NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Game Results
The Avalanche became the first NHL team with 40 wins this season, defeating the Kings who were playing their first game since firing coach Jim Hiller on Sunday and replacing him on an interim basis Kings lose 1st game with new coach; Avs win 40th espn.com.
Team Moves
The Oilers on Monday traded for Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick Oilers fortify defense, deal for Blackhawks' Murphy espn.com. The Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named associate head coach D.J. Smith as the team's interim L.A. Kings fire coach Hiller; name Smith interim espn.com.
Player Updates
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left his team's game at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury Knights' Stone leaves game vs. Pens with injury espn.com. Vincent Trocheck said he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and would prefer a destination close to the East Coast if he's dealt by the Rangers Trocheck puts West Coast teams on no-trade list espn.com.
Honors & Recognition
The Blue Jackets honored Zach Werenski before Saturday night's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal in the Winter Olympics Columbus fans honor Werenski for Olympic gold espn.com.