News and Notes from Thursday, March 26th, 2026
News
- The Ottawa Senators and Algonquin Anishinabe Nation issued a joint statement.
- Each are working towards building a long-term economic partnership that are based on a shared visions in the LeBreton Flats area.
- The collaboration between both parties aim to have a shared vision that also respects and honours the history, as well as the future, of the land.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Montréal Canadiens – 7p ET
- In Montréal, the Canadiens hosted the Blue Jackets and in the first Montréal took the 1-0 lead when Jayden Struble scored his first of the season but them Columbus tied the game when Damon Severson netted his eighth. After a scoreless second, Zachary Bolduc scored his 11th of the year as the Canadiens went top defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1.
Pittsburgh Penguins v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa, the Senators hosted the Penguins and in the first Ottawa took the 1-0 lead when Drake Batherson scored a power play goal, his 28th goal of the year, but then Pittsburgh tied the game when Rickard Rakell scored his 16th of the year. In the second, Ottawa re-took the lead when Nick Cousins scored his ninth of the year but then Erik Karlsson’s 12th of the year tied the game for the Penguins once more. In the third, the Pens took the lead with Rickard Rakell’s second of the night, this time on the power play, but then Drake Batherson netted his second of the night as the Senators tied the game. In the shootout, Ben Kindel scored the game winner as the Penguins defeated the Senators 4-3.
Seattle Kraken v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET
- In Tampa Bay, the Lightning hosted the Kraken and in first Seattle took the 1-0 lead when Brandon Montour scored his ninth but then Anthony Cirelli scored his 20th as Tampa Bay tied the contest. Then, Kaapo Kakko scored his 12th as the Kraken took the 2-1 lead. In the second, Seattle took the 3-1 lead as Bobby McMann netted his 25th but then the Bolts got within a goal when Jake Guentzel scored his 33rd of the year. Then, Corey Perry scored his 14th as the Lightning made it a 3-3 tie game. With no score in the third, the game moved to overtime where Brandon Montour scored his second of the night as the Kraken defeated the Lightning 4-3.
Minnesota Wild v. Florida Panthers – 7p ET
- In South Florida, the Panthers hosted the Wild and after a scoreless first Minnesota took the 1-0 lead with Marcus Foligno’s seventh of the year and then Ryan Hartman scored his 17th as the Wild took the 2-0 lead. In the third, Florida got on the board as Matthew Tkachuk and then Aaron Ekblad netted his fourth of the year as Florida tied the game. Then, Joel Eriksson Ek netted his 18th as the Wild defeated Panthers 3-2.
Dallas Stars v. New York Islanders – 7p ET
- In Long Island, the Islanders hosted the Stars and in the first New York took the 1-0 lead when Bo Horvat netted his 30th. After a scoreless second, New York took the 2-0 lead when Calum Ritchie netted his 11th but then Dallas got on the board when Matt Duchene netted his 14th of the year. However, the Islanders held on to defeat the Stars 2-1.
Chicago Blackhawks v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET
- In Philadelphia, the Flyers hosted the Blackhawks and in the first Philadelphia took the 1-0 lead when Alex Bump scored his third of the year and then Sean Couturier netted his ninth to put the Flyers up 2-0. In the second, Philadelphia took the 3-0 lead as Denver Barkey scored his fourth of the year but then Chicago got on the board as Connor Bedard netted his 30th of the season. Then, Noah Cates scored his 16th to put Philly up 4-1 and then Christian Dvorak netted his 15th as the Flyers went on to defeat the Blackhawks.
San Jose Sharks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis, the Blues hosted the Sharks and in following a scoreless first, St. Louis took the 1-0 lead when Dalibor Dvorsky scored his 11th. In the third, San Jose tied the game when Alexander Wennberg scored his 14th of the year. In overtime, Dylan Holloway scored the game winner with his 16th of the year as the Blues defeated the Sharks 2-1.
New Jersey Devils v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET
- In Nashville, the Predators hosted the Devils and in the first New Jersey took the 1-0 lead with Jesper Bratt’s 19th of the year. In the second, New Jersey took the 2-0 lead when Nico Hischier scored his 25th of the year but then Nashville got on the board with Reid Schaefer’s sixth of the year. Then, Steven Stamkos scored his 36th of the year as the Preds tied the game 2-2. In the third, Nico Hischier scored his second of the night to put New Jersey back in the lead and then Timo Meier scored his 21st with an empty netter as the Devils defeated the Predators 4-2.
Colorado Avalanche v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET
- In Winnipeg, the Jets welcomed the Avalanche back to Central Canada and in the first Winnipeg took the 1-0 lead when Mark Scheifele scored his 33rd but then Jack Drury scored his ninth as Colorado tied the game. After a scoreless second, Nathan MacKinnon scored a pair of goals, the first being on the Avs power play, to put Colorado up a pair but then Mark Scheifele scored his second of the night for Winnipeg. However, the Avalanche held on to defeat the Jets 3-2.
Late Games
Washington Capitals v. Utah Mammoth – 9p ET
Anaheim Ducks v. Calgary Flames – 9p ET
Edmonton Oilers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 930p ET
Los Angeles Kings v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- DET v. BUF – 7p ET
- CHI v. NYR – 7p ET
- BOS v. TOR – 7p ET (PWHL)
Noteworthy in Hockey
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Live From Kitchener with Rangers GM Mike McKenzie – (Daily Faceoff)
- Insider Trading: Pelley Having 1-on-1 meetings with Leafs Staff – (TSN)
- John Carlson Has Provided Ducks with Veteran Puck-Mover – (Daily Faceoff)
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