NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 12, 2026, 10:47 AM ET

Hockey Broadcast & Playoff Outlook

The Professional Women's Hockey League secures national broadcast deal for its Detroit games in the United States through ESPN, marking a significant expansion of televised coverage for the women's game. Meanwhile, the NHL playoff race features Stars-Oilers as Finals preview, with updated projections highlighting this Western Conference matchup as a potential championship preview while draft lottery standings also shift.