NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Golden Knights espn.com acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. The Maple Leafs espn.com traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026. The Oilers espn.com bolstered their roster by acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks in a second trade this week. The Stars espn.com added veteran defenseman Tyler Myers from the Canucks while the struggling Vancouver team received picks in 2027 and 2029.
Player Extensions and Transactions
The Capitals espn.com secured forward Ethen Frank with a two-year, $4 million contract extension. The Sharks espn.com locked up forward Kiefer Sherwood with a five-year extension worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap. The Wild espn.com acquired veteran center Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round draft pick. The Mammoth espn.com strengthened their blueline by acquiring Calgary Flames defenseman Mac Kenzie Weegar as they seek their first playoff berth.
Game Results and Records
The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings who were playing their first game under new interim coach. The Sabres espn.com rode a wave of energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. hockey Olympians to a victory, with Tage Thompson scoring the decisive goal. The Rangers espn.com placed captain J.T. Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and would prefer a destination close to the East Coast if dealt by the Rangers.
Women's Hockey Milestone
A PWHL game espn.com at Madison Square Garden on April 4 between the New York Sirens and the Seattle Torrent has sold out, with a crowd expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game.
Special Events
The Capitals-Rangers matchup espn.com on April 5 will feature players skating alongside Joy and Sadness in the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast featuring characters from the hit Pixar film.
Deadline Impact
New NHL cap rules espn.com are frustrating teams ahead of Friday's trade deadline, with some executives and player agents expressing concerns about their impact on deal-making. The Predators espn.com traded winger Cole Smith to the Golden Knights in exchange for prospect defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick.