NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 5:48 AM ET
Player Discipline & Contracts
The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Radko Gudas for five games after his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews ended the Maple Leafs star's season, while the San Jose Sharks locked in Ty Dellandrea with a two-year, $3.25 million extension. The contrasting moves highlight the league's ongoing enforcement of dangerous plays while teams continue shoring up depth ahead of the playoff push.
International Expansion
The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series, expanding the league's European footprint. The games mark another step in the NHL's international growth strategy, following recent regular-season contests in Sweden and the Czech Republic.
Playoff Picture & Fantasy Outlook
With the postseason approaching, Edmonton's path is taking shape as analysts project potential matchups and seeding scenarios. Meanwhile, fantasy hockey players are targeting pickups for their playoff runs, with ESPN highlighting key additions from each team that could make the difference in championship matchups.