NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Team Moves
Rangers captain J.T. Miller espn.com was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. The Oilers espn.com fortified their defense by acquiring Blackhawks' Connor Murphy for a 2028 second-round pick. Golden Knights captain Mark Stone espn.com left Sunday's game against the Penguins due to an undisclosed injury.
Coaching Changes
The L.A. Kings espn.com fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named D.J. Smith interim coach. The Kings espn.com lost their first game under new leadership to the Avalanche, who became the first NHL team to reach 40 wins this season.
Trade Deadline Buzz
With Friday's trade deadline approaching, Vincent Trocheck espn.com revealed Western Conference teams on his no-trade list. ESPN projects six win-win trades before the 3 p.m. deadline espn.com. The Oilers' Murphy acquisition signals their push for playoff positioning.
Olympic Honors
The Blue Jackets espn.com honored Zach Werenski before Saturday's game for his role in Team USA's Olympic gold. Meredith Gaudreau espn.com thanked U.S. men's hockey following the gold medal victory, reflecting on her Olympic trip.
Fantasy & Analysis
ESPN's weekly fantasy guide highlights Evander Kane espn.com and Luke Hughes as key pickups before the trade deadline. Teams are making final roster adjustments with limited time before Friday's 3 p.m. cutoff.