Trade Deadline
Panthers face Devils as Olympic stars Hughes and Tkachuk reunite
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The Florida Panthers visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, marking the first NHL matchup between U.S. Olympic gold medalists Jack Hughes and Matthew Tkachuk since their Milano Cortina 2026 triumph. Florida aims to close an eight-point gap to the Eastern Conference wild card, while New Jersey seeks to build on a recent win. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on HBO Max, Scripps and TNT.
The Buffalo Sabres, on track for their first playoffs in 14 seasons, aim to retain forward Alex Tuch amid contract talks. A projected $10-$11 million AAV extension looms large, potentially complicated by a thin free agent class. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen kept Tuch past the trade deadline as the team bought aggressively.
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The San Jose Sharks are focusing on roster stability and playoff contention following a quiet trade deadline. Recent extensions for key players and lineup tweaks highlight their preparations for a demanding Eastern road trip. Macklin Celebrini continues to lead the charge with impressive performances.
Following their decision to stand pat at the March 6 NHL trade deadline—as covered previously—the Montreal Canadiens notched a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on March 7. Strong showings from Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki have the team third in the Atlantic Division, setting up a pivotal week ahead.
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The Boston Celtics' 120-100 rout of the Dallas Mavericks—powered by Jayson Tatum's season debut as covered earlier—was dampened by center Nikola Vučević fracturing his right finger in the first quarter. The 35-year-old underwent surgery Saturday and faces a 3-4 week reevaluation.
One month after the Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the second-year guard has thrived, averaging 12.5 points in 20 minutes over 11 games. The move faces growing criticism as the 76ers struggle, prompting reactions from fans, players, and McCain himself.
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The Dallas Stars have overtaken the Colorado Avalanche for the No. 1 spot in the latest NHL power rankings after a franchise-record 10-game winning streak. Despite holding a six-point lead in the standings, the Avalanche have faltered recently, going 11-8-2 since January 1. The top five teams are now within 11 points of each other as the trade deadline approaches.
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