NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Red Wings espn.com acquired 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues. Detroit espn.com also brought back forward David Perron in a deal with the Senators, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick. The Maple Leafs espn.com traded forward Bobby McMann to the Kraken and forward Scott Laughton to the Kings ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. The Blackhawks espn.com sent captain Nick Foligno to the Wild, giving him an opportunity to play with his brother Marcus. The Capitals espn.com traded veteran defenseman John Carlson to the Ducks in a surprising deadline move.
Pacific Division Race
Vegas espn.com placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh. The Golden Knights espn.com face the Oilers at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN in a crucial Pacific Division matchup. The Avalanche espn.com re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames, reuniting with the player who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in the 2021-22 season before leaving as a free agent.
Playoff Picture
Florida espn.com failed to trade goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and will now try to work out a new contract with the 37-year-old netminder. The Wild espn.com added veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Islanders espn.com acquired Brayden Schenn from the Blues, sending Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to St. Louis. The Stars espn.com landed Predators forward Michael Bunting for a 2026 third-round pick.
Scoring Leaders
New Jersey's espn.com Jack Hughes recorded a hat trick and an assist in a 6-3 win over the Rangers, his first NHL goals since winning gold for Team USA two weeks ago in Italy. The Devils star had been in a scoring drought since his Olympic heroics.
Veteran Additions
The Kraken espn.com signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year, $5.5 million extension. The Sabres espn.com addressed their blue line by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko. The Blue Jackets espn.com acquired Canucks forward Conor Garland as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020.
Contract Extensions
The Sharks espn.com and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic agreed to a two-year contract extension. The Ducks espn.com signed forward Ryan Poehling to a four-year, $15 million extension during his first season with the team.
Coaching Changes
The Blackhawks espn.com announced the passing of former player and longtime broadcasting analyst Troy Murray at age. Murray played 12 seasons with Chicago before transitioning to the team's broadcast booth.
Suspensions
Pittsburgh's espn.com Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game against the Sabres.
Veteran Returns
Corey Perry espn.com is heading back to the Lightning after a trade from the Kings. The 39-year-old forward has three Stanley Cup rings and previously won with Tampa Bay in 2020 and 2021.
Playoff Projections
With the trade deadline passed, teams are positioning themselves for the postseason push. The Pacific Division remains tight with the Golden Knights and Oilers battling for the top spot. Draft lottery standings espn.com are taking shape as non-playoff teams look to improve their odds at top prospects.
March Schedule
Key games are approaching for teams jockeying for position. The NHL Power Rankings espn.com show movement throughout the league as teams make their final pushes before the playoffs.