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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.