NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Player Injuries & Returns
Tyler Seguin espn.com has been ruled out for the remainder of the season and playoffs after suffering an ACL injury. Sidney Crosby espn.com will miss at least four weeks after being placed on injured reserve. Jack Eichel espn.com and Noah Hanifin remain sidelined for the Golden Knights following their Olympic participation.
Coaching Updates
Joel Quenneville espn.com became just the second NHL coach to reach 1,000 wins when his Ducks defeated the Oilers. Jon Cooper espn.com will miss two games after the death of his father. Robert Thomas espn.com has taken a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons.
Olympic Celebrations
The Panthers hosted a special ceremony when Matthew Tkachuk espn.com and Auston Matthews participated in a ceremonial faceoff. Jack Hughes espn.com was honored by the Devils before their game against the Sabres. The Golden Knights returned without five players from the Olympic final, including Mark Stone, Mitch Marner, and Shea Theodore.
Player News & Controversies
Brady Tkachuk espn.com expressed disappointment over an AI-doctored White House video that appeared to show him disparaging Canadians. John Tavares espn.com has focused on mental health awareness through his foundation, contributing to his on-ice renaissance.
Upcoming Games
An NHL doubleheader with playoff implications is scheduled for ABC and the ESPN app. The Penguins-Rangers espn.com and Bruins-Flyers matchups will feature teams jockeying for postseason positioning.