NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Discipline
Gabriel Landeskog espn.com is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, sidelining the Avalanche captain. Meanwhile, Evgeni Malkin espn.com received a five-game suspension for slashing Rasmus Dahlin, a significant blow for Pittsburgh's playoff push.
Deadline Deals: Forward Moves
The Avalanche espn.com re-acquired Nazem Kadri from the Flames, reuniting the 2022 Cup winner with Colorado. Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito confirmed Sergei Bobrovsky espn.com remains with the team after failed trade talks, shifting focus to a contract extension. The Red Wings espn.com added veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the Blues. Toronto dealt Bobby McMann espn.com to Seattle and Scott Laughton to Los Angeles. Corey Perry returned to the Lightning espn.com in a trade from the Kings. The Islanders espn.com landed captain Brayden Schenn from St. Louis for Jonathan Drouin and assets. Finally, the Wild espn.com acquired Nick Foligno from Chicago, setting up a reunion with his brother Marcus.
Deadline Deals: Extensions & Goalie Moves
The Kraken espn.com locked up captain Jordan Eberle with a two-year, $5.5 million extension. San Jose signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic espn.com to a two-year deal. In a surprising move, Washington traded John Carlson espn.com to Anaheim, ending his long tenure with the Capitals.
Playoff Races Intensify
The Pacific Division espn.com title race comes down to a key matchup between Edmonton and Vegas. A broader look at the postseason races espn.com shows the field is set, with division titles and seeding still highly contested in the final stretch.
On-Ice Highlights & Tributes
Jack Hughes espn.com erupted for a hat trick and an assist, his first goals since leading Team USA to Olympic gold, powering the Devils past the Rangers. The hockey world mourned the passing of former Blackhawks star and broadcaster Troy Murray espn.com, who was.