NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
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Last updated: March 13, 2026, 5:56 AM ET
Injuries & Game Influence
Vegas forward Mark Stone returned from a five-game absence, scoring twice to fuel a 6-2 rout of Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Toronto captain Auston Matthews exited Thursday’s clash with Anaheim after a contentious knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, raising questions about on-ice safety protocols.