NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
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Golden Knights captain Mark Stone espn.com left Sunday's game against the Penguins due to an undisclosed injury. The team has not provided a timeline for his return.
Coaching Changes
The L.A. 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 out of a wild-card spot.
Olympic Celebrations
The Blue Jackets espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal win. Meanwhile, the Panthers espn.com hosted a post-Olympic celebration featuring Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews in a ceremonial faceoff.
Injury Updates
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin espn.com has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs with an ACL injury. The news comes as a significant blow to the Stars' playoff push.
As the NHL returns from the Olympic break, teams are jockeying for playoff position. The power rankings have seen major shifts beyond the top five, with several teams making significant moves up or down the standings.