NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Trade Deadline Deals

Carlson was traded to the Ducks in a surprising move ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, ending his time with the Capitals. The Sabres addressed their defensive needs by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Jets after being spurned by Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, who nixed the trade using his no-movement clause. The Blue Jackets bolstered their roster with Conor Garland from the Canucks as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff appearance since 2020. Meanwhile, the Red Wings brought back David Perron, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick in the deal with the Senators.

Game Highlights & Injuries

Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major and game misconduct for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's game, potentially facing a suspension. In other injury news, Golden Knights captain Mark Stone was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. The Ducks signed forward Ryan Poehling to a four-year, $15 million contract extension during his first season with the team.

Special Events & Records

The Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd from the Capitals, sending prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick in return. The Stars acquired Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, while the Wild obtained defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. In a separate move, the Maple LeafsREF