NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Playoff Races & Coaching Milestones

Tuesday's slate features 15 games with significant playoff implications as the regular season winds down, meaning the standings will undergo substantial shifts following the night's action tracking playoff positioning. Amidst the tight races, Panthers coach Paul Maurice is nearing a benchmark, set to join Scotty Bowman as the only men to command 2,000 NHL games from the bench. Meanwhile, fantasy managers preparing for the final push are advised to look towards forwards from the Rangers and Blackhawks to bolster their lineups for the upcoming week.

Defensive Dominance & Prospect Signings

The Ottawa Senators delivered a stunning defensive effort in a 2-1 victory over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, holding New York to a mere nine shots on goal—the fewest allowed in Senators franchise history and the lowest output for the Rangers since 1955. While the current NHL picture takes shape, teams are already securing future assets; the St. Louis Blues recently signed college free agent forward Felix Trudeau to a two-year entry-level contract, adding one of the top undrafted players available. Furthermore, the Boston Bruins locked down their top prospect, 19-year-old James Hagens, to an amateur tryout agreement, sending him to their AHL affiliate for immediate development scouting young talent.

Seattle Kraken Organizational Updates

The Seattle Kraken ownership group, steered by Samantha Holloway, formalized its control over the team's venue by announcing the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday. This administrative move comes as the team deals with personnel matters, as forward Ryan Winterton will take a temporary leave of absence from the club. to the international schedule, the Kraken are confirmed to participate in the NHL's Global Series, traveling to Helsinki in November for a two-game set against the Carolina Hurricanes.