NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Game Results & Trades

The Avalanche became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings in Los Angeles. That loss was the Kings' first game since firing coach Jim Hiller. In a separate move, the Oilers acquired defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks for a 2028 second-round pick, fortifying their blue line.

Deadline Deals

With the trade deadline approaching, Vincent Trocheck has placed all Western Conference teams on his no-trade list, preferring an East Coast destination. This influences potential trade scenarios involving the Rangers forward. Several other blockbuster deals, including one for Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, are being speculated before Friday's 3 p.m. ET deadline.

Fantasy Focus

For fantasy hockey managers, the essential weekly pickups include Evander Kane and Luke Hughes. Key adds and roster strategies are highlighted to prepare for the week ahead and the final stretch of the season.