standings, setting the stage for high-stakes matchups across the league. In a stunning defensive display, the Ottawa Senators stifled the Rangers, allowing a mere nine shots on goal in their 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden, marking the fewest shots surrendered in franchise history and the Rangers' lowest output since 1955. This historic defensive performance by Ottawa came as teams jockeyed for position, knowing every point gained or lost could determine playoff seeding entering the final stretch of the regular season.

Franchise Structure & Player Movement

The Seattle Kraken ownership formalized a new entity, One Roof Sports and Entertainment, led by Samantha Holloway, establishing majority control over their home arena operations just as the club announced a player absence and an international schedule. Forward Ryan Winterton will take a temporary leave of absence from the team, a personal matter that coincides with the organization finalizing plans to travel to Helsinki in November for two Global Series matchups against the Carolina Hurricanes. Meanwhile, prospect management remains a priority across the league, exemplified by the Bruins signing top prospect Hagens to an AHL deal after securing his rights, allowing the 19-year-old to immediately join Providence following his promising scouting reports ranking him among the league's elite youngsters.