NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 24, 2026, 1:30 PM ET

Playoff Races & Defensive Dominance

Tuesday’s slate featured 15 games with significant ramifications for the NHL playoff picture, as teams jockeyed for seeding across both conferences. In a stunning defensive effort, the Senators held the Rangers to just nine shots on goal during a 2-1 victory in Manhattan, marking the fewest shots allowed in Ottawa franchise history and the Rangers' lowest offensive output since 1955. This defensive masterclass from Ottawa overshadowed fantasy advice suggesting Rangers forwards were must-add pickups for the week ahead.

Team Operations & Personnel Moves

Organizational news emerged from the Pacific Northwest where the Seattle Kraken ownership group, spearheaded by Samantha Holloway, formally established One Roof Sports and Entertainment, taking majority control of their home arena infrastructure. However, the organization concurrently announced that forward Ryan Winterton will take a temporary leave of absence for undisclosed reasons. Adding to their international commitments, the Kraken and Hurricanes are scheduled to play two games in Helsinki, Finland, next November as part of the league’s Global Series schedule.

Prospect Signings & Future Outlook

Clubs continued to secure NCAA and junior talent with the St. Louis Blues signing college free agent Felix Trudeau from Sacred Heart to a two-year entry-level contract starting next season, adding one of the top available undrafted forwards. Meanwhile, Boston secured their top prospect, 19-year-old James Hagens, who signed an amateur tryout agreement to report immediately to the team's AHL affiliate, suggesting the organization is eager to evaluate the player rated highly among each team's top prospects.