NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Milestone Achievements
Joel Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman as the only NHL coaches to reach 1,000 wins when his Ducks rallied to beat the Oilers on Wednesday night. The milestone victory came in dramatic fashion as Anaheim mounted a comeback to secure the historic win.
Olympic Impact
Vegas Golden Knights returned to NHL action without five players from the Olympic final. The defending Stanley Cup champions traveled without American stars Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin, plus Canadian forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner, and defenseman Shea Theodore.
Player Honors
Devils honored Jack Hughes before Wednesday's game against the Sabres. The U.S. Olympic hero received recognition from New Jersey for his standout performance in the international tournament.
Coaching Changes
Lightning coach Jon Cooper is out for two games following the death of his father, Robert. The veteran bench boss will miss upcoming contests as he deals with the family loss.
Trade Market Heating Up
With playoff races intensifying, teams are actively seeking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring. The NHL trade deadline approaches as contenders evaluate potential upgrades to make championship pushes.
Player Development
John Tavares has experienced a renaissance this season, crediting his mental health focus for the improvement. Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation in professional sports.