NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

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.