NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Injuries& Suspensions
The Avalanche espn.com placed captain Gabriel Landeskog on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, sidelining the star forward week-to-week. Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin received a five-game suspension espn.com for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday's game.
Player Moves & Tributes
Los Angeles paid tribute to Panarin's jersey number espn.com after trading for him, honoring the brief overlap with the Kings' mascot's No. 72. Toronto traded forward Bobby McMann espn.com to Seattle while sending Scott Laughton to Los Angeles, reshaping both teams' rosters.
Playoff Outlook
The NHL's playoff projections show the Edmonton Oilers facing the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal Pacific Division matchup espn.com at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Tampa Bay signed captain Jordan Eberle espn.com to a two-year extension, while St. Louis acquired Brayden Schenn espn.com for a playoff push.
Team Updates
Minnesota traded for Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno espn.com, allowing him to play alongside his brother Marcus. Tampa Bay negotiated with goalie Sergei Bobrovsky espn.com amid contract talks, while Colorado re-acquired forward Nazem Kadri espn.com in a swap with Calgary.
Standout Performances
New Jersey's Jack Hughes scored a hat trick espn.com, his first NHL goals since winning gold with Team USA in Italy, as the Devils edged the Rangers 6-3. The Sharks extended goalie Alex Nedeljkovic for two more years espn.com, securing their netminding future.
Power Rankings
The NHL released updated power rankings espn.com, highlighting each team's top March games to watch.