NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 12:50 AM ET
NHL Action
Leafs captain Auston Matthews exited after a knee-on-knee hit Thursday night against Anaheim, leaving the team shorthanded as defenseman Radko Gudas delivered a forceful challenge. Simultaneously, Avalanche star Nathan Mac Kinnon received a rescinded game misconduct for Tuesday's clash with Edmonton, as the NHL overturned the major penalty following review, preserving his status as a key offensive threat. These developments underscore the physical toll and officiating scrutiny impacting top performers.
League Updates
Tom Dundon sold a portion of the Hurricanes to three new minority stakeholders, the team announced Thursday, signaling continued ownership restructuring at the franchise. Meanwhile, Matthews' absence and Mac Kinnon's penalty reversal highlight the league's ongoing focus on player safety protocols and disciplinary consistency across the 32-team circuit.