NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 5:38 PM ET
Team Transactions & Front Office Moves
The San Jose Sharks signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year, $3.25 million contract extension, locking up a young depth player. In a separate ownership shift, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the addition of three new minority stakeholders, as majority owner Tom Dundon sold a portion of the team.
International & Schedule News
The NHL Global Series will feature the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators playing two regular-season games in Germany next season, marking the league's continued push into European markets.
Playoff Picture & Fantasy Outlook
Stanley Cup playoff projections show the Edmonton Oilers navigating a challenging path from the Western Conference's second wild-card spot. For fantasy hockey managers, the postseason brings targeted pickup recommendations, with analysts identifying one key player from each team who could bolster a championship roster.
Injuries & Discipline
A significant injury befell Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who departed Thursday's game against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, an incident described as "dirty play." In contrast, Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone returned from a five-game upper-body injury absence and immediately contributed to a 6-2 victory over Pittsburgh. Separately, the NHL rescinded a game misconduct penalty assessed to Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon during Tuesday's game against Edmonton, clearing him of supplemental discipline.