NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Coaching Changes
The Kings espn.com fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named D.J. Smith interim. Los Angeles sits three points out of a wild-card spot.
Player Injuries
Golden Knights captain espn.com Mark Stone left Sunday's game against Pittsburgh with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, Stars forward espn.com Tyler Seguin has been ruled out for the rest of the season and postseason with an ACL injury.
Olympic Celebrations
Zach Werenski espn.com was honored by the Blue Jackets before Saturday's game against the Islanders for his Olympic gold medal with Team USA. The Panthers hosted a celebration espn.com for their Olympians, featuring a ceremonial faceoff between Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews.
Personal Tributes
Meredith Gaudreau espn.com reflected on the Olympic trip that resulted in gold for Team USA men's hockey, sharing her thoughts as the widow of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau.
Upcoming Games
Saturday's ABC doubleheader features Penguins-Rangers espn.com and Bruins-Flyers with playoff implications. Both games air on ABC and the ESPN app.