NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

NHL Injury Update

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left his team's game at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury. The Vegas forward's absence could impact the team's playoff positioning as they battle for a top spot in the Western Conference.

Coaching Changes

The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons and named associate head coach D.J. Smith as the team's interim. Los Angeles is three points out of a wild-card spot, making this midseason change a significant move for their playoff hopes.