NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 25, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Player Milestones & Debuts

Oilers captain Connor McDavid surpassed the 400-goal threshold Tuesday night, netting two goals in a 5-2 victory over the Utah team to bring his career total to, noting that goal-scoring has "not come easy" to him despite the recent output. Elsewhere in personnel news, Chicago's top prospect Anton Frondell made his highly anticipated NHL debut against the Islanders yesterday, providing a potential injection of youth into the rebuilding effort.

Playoff Picture & Collegiate Concerns

As the regular season winds down, the playoff picture solidified following Tuesday’s extensive slate of games, with one projection suggesting a potential first-round rematch between the Buffalo team and the Boston team in April. This professional league action occurs while collegiate hockey faces internal pressures, as questions arise over whether competitive balance can sustain itself amid the rise of NIL deals injecting massive financial resources toward specific university programs.