NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
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Last updated: March 12, 2026, 10:47 AM ET
Hockey Broadcast & Playoff Outlook
The Professional Women's Hockey League secures national broadcast deal for its Detroit games in the United States through ESPN, marking a significant expansion of televised coverage for the women's game. Meanwhile, the NHL playoff race features Stars-Oilers as Finals preview, with updated projections highlighting this Western Conference matchup as a potential championship preview while draft lottery standings also shift.