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The pending UFAs 2026 class has thinned dramatically after Nick Schmaltz's $64M extension with Utah. Adrian Kempe, Alex Tuch, and Sergei Bobrovsky headline the remaining top 10 free agents heading into a summer with fewer franchise-altering options than anyone expected.
The Chernyshov injury cast a shadow over the Sharks' 4-2 win in Montreal. Prospect Igor Chernyshov was knocked out cold 28 seconds into the first period after a Mike Matheson hit, hospitalized, and cleared to travel to Ottawa.
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The Canadiens made a surprising healthy scratch Saturday, sitting Brendan Gallagher for the first time in his 898-game NHL career as Cole Caufield returns from illness.
Boston Bruins are 11-14-5 on the road, 0-3-4 in last 7. Clinging to WC2 by 1 point over Columbus with 11 of 18 games left away from TD Garden.
Predators rejected Stamkos trade offers at the 2026 deadline. Trotz turned down "really good" deals as Stamkos refused to waive his NMC. With 31 goals at 36 and Nashville in the wild card hunt, Trotz kept his core intact.
Sharks Mario Ferraro extension talks stall as San Jose offers a short-term deal but the pending UFA wants $5-6M long-term. With prospects pushing for roster spots and zero cap space, GM Grier faces a tough call before July 1 free agency.
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Anze Kopitar needs one point to break Marcel Dionne's 45-year Kings scoring record. The captain's farewell season milestone could happen Saturday vs Devils.
Auston Matthews' season-ending Grade 3 MCL tear triggers an unprecedented salary cap dilemma for the Maple Leafs. Under the new CBA, Toronto's LTIR relief is limited to $3.82M — not his full $13.25M AAV — unless they permanently rule him out for the playoffs.
NHL games today March 14 feature a loaded 14-game Saturday slate. Avalanche visit Jets, Hurricanes face Lightning, Sabres host Leafs without Matthews. Full schedule, previews, and scores.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear from a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas. Gudas received a five-game suspension which Matthews agent called laughable.
Nazem Kadri scores his first goal back with Colorado and tallies 2 points in 3 games since the deadline trade, settling into the top line with MacKinnon.
The NHL rescinded Nathan MacKinnon game misconduct for goaltender interference two days after the Avalanche 4-3 loss to the Oilers. Full breakdown of the MacKinnon ejection controversy and Rule 23.6 implications.
The 2026 Calder Trophy race is Matthew Schaefer's to lose at -6000 odds after becoming the youngest defenseman to score 20 goals. Sennecke and Demidov are tied at 51 points for the rookie scoring lead.
NHL status report for March 13, 2026: Mark Stone leads Vegas past Pittsburgh 6-2, Ross Colton hits IR hurting Colorado, John Carlson set for Ducks debut, and Buffalo's streak ends at eight games.
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