Stanley Cup Playoffs
NHL teams complete flurry of trades at 2026 deadline
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The NHL trade deadline on March 6, 2026, saw a wave of deals as contenders bolstered rosters for the playoffs while rebuilding teams acquired draft picks and prospects. Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild emerged as key buyers, while St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames focused on future assets. Emotional moves, including John Carlson's departure from Washington Capitals, highlighted the day's intensity.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin and center Joel Eriksson Ek revealed they competed through serious foot injuries during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Both players missed the second-round series against Colorado after breaking bones in their right feet against Dallas. The disclosures came during the team's season-ending media session on Friday.
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Matt Boldy delivered the overtime winner 28.9 seconds into the first extra period, securing a 3-2 victory for the Minnesota Wild over the Dallas Stars and evening their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series at 2-2. Swedish goaltender Jesper Wallstedt starred with 43 saves. Dallas defenseman Nils Lundkvist suffered a facial injury and did not return.
The Ottawa Senators secured a Stanley Cup playoff spot after a shutout road victory against the New York Islanders. Goaltender Linus Ullmark made 23 saves for his third clean sheet of the season. The clinch came with help from New Jersey's win over Detroit later that night.
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The Montreal Canadiens secured a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday when the Detroit Red Wings lost 5-4 to the Minnesota Wild. This clinch occurred without the Canadiens playing that day, following their 4-3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Both the Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres hold 100 points in the Atlantic Division, but the Habs lead on points percentage.