NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Awards Race Heating Up
Connor Bedard is challenging for MVP honors as the season enters its final month. The Norris Trophy race remains a dead heat among top defensemen with voting still too close to call.
Playoff Picture
The Blue Jackets bolstered their playoff hopes by adding Conor Garland at the deadline. Columbus remains firmly in the mix for a postseason berth, with full playoff projections and draft lottery standings now taking shape.
Central Division Battle
The Central Division is shaping up to be a three-team fight between Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota. All three teams made significant additions during trade deadline season, setting up what promises to be a thrilling finish.
Injury Updates
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will be sidelined for the stretch run with a lower-body injury. Colorado lists him as week-to-week, dealing a blow to their Stanley Cup aspirations.
Uniform Notes
Artemi Panarin initially wanted to wear No. 72 when he joined the Kings, but that number belonged to the team's mascot. After a brief overlap where the mascot wore a special tribute jersey, Panarin ultimately switched to a different number.