NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Coaching Changes
The L.A. Kings espn.com fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named associate head coach D.J. Smith as interim. Los Angeles sits three points out of a wild-card spot.
Player 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. The injury is an ACL tear.
Olympic Celebrations
Columbus honored Zach Werenski espn.com before Saturday's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal. Meanwhile, the Panthers hosted a celebration espn.com featuring Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews in a ceremonial faceoff.
Upcoming Games
It's an NHL doubleheader with playoff implications on ABC and the ESPN app. The Penguins-Rangers and Bruins-Flyers matchups espn.com headline Saturday's slate.
Season Analysis
As the NHL returns from the Olympic break, the Power Rankings see big shifts espn.com beyond the top five. Fantasy hockey lineup stacks espn.com for March offer essential schedule-based strategy.