HeadlinesBriefing favicon HeadlinesBriefing

NHL Hockey 24 Hours

×
6 articles summarized · Last updated: v760
You are viewing an older version. View latest →

Last updated: April 1, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Injury Woes & Historic Scoring

The Colorado Avalanche face an immediate defensive hurdle as star blueliner Cale Makar will miss several games due to an upper-body injury sustained during a recent victory over Calgary. This defensive setback comes as Washington's Alex Ovechkin continued his historic run, netting twice against Philadelphia to secure his record-extending 20th career 30-goal season in the Capitals' 6-4 triumph. Further physical attrition was seen when Buffalo center Sam Carrick suffered an arm injury after trading blows with Islanders captain Anders Lee during Tuesday's contest.

Goalie Brawls & Playoff Picture

The typically reserved goaltender position saw rare theatrics Tuesday night when New York's Igor Shesterkin and New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom engaged in a lengthy netminder fight midway through the third period of the Rangers' 4-1 road win. Meanwhile, postseason races tighten, with league analysts closely examining the chances for California franchises, as the Ducks, Sharks, and Kings all have games scheduled Wednesday amid fluctuating playoff projection standings. Hall of Famer Chris Pronger also weighed in on current league issues, offering his perspective on recent high-profile hits and the ongoing evolution of NHL Player Safety.