NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Moves
The Wild bolstered their defense Thursday by acquiring veteran Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd in a trade with the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Player Movement
Blues defenseman Colton Parayko has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports. The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
Women's Hockey Milestone
A PWHL game on April 4 between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent has sold out Madison Square Garden, with a crowd expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game.