NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
NHL Player Milestones & Transactions
Patrick Kane's dual-goal performance propelled the Detroit Red Wings to a decisive 5-2 road victory over the Calgary Flames, simultaneously moving Kane into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the United States. Elsewhere in organizational moves, the Chicago Blackhawks secured future assets by officially agreeing to a three-year entry-level contract with highly regarded prospect Sacha Boisvert.
League Governance & International Play
Commissioner Gary Bettman indicated that decisions regarding the inclusion of Russia and its contingent of NHL talent in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey remain undecided, stating that "time will tell" regarding their potential participation in the international tournament.