NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 10:48 AM ET
PWHL Expansion & Broadcast Plans
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced a major broadcast partnership that will bring PWHL games to national television audiences across the United States, expanding the league's visibility significantly. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Charge explored a potential alliance with the NHL's Senators as their current home arena undergoes renovations that would reduce capacity, with both teams seeking to maintain strong attendance figures in the Canadian capital.
NHL Playoff Picture
As the regular season winds down, analysts are projecting potential matchups that could see the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers meet in what would be a de facto conference finals preview, with both teams jockeying for playoff positioning and home-ice advantage. The Western Conference race remains tight, with the top eight spots still in flux heading into the final weeks.
Contract Extensions
The Utah Mammoth secured forward Nick Schmaltz with an eight-year, $64 million contract extension, keeping the talented playmaker off the free agent market this summer. The deal represents a significant investment in continuity for the franchise as they build around their core offensive pieces.