NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×NHL Trade Deadline Moves
Wild acquired Bobby Brink from the Flyers in a trade, adding the Minnesota native who has 13 goals and 13 assists this season. The Wild also bolstered their defense by landing Jeff Petry from the Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026.
Capitals defenseman John Carlson was sent to the Ducks in what might be the most surprising deadline deal so far. Anaheim also secured Ryan Poehling with a four-year, $15 million contract extension during his first season with the team.
Sabres addressed their blue line by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko. Parayko invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to Buffalo.
Blue Jackets traded for Canucks forward Conor Garland as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020. Meanwhile, the Red Wings brought back David Perron, sending a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick to Ottawa.
Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd in a trade with the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick. Vegas also placed oft-injured captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
On-Ice Incidents
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head. The incident could result in a suspension for the veteran star.
Stars acquired forward Michael Bunting from the Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, marking their second deadline deal. The Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
Power Rankings & Schedule
The NHL Power Rankings feature a new 1-32 poll with each team's top game in March highlighted. Fans should check the calendar for key matchups as the regular season winds down.
With the trade deadline approaching Friday, teams continue to make moves to strengthen their rosters for the playoff push. The Wild keep pace in the Central Division after their latest acquisitions, while other contenders evaluate their needs before Monday's 3 p.m. ET deadline.