NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
The Devils espn.com dominated the Rangers 6-3 as Jack Hughes notched his first NHL hat trick since winning gold for Team USA, adding an assist to his three goals. The Red Wings espn.com bolstered their blue line by acquiring Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, while Detroit espn.com also brought back David Perron in a deal with Ottawa. The Wild espn.com added veteran Jeff Petry from Florida for a 2026 seventh-round pick, and Minnesota also acquired Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno to reunite him with brother Marcus.
Toronto espn.com made multiple moves before the deadline, sending Bobby McMann to Seattle and Scott Laughton to Los Angeles. The Maple Leafs espn.com also traded Nicolas Roy to Colorado for draft picks. The Islanders espn.com landed Brayden Schenn from St. Louis, sending back Jonathan Drouin, picks and a prospect. The Ducks espn.com surprised many by acquiring veteran defenseman John Carlson from Washington.
Playoff Picture
Stanley Cup playoff races espn.com are heating up with division titles and seeding still up for grabs. The Capitals made a major move by trading Carlson to Anaheim, potentially signaling a shift in their postseason plans. Columbus espn.com added forward Conor Garland from Vancouver as they chase their first playoff berth since 2020.
Suspensions & Injuries
Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin espn.com received a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's matchup. Vegas espn.com placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury suffered in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Contract Extensions
Seattle espn.com locked up captain Jordan Eberle with a two-year, $5.5 million extension. Anaheim espn.com signed forward Ryan Poehling to a four-year, $15 million deal during his first season with the team. San Jose espn.com agreed to a two-year extension with goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic.
Notable Returns
Colorado espn.com re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri from Calgary, bringing back the player who helped them win the Stanley Cup in 2022. Tampa Bay espn.com welcomed back Corey Perry in a trade from Los Angeles, reuniting him with the Lightning.
Women's Hockey Milestone
Madison Square Garden espn.com will host a historic PWHL game April 4 between New York and Seattle that's expected to set a U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey with a sold-out crowd.
Upcoming Events
Washington and New York espn.com will face off in the "Inside Out Classic" on April 5, featuring a real-time animated broadcast with characters from the Pixar film.