NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
John Carlson was traded from the Capitals to the Ducks in a surprising move ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. The Sabres addressed their blueline by acquiring Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Jets after being spurned by Colton Parayko. The Blue Jackets traded for Conor Garland from the Canucks as they seek their first playoff berth since 2020. Detroit brought back David Perron in a deal with Ottawa, parting with a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick.
Trade Deadline Fallout
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's game. The Blues' Colton Parayko invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres. The Golden Knights acquired Nic Dowd from the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman and draft picks. The Predators traded Michael Bunting to the Stars for a 2026 third-round pick.
Contract Extensions & Injuries
Ryan Poehling agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract extension with the Ducks during his first season with the team. The Golden Knights placed oft-injured captain Mark Stone on injured reserve after an upper-body injury sustained Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Additional Deadline Activity
The Wild acquired veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026. The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
Upcoming Events
The April 5 Capitals-Rangers matchup will feature players skating alongside Joy and Sadness in the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast. A PWHL game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent on April 4 at Madison Square Garden is expected to set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey.