NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 15, 2026, 10:35 PM ET

NHL Roster & Injury Updates

The Capitals secured prospect Cole Hutson following the conclusion of his sophomore campaign at Boston University, signing the defenseman to a standard three-year entry-level contract as Washington maintains its playoff push. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens sustained a significant blow Sunday night when forward Kirby Dach departed their contest against the Anaheim Ducks due to an upper-body injury sustained after a high hit delivered by Ducks winger Jeffrey Viel.