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NHL Games Today March 14: Schedule, Previews & Scores | 2026

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.

Rishab Singh • 2 days ago

9 min

Injury Updates

Maple Leafs LTIR Cap Space Without Matthews: 2026 Impact

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.

Rishab Singh • 2 days ago

10 min

Breaking

Predators Rejected Stamkos Trade — Why Trotz Said No

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.

Rishab Singh • 2 days ago

8 min

Analysis

Kucherov 2 Points From 1,100: Lightning Star Chasing Historic Milestone and Art Ross Trophy

Nikita Kucherov stands just 2 points from 1,100 career points, set to become the 14th non-North American player to reach the milestone while leading the NHL with 1.75 points per game.

Rahul Gaur • 3 days ago

6 min

Breaking

2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Every Deal, Winner and Loser — Avalanche Load Up, Ovechkin Heartbroken

The 2026 NHL trade deadline saw Colorado build the deepest center group in hockey, Calgary stockpile 26 draft picks, and Ovechkin call Carlson's trade the toughest day of his career. Here's every deal, grade, and playoff impact.

Rahul Gaur • 3 days ago

8 min

Analysis

NHL Standings 2025-26: Complete Playoff Race, Wild Card Picture, and Conference Rankings (Updated March 13, 2026)

The 2025-26 NHL season is entering its final stretch with just 16-18 games remaining per team. The Colorado Avalanche are running away with the Presidents' Trophy race, the Buffalo Sabres are about to end a 14-year playoff drought, and the wild card races in both conferences are absolute chaos.

Rahul Gaur • 3 days ago

9 min

Breaking

Dylan Larkin Out at Least Two Weeks for Red Wings: Detroit’s Playoff Push Takes a Major Hit With Captain Sidelined

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss at least two weeks with a lower-body injury suffered against the Florida Panthers, dealing a significant blow to Detroit’s playoff push as they cling to a wild-card spot.

Rohit Gaur • 3 days ago

6 min

Analysis

What Is Nikita Kucherov’s Net Worth in 2026? Inside the Lightning Star’s $90M+ Career Earnings, Salary, and Endorsements

Nikita Kucherov’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at $30 million, fueled by a $76 million contract with Tampa Bay, $90M+ career earnings, and lucrative endorsement deals with Adidas and Bud Light.

Rohit Gaur • 3 days ago

7 min

Confirmed

Corey Perry Traded to Tampa Bay Lightning: Kings Deal Veteran Winger at 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Lightning reacquired veteran winger Corey Perry from the LA Kings for a 2028 second-round pick at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, with LA retaining 50% of his $2M salary.

Rohit Gaur • 1 week ago

5 min