NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Injuries & Departures
The Avalanche espn.com placed captain Gabriel Landeskog on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, sidelining the star forward week-to-week. The Kings honored defenseman Dustin Byfuglien after he was traded to Los Angeles, where he will wear the No. 72 jersey previously worn by mascot Dazz. Veteran broadcaster and former Blackhawk Troy Murray died espn.com at, leaving a legacy spanning 12 seasons and decades as the team's voice.
NHL Transactions & Moves
The Avalanche re-acquired espn.com forward Nazem Kadri from the Flames, reuniting him with the club that won a Stanley Cup in 2021-22. The Panthers are pivoting espn.com contract talks with goalie Sergei Bobrovsky after failing to trade him. The Red Wings added veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding Blues, while the Maple Leafs traded espn.com Bobby McMann to the Kraken and Scott Laughton to the Kings. The Lightning re-signed espn.com forward Corey Perry, bringing him back to Tampa Bay after a stint in Los Angeles.
NHL Playoff Projections
The Oilers face the Golden Knights at 9:30 p.m. ET in a pivotal Pacific Division matchup. The Sabres addressed their blue line by trading espn.com for Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn after being spurned by Colton Parayko. The Blue Jackets acquired espn.com forward Conor Garland from the Canucks to bolster their playoff push.
NHL Awards & Rankings
The Penguins suspended forward Evgeni Malkin five games espn.com for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin. The Sharks extended goalie Alex Nedeljkovic with a two-year contract, while the Wild traded espn.com for captain Nick Foligno, giving him a chance to play with his brother Marcus.