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Panthers’ A.J. Greer suspended three games for boardingThe suspension is the second in Greer’s 332-game NHL career.

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Torrent place Mikyla Grant-Mentis on long-term injured reserveGrant-Mentis suffered an upper-body injury earlier this month against the Frost.

Ducks sign Herman Traff to entry-level contract

Ducks sign Herman Traff to entry-level contractTraff’s rights were traded to Anaheim from New Jersey at last year’s trade deadline.

Wisconsin beats Ohio State to win second consecutive NCAA women’s hockey championship

Wisconsin beats Ohio State to win second consecutive NCAA women’s hockey championshipThe Badgers beat their WCHA rivals to win a record ninth national title on Sunday.

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Victoire place Maureen Murphy on long-term injured reserveMontreal signed Maya Labad to a standard contract to fill the roster spot.

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHL player to score 1,000 goals

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHL player to score 1,000 goalsOvechkin joins Wayne Gretzky as the only NHLers to score 1,000 goals in the regular season and playoffs.

Capitals’ Ethen Frank leaves game against Avalanche with lower-body injury

Capitals’ Ethen Frank leaves game against Avalanche with lower-body injuryFrank has 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points in 60 games with the Capitals in 2025-26.

Hunter Crowther

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PWHL Players of the Week: Stacey, Zumwinkle, Campbell keep Walter Cup Playoff dreams aliveThe standout stars in the latest week of PWHL action were all veterans in the international and professional game, with each providing a kick to their team’s hopes of a run to the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs.

Could James Hagens have a big impact on the Bruins this season?

Could James Hagens have a big impact on the Bruins this season?In 33 games with Boston College this year, Hagens has 23 goals and 22 assists.

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Devils’ Noesen out for the season; Pesce questionable to returnNoesen is recovering from knee surgery, and Pesce has a lower-body injury.

Flames’ Connor Zary day-to-day with upper-body injury; Tyson Gross to debut Sunday

Flames’ Connor Zary day-to-day with upper-body injury; Tyson Gross to debut SundayZary left Friday’s game against Florida after being checked from behind by A.J. Greer.

Rangers’ Dylan Garand to make NHL debut against JetsGarland has a 16-15-2 record with an .896 SV% and 2.83 GAA in 36 AHL games this season.

Hunter Crowther

Why does the NHL refuse to change the playoff format?

Why does the NHL refuse to change the playoff format?There has been plenty of criticism over the current setup over the years.

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog to return after seven-game absence

Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog to return after seven-game absenceLandeskog has been out of the lineup since March 6 with a lower-body injury.

Hunter Crowther

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’

Oilers’ McDavid calls Pacific Division race ‘a pillow fight’There are 10 teams in the Eastern Conference with more points than the entire division.

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