NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Coaching Milestones
Joel Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in the exclusive 1,000-win club when his Ducks rallied to beat the Oilers on Wednesday night. The milestone marks Quenneville as only the second NHL coach to reach this achievement.
Player Health Updates
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks after being placed on injured reserve. Meanwhile, Lightning coach Jon Cooper is out for two games following the death of his father, Robert.
Olympic Impact
USA's gold medal hockey win drew an impressive 26 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in the U.S. The Golden Knights returned without five players from the Olympic final, including Canadian forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner, plus defenseman Shea Theodore.
Team News
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas will take a temporary leave of absence due to a personal matter. The Devils honored U.S. Olympic hero Jack Hughes before their game against the Sabres on Wednesday night.
Trade Deadline Focus
As the playoff races heat up, many teams are looking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring. The trade market is heating up with several big names potentially available to help contenders make a Stanley Cup push.
Player Development
Maple Leafs center John Tavares has credited his mental health focus for aiding his renaissance this season. Through his foundation, Tavares has driven awareness of the mental health conversation in professional hockey.