NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Celebrations and Honors
Columbus fans espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday night's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal at the Winter Olympics. The Panthers hosted the Maple Leafs in their first post-Olympic game Thursday night, with Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews taking part in a ceremonial faceoff.
Player News and Injuries
Dallas Stars forward espn.com Tyler Seguin is being ruled out for the rest of the NHL regular season and postseason, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Friday. Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
Upcoming Games and Matchups
It's an NHL doubleheader with playoff implications on ABC and the ESPN app Saturday. The Penguins-Rangers espn.com and Bruins-Flyers matchups feature teams jockeying for position as the season resumes. The NHL Power Rankings see big shifts beyond the top five as the league returns from the Olympic break.
Fantasy and Strategy
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for March includes how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage. With the season resuming, fantasy managers are looking at optimal lineup stacks for the coming weeks.