NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Stars espn.com acquired Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, marking their second deadline deal. The Wild espn.com bolstered their defense by trading for Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick. The Golden Knights espn.com added veteran center Nic Dowd from the Capitals, sending back Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick. The Oilers espn.com completed a second trade with the Blackhawks, acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. The Mammoth espn.com strengthened their blueline by acquiring Mac Kenzie Weegar from the Flames as they pursue their first playoff berth.
Contract Extensions
Ryan Poehling espn.com agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension with the Ducks during his first season with the team. Ethen Frank espn.com signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Capitals. Kiefer Sherwood espn.com secured a five-year extension worth $5.75 million annually against the salary cap with the Sharks.
Player Discipline
Pens' Malkin espn.com received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's game, potentially facing a ban. Blues' Parayko espn.com invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres.
Injury Updates
Vegas placed Stone espn.com on injured reserve after he was hurt in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh. Rangers placed Miller espn.com on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
Deadline Day Activity
The Leafs espn.com traded Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026. The Stars espn.com acquired Tyler Myers from the Canucks, who receive picks in 2027 and 2029. The Preds espn.com traded Cole Smith to the Golden Knights for Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The Wild espn.com acquired Michael McCarron from the Predators for a 2028 second-round draft pick.
Game Results
The Avalanche espn.com became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings in their first game under interim coach. Thompson scored espn.com the decisive goal in the Sabres' win, riding the energy from a pregame celebration honoring U.S. hockey Olympians.
Women's Hockey Milestone
A PWHL game espn.com at Madison Square Garden between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent has sold out, expected to set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey.
Upcoming Events
The Capitals-Rangers matchup espn.com on April 5 will feature the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated broadcast with characters from the hit Pixar film.