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Following the Flames' trade deadline departures of key veterans like Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar, Matt Coronato is expected to take on a larger role for Calgary. Coronato currently leads the team with 14 goals and 151 shots on goal. He has demonstrated consistent offensive volume, logging over 2.5 shots in three of his last four games and eight of his last 10 outings, making him a focal point for the team's offense moving forward.
Bobby Brink has been traded to the Minnesota Wild as part of the Philadelphia Flyers' deadline roster moves. The Flyers also traded Nicolas Deslauriers to the Carolina Hurricanes. In response to these departures and ongoing injury concerns, the Flyers have called up top prospect Alex Bump from the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Bump is expected to make his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Nicolas Deslauriers has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The move was part of a series of roster changes for the Philadelphia Flyers, who also traded Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild. Following these departures, the Flyers have called up prospect Alex Bump from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, to bolster their forward depth.
David Pastrnak enters Saturday's matchup against Washington as a high-volume shot generator, particularly effective at home following a day of rest. He averages 3.9 shots on 7.8 attempts over 14 such games, clearing the 3.5-shot threshold in 71% of those contests. While currently in a seven-game goal drought, historical trends suggest he is due for a breakthrough against a Capitals defense allowing 3.8 goals per game over their last 10 road appearances.
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving indicated the organization plans to evaluate AHL prospects during the final 19 games of the season, putting William Villeneuve in contention for his first NHL appearance. Drafted in 2020, the 23-year-old has recorded 12 goals and 110 points in 212 AHL games. While his offensive production is established, the team is looking for improved defensive consistency and better decision-making under pressure before committing to a promotion.
Despite trade rumors leading up to the deadline, the Florida Panthers kept goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. The 37-year-old, who has backstopped the team to three straight Stanley Cup Finals, is a pending unrestricted free agent. The organization is currently discussing a contract extension with him. Teammate Matthew Tkachuk publicly expressed his desire for Bobrovsky to remain with the team, citing his immense value to the organization both on and off the ice.
The Philadelphia Flyers were unable to trade Rasmus Ristolainen before the NHL deadline. GM Danny Briere noted that teams failed to meet his asking price. Insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Detroit Red Wings considered Ristolainen but ultimately chose Justin Faulk instead. While Ristolainen remains a physical force on the blue line, the Flyers must now wait until June if they wish to revisit potential trade scenarios for the defenseman.
Holloway delivered a standout performance in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Sharks, recording three assists, five PIM, two hits, and a plus-3 rating. Playing on the top line alongside Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud, Holloway was instrumental in all three of the Blues' goals. On the 2025-26 season, he has accumulated 12 goals and 13 assists, with 97 shots on net, 97 hits, and 16 PIM across 39 appearances, showing strong potential to maintain his top-line role.
Robert Thomas scored twice, including the game-winner 54 seconds into overtime, to lead the Blues to a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Thomas has recorded four goals and two assists in three games since returning from a leg injury. With 15 goals and 39 points in 45 games, he remains a focal point for St. Louis following the trade deadline departures of Brayden Schenn and Justin Faulk. He finished Friday's contest with five shots on net and a plus-3 rating.
Lane Hutson tallied a power-play goal and two assists in Friday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Ducks. The 22-year-old defenseman played a key role in the Canadiens' third-period rally, setting up both of Cole Caufield's goals. Hutson now has 11 goals and 63 points through 61 games this season. He continues to demonstrate elite offensive production, maintaining a plus-24 rating and 96 shots on net while proving his rookie campaign was no fluke.
Cole Caufield scored two goals on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Ducks. His third-period tallies were instrumental in turning a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 lead. Caufield has five goals and one assist over his last four games, matching his career high of 37 goals this season. Through 61 appearances, the 25-year-old winger has 63 points, 187 shots on net, and a plus-22 rating, continuing his strong form following the Olympic break.
Chris Kreider led the Ducks to a 6-5 shootout victory over Montreal, recording a goal and three assists. His game-tying goal with 42 seconds left in regulation forced overtime. Kreider, who finished plus-2 with four shots, has four multi-point efforts in his last eight games. The veteran winger now totals 21 goals, 18 assists, 13 power-play points, 105 shots, and 47 hits across 56 appearances this season, providing essential offensive production for the Ducks' top six.
Vegas captain Mark Stone is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained against Pittsburgh. While he has missed three consecutive games and will sit out Sunday's match against Edmonton, GM Kelly McCrimmon stated the team is comfortable with the situation and does not anticipate a lengthy absence. Stone is receiving treatment at City National Arena. The 33-year-old has been productive this season, despite previously missing 16 games due to a broken finger in October.
Philip Broberg recorded an assist on Robert Thomas' game-winning goal 54 seconds into overtime as the St. Louis Blues defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2. The victory came on a challenging day for the Blues, who were playing with only five healthy defensemen following the trade of captain Brayden Schenn and defenseman Justin Faulk earlier in the day.
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired veteran defenseman Justin Faulk from the St. Louis Blues in a trade involving a first-round pick, a third-round pick, Justin Holl, and prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov. Faulk, 33, has recorded 32 points in 61 games this season and is expected to bolster Detroit's top-four defensive unit and power play. He leaves St. Louis after six seasons, having played 482 games and registered 232 points for the franchise.
The New York Islanders have acquired captain Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues in a blockbuster trade. The 34-year-old waived his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for their playoff push. Schenn has 28 points in 61 games this season and is under contract through 2028 at a $6.5 million AAV. He brings significant experience, including a 2019 Stanley Cup win, and has maintained a 54.2 percent faceoff win rate this season.
Cutter Gauthier scored his 32nd goal of the season just 33 seconds into the game and added a goal in the shootout to help the Anaheim Ducks defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5. Gauthier has been on a hot streak, recording seven goals in his last five games since the Olympic break. His early goal set the tone for a high-scoring contest that ultimately saw the Ducks improve their shootout record to 8-0.
Leo Carlsson recorded a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. Carlsson scored his 21st goal of the season early in the third period off a 2-on-1 pass from Chris Kreider. The Ducks have now won seven of their last eight games, with Carlsson playing a key role in the team's offensive production during this stretch.
Alex Killorn scored in the sixth round of the shootout to secure a 6-5 comeback victory for the Anaheim Ducks over the Montreal Canadiens. The win was the team's 19th comeback victory of the season, tying them for the NHL lead. Anaheim improved to 8-0 in shootouts this year, with Killorn's clutch effort sealing the result after a back-and-forth regulation period.
Martin Necas tallied a goal and three assists in regulation before scoring the victory-clinching goal in the shootout to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. Necas' performance was instrumental in ending Dallas' 10-game winning streak. The win helped the Avalanche maintain their position as the NHL's top team, now holding a seven-point lead over the Stars in the Central Division.
