NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Celebrations
Columbus fans espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday night's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal victory. The Panthers hosted the Maple Leafs in their first post-Olympic game Thursday night with a celebration featuring Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews taking part in a ceremonial faceoff.
Player Updates
Dallas Stars espn.com forward Tyler Seguin has been ruled out for the rest of the NHL regular season and postseason, according to a source. Brady Tkachuk espn.com expressed frustration over an AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
Game Previews
An NHL doubleheader with playoff implications airs on ABC and the ESPN app Saturday, featuring Penguins-Rangers and Bruins-Flyers matchups. The NHL Power Rankings espn.com show significant shifts beyond the top five as the league returns from the Olympic break.
Fantasy Strategy
Fantasy hockey espn.com players should focus on lineup strategy for March, including how to use the NHL schedule to their advantage. The return from the Olympic break brings new opportunities for strategic roster management.