NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 13, 2026, 1:53 AM ET

Injuries & Discipline

Two major NHL stars faced divergent outcomes following on-ice incidents. Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews suffered a knee injury during Thursday’s game against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, while Colorado Avalanche star Nathan Mac Kinnon had his penalty rescinded by league officials, who overturned the game misconduct he received Tuesday against Edmonton.

Front Office Moves

The Carolina Hurricanes expanded their ownership group as majority owner Tom Dundon sold a portion of the franchise to three new minority stakeholders, the team announced Thursday.