NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Olympic Honors
The U.S. Team WH received a bipartisan standing ovation during President Trump's State of the Union address, celebrating their Olympic gold medal victory. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck, a key figure in that triumph, was announced for the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck Medal
Team Updates
The Seattle Kraken secured two-year contract extensions with forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov targets a season debut soon, aiming to return after September knee surgery. Barkov Debut
Injury News
Mikko Rantanen will miss an extended period for the Dallas Stars following a lower-body Olympic injury. Defenseman Brett Kulak was traded again, this time to the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche, in exchange for Samuel Girard and a 2028 pick. Kulak Avalanche
Controversies
The Hughes brothers addressed backlash over President Trump's comments regarding the women's hockey team during their Olympic visit. Hughes Trump
Playoff Outlook
With the Olympic medals awarded, the NHL playoff picture remains fluid as the regular season nears its conclusion. Playoff Picture