NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Trade Deadline Moves
Red Wings espn.com acquired veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, adding experience to their blue line. Maple Leafs espn.com dealt forward Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings as they retooled ahead of the deadline. Blackhawks espn.com captain Nick Foligno was traded to the Wild, giving him a chance to play alongside his brother Marcus. Lightning espn.com brought back Stanley Cup champion Corey Perry in a trade with the Kings. Islanders espn.com bolstered their playoff push by acquiring Brayden Schenn from the Blues in a deal that sent Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to St. Louis. Red Wings espn.com also brought back forward David Perron in a deal with the Senators that cost them a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick.
Player News & Injuries
Avalanche espn.com captain Gabriel Landeskog was sidelined with a lower-body injury and is considered week to week. Golden Knights espn.com placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve with an upper-body injury after he was hurt in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Penguins espn.com forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game against the Sabres. Ex-Blackhawks espn.com player and longtime broadcasting analyst Troy Murray died at age 63 after a 12-year playing career with Chicago.
Contract Extensions
Kraken espn.com signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year extension worth $5.5 million annually. Sharks espn.com and goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic agreed to a two-year contract extension. Ducks espn.com forward Ryan Poehling signed a four-year, $15 million extension during his first season with Anaheim.
Stanley Cup Playoff Picture
NHL playoff watch espn.com projects the Golden Knights and Oilers battling for the Pacific Division title in their 9:30 p.m. ESPN matchup. Stanley Cup playoff watch espn.com resets the postseason races after the trade deadline, with playoff spots, division titles and seeding all still up for grabs. Panthers espn.com general manager Bill Zito said the plan is to try and get a new deal done with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky after failing to trade the 37-year-old netminder.
On-Ice Performances
Devils espn.com forward Jack Hughes recorded his first NHL hat trick since winning Olympic gold, scoring three goals and adding an assist in a 6-3 victory over the Rangers. Hughes' performance marked his return to form after his heroics for Team USA in Italy. Avalanche espn.com reacquired forward Nazem Kadri in a trade with the Flames, bringing back the forward who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022 before leaving as a free agent.
Special Stories
Kings espn.com paid tribute to Artemi Panarin's brief overlap with the team's mascot after the forward changed his jersey number. With No. 10 originally unavailable, Panarin wanted to wear No. 72 upon being traded to Los Angeles, but that number was already worn by the Kings' mascot. Sabres espn.com addressed their blue line by trading for Jets defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Blues star Colton Parayko. Blue Jackets espn.com acquired Canucks forward Conor Garland as they seek their first Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020.