NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Team Honors & Ceremonies
Columbus fans espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday night's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal in the Winter Olympics. Tkachuk and Matthews espn.com faced off in an Olympic celebration as the Panthers hosted the Maple Leafs in their first post-Olympic game Thursday night.
Injury Updates
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin espn.com is being ruled out for the rest of the NHL regular season and postseason, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Friday. The Stars face a significant challenge without their veteran center.
Player Reactions
Sens' Tkachuk espn.com expressed frustration over a White House AI video that appeared to show him disparaging Canadians. The Ottawa forward said he didn't appreciate the doctored content released by the administration.
Preview & Analysis
It's an NHL doubleheader espn.com with playoff implications on ABC and the ESPN app Saturday. The matchups feature Penguins-Rangers and Bruins-Flyers, with key stats and storylines to watch. Your essential guide espn.com to lineup strategy for March includes how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.
Power Rankings
As the NHL returns espn.com from the Olympic break, the rankings see big shifts beyond the top five. The new 1-32 poll includes over/under bets for each team as the stretch run begins.