NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Injury Update
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone espn.com left Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to an undisclosed injury. The team has not provided a timeline for his return.
Coaching Changes
The Los Angeles Kings espn.com have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named associate head coach D.J. Smith as interim. Los Angeles sits three points outside a wild-card spot.
Olympic Celebrations
The Columbus Blue Jackets espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday's game against the Islanders for his Olympic gold medal with Team USA. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers espn.com hosted a celebration for their returning Olympians, featuring a ceremonial faceoff between Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews.
Player Status
The Dallas Stars espn.com will be without forward Tyler Seguin for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs after he suffered an ACL injury. The team announced the ruling Friday.
Upcoming Matchups
ABC will broadcast an NHL doubleheader Saturday featuring the Penguins-Rangers espn.com and Bruins-Flyers matchups with significant playoff implications. The games air on ABC and the ESPN app.
League Updates
As the NHL returns from its Olympic break, power rankings espn.com show significant movement beyond the top five teams. Fantasy hockey analysts are also providing guidance on lineup strategies for March, including how to optimize schedules for maximum points.