NHL 2025/2026 Hockey

2.4.26 Colorado Avalanche: Injuries

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will miss a few games after suffering an upper-body injury against Calgary. Coach Jared Bednar said the injury isn't serious and won't affect Makar's playoff availability. Makar, who has 75 points this season, is expected to return before the postseason, while teammates will need to step up in his absence.

1.4.26 Buffalo Sabres: Injuries

Sam Carrick left the Buffalo Sabres' 4-3 win over the New York Islanders after suffering a left arm injury in a fight with Anders Lee. The injury occurred when his arm was caught awkwardly during the altercation, and he exited the ice in visible pain. Coach Lindy Ruff said Carrick will be evaluated, dealing a potential blow to Buffalo's depth during their playoff push.

31.3.26 Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have dismissed general manager Brad Treliving following a disappointing season and continued playoff struggles. Despite some early progress under coach Craig Berube, the team is on track to miss the postseason, prompting leadership to seek a new direction. Treliving's tenure was also marked by the departure of star forward Mitch Marner.

30.3.26 Ottawa Senators: Injuries

Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months for the Ottawa Senators after breaking his arm on a cross-check from J.T. Miller of the New York Rangers. Coach Travis Green said Chabot had surgery, adding to multiple injuries on Ottawa's blue line as the team fights for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.

27.3.26 Pittsburgh Penguins: Injuries

Sidney Crosby left the Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Ottawa Senators in the second period with a lower-body injury, shortly after returning from a previous one. The captain played limited minutes before exiting, and no update was provided after the game.

24.3.26 Seattle Kraken

Seattle Kraken forward Ryan Winterton will take a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter. The 22-year-old is in the midst of a career-best season and recently signed a two-year extension, as Seattle remains in the playoff hunt, trailing the Nashville Predators for a Western Conference wild-card spot.

12.3.26 Utah Mammoth: Transfers

Forward Nick Schmaltz signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with the Utah Mammoth, keeping him with the team through the 2033-34 season at an $8 million annual cap hit. Schmaltz, 30, is second on the team with 59 points in 64 games and said he wants to spend the rest of his career in Utah as the franchise pushes toward playoff contention.

6.3.26 Detroit Red Wings: Transfers

The Detroit Red Wings reacquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick. Perron, who previously played two seasons with Detroit, has 10 goals and 25 points in 49 games this season but is currently on injured reserve after last playing Jan. 20. The move adds experience to a Red Wings team pushing to end its long playoff drought.