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NHL Department of Player Safety Issues Five-Game Ban to Evgeni Malkin
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss five contests following a high cross-check on Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Sunday's game.
2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Colorado Adds Kadri and Nelson in 20-Trade Frenzy
The 2026 NHL trade deadline concluded with 20 trades involving 33 players on Friday, headlined by Nazem Kadri returning to the Colorado Avalanche.
Avalanche Re-Acquire Nazem Kadri in Trade with Calgary Flames
The Colorado Avalanche have finalized a trade with the Calgary Flames to bring back veteran forward Nazem Kadri to the Mile High City.
Red Wings Acquire 15-Year Veteran Justin Faulk in Trade With Blues
The Detroit Red Wings bolstered their blue line by acquiring 15-year veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the rebuilding St. Louis Blues.
Islanders Acquire Brayden Schenn for Jonathan Drouin and Draft Capital
Brayden Schenn joins the Islanders as the team sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks, and a prospect to St. Louis.
Corey Perry Returns to Tampa Bay Lightning Following Trade with Kings
Veteran forward Corey Perry is heading back to the Tampa Bay Lightning following a trade agreement with the Los Angeles Kings.
Wild Finalize Bobby Brink Trade; Forward Returns to Minnesota with 26 Points
The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers, adding a skater with 13 goals and 13 assists to their offensive rotation.
NHL Trade Tracker 2025-26: Live Updates Before March 6 Deadline
The 2025-26 NHL trade tracker provides real-time updates on every transaction completed before the March 6 deadline.
Washington Capitals Trade John Carlson to Anaheim Ducks
Veteran defenseman John Carlson heads to the Anaheim Ducks in a significant pre-deadline transaction involving the Washington Capitals.
Buffalo Sabres Acquire Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn Following Parayko Rejection
The Buffalo Sabres finalized a trade with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night to bring defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn to the roster.
Blue Jackets Acquire Conor Garland from Canucks to End Playoff Drought
The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized a trade for Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland, aiming to secure their first Stanley Cup Playoff berth since 2020.
Evgeni Malkin Ejected for Slashing Rasmus Dahlin in Head During Thursday Game
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a five-minute major and game misconduct for a high slash on Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.
Ducks Secure Ryan Poehling with Four-Year, $15 Million Extension
The Anaheim Ducks have committed to forward Ryan Poehling through the 2029-30 season following his 24-point performance over the first 54 games of the year.
Minnesota Wild Acquire Defenseman Jeff Petry From Florida Panthers
The Minnesota Wild have bolstered their blue line by acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.
Mark Stone Injury: Golden Knights Captain Placed on IR After 5-0 Loss
The Vegas Golden Knights placed captain Mark Stone on injured reserve Thursday following an upper-body injury sustained during a 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh.
Stars Acquire Michael Bunting from Predators for 2026 Third-Round Pick
The Nashville Predators traded forward Michael Bunting to the Dallas Stars on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft selection.
Colton Parayko Invokes No-Movement Clause to Block Trade to Buffalo Sabres
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, 32, utilized his no-movement clause to halt a potential trade to the Buffalo Sabres during trade deadline week.
Maple Leafs Move Nicolas Roy to Avalanche for Pair of Conditional Draft Selections
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded center Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
Golden Knights Acquire Nic Dowd for Jesper Vikman and Two Draft Picks
The Vegas Golden Knights have completed a trade for Capitals center Nic Dowd in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman and two future draft selections.
PWHL Madison Square Garden Sellout to Set U.S. Women's Hockey Record
A capacity crowd at Madison Square Garden on April 4 for the Sirens and Torrent matchup will establish a new U.S. attendance record for professional women's hockey.
Capitals and Rangers Face Off in Animated Inside Out Classic on April 5
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers will participate in a real-time animated broadcast on April 5, featuring Pixar characters and advanced tracking.
Edmonton Oilers Secure Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in Second Trade With Blackhawks This Week
The Edmonton Oilers have finalized a deal to bring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Alberta, marking their second transaction with Chicago in seven days.
Capitals Ink Ethen Frank to Two-Year, $4 Million Contract Extension
Washington secured forward Ethen Frank with a $4 million deal after he recorded 11 goals and 12 assists through 52 games this season.
Utah Mammoth Acquire MacKenzie Weegar from Calgary Flames to Bolster Blueline
The Utah Mammoth have acquired defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames to strengthen their defense ahead of a potential first-ever playoff berth.