NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 11:48 AM ET
NHL Injury Updates
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews suffered a knee injury after a controversial hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, with Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe calling it a "dirty play" that forced Matthews from Thursday's game. Meanwhile, the NHL rescinded a major penalty against Nathan Mac Kinnon, who had received a game misconduct against the Oilers earlier this week, clearing the Avalanche star for upcoming contests.
Team Transactions
The Carolina Hurricanes added three minority stakeholders as owner Tom Dundon sold a portion of the team to new investors, though financial terms weren't disclosed. In Ottawa, the Senators avoided draft pick forfeiture when the NHL decided not to penalize them for their role in a canceled 2022 trade involving Evgenii Dadonov between Vegas and Anaheim.
Game Results
The Vegas Golden Knights routed the Penguins 6-2 with captain Mark Stone returning from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury, contributing to the offensive outburst. Stone's presence bolstered Vegas's top line as they dominated Pittsburgh in a statement home win.
Fantasy Hockey Focus
With ESPN's fantasy hockey playoffs underway, analysts are highlighting key pickups from each NHL team to help managers secure championship runs. Strategic advice includes streaming goalies during back-to-back situations and targeting players on teams fighting for playoff positioning who see increased ice time.
Playoff Picture
The Edmonton Oilers' postseason path continues to take shape as the Western Conference race intensifies, with projections showing potential matchups against Pacific Division rivals. Teams are jockeying for seeding with less than a month remaining in the regular season, making every game crucial for draft lottery positioning and home-ice advantage.