NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 26, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NHL Injury & Roster Updates

The Ottawa Senators face a steep defensive hurdle after coach Travis Green confirmed that defenseman Thomas Chabot will require up to two months to recover from a broken arm, placing immediate pressure on the remaining blue line corps. In roster management, the Detroit Red Wings secured depth by signing Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year contract extension valued at $3.2 million, locking in the blueliner ahead of the offseason evaluation period. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that captain Victor Hedman is stepping away temporarily for personal reasons, the nature of which remain undisclosed as the team manages his absence through a critical late-season stretch taking a leave.

Player Milestones & Personal Triumphs

In Buffalo, the atmosphere turned emotional as Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin welcomed his fiancée to her first home game following her successful lifesaving heart transplant, marking a significant personal victory for the family. Separately, Michigan star Michael Hage continues his drive toward the Frozen Four, fueled by the memory of his late father and aiming to lead the Wolverines back to Las Vegas after navigating personal tragedy earlier in the season, demonstrating resilience off the ice overcome tragedy.