News and Notes from Friday, March 20th, 2026
News
- The Calgary Flames released the logo for their final season in the Scotiabank Saddledome next season. The Flames future home, Scotia Place, will be open in time for the 2027-28 season.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Carolina Hurricanes v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hosted the Hurricanes and in the first Toronto took the 1-0 lead when Dakota Joshua scored his ninth of the season. In the second, Jordan Staal netted his 17th of the year on the Carolina power play to tie the game and then Eric Robinson put the Canes up 2-1 when he scored on a penalty shot, his 12th goal of the season. Then, John Tavares netted his 24th of the year to tie the game for the Maple Leafs but K’Andre Miller scored his sixth on the year to put Carolina back in the lead. In the third, William Nylander scored his 24th on the season as the Maple Leafs tied the game. In overtime, Alexander Mikishin scored his 10th on the eyar as the Hurricanes defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3.
New Jersey Devils v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET
- In Washington, the Capitals welcomed the Devils back to the Nations Capital and in the first, Ryan Leonard scored his 15th of the year as Washington took the 1-0 lead. After a scoreless second, Aliaksei Protas scored his 23rd with an empty net to put Washington up 2-0 but then Jesper Bratt’s 17th put New Jersey on the board late. However, the Capitals held on to get the 2-1 win over the Devils.
Colorado Avalanche v. Chicago Blackhawks – 830p ET
- In Chicago, the Avalanche looked to be the first team to qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs if they get at least a point against the Blackhawks. In the first, Colorado took the 1-0 lead when Martin Necas scored his 32nd of the year and then Brock Nelson scored his 31st of the year on the Avs power play to put Colorado up 2-0. In the second, Chicago got on the board when Wyatt Kaiser netted his sixth of the year. In the third, Nazem Kadri scored his 14th of the year on the Colorado power play as the Avs took the 3-1 lead and then Valeri Nichushkin scored his 15th as the Avalanche defeated the Blackhawks 4-1 and clinch a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Late Games
Florida Panthers v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
Anaheim Ducks v. Utah Mammoth – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- WIN v. PIT – 1p ET
- VGK v. NAS – 2p ET
- MIN v. VAN – 3p ET (PWHL)
- SEA v. BOS – 4p ET (PWHL)
- DAL v. MIN – 4p ET
- BUF v. LA – 4p ET
- PHI v. SJ – 4p ET
- SEA v. CLB – 5p ET
- NYI v. MON – 7p ET
- TOR v. OTT – 7p ET
- STL v. VAN – 7p ET
- BOS v. DET – 8p ET
- TB v. EDM – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- The Sheet: Playoff Races, Free Agents, NHL Expansion, and more feat. Brian Burke and David Pagnotta – (Daily Faceoff)
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