Right before the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres signed forward Jason Zucker to a two-year, $9.5 million ($4.75 million AAV) contract. It was no secret that the Sabres were interested in keeping the veteran forward around, and they did just that by getting him signed to this extension.

As fans and pundits assess the outcome of a memorable 2025 NHL trade deadline, reports emerged regarding deals that were discussed but ultimately fell through.

The Montreal Canadiens shot themselves in the foot with their 1-0 defeat against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. According to Moneypuck.com, the Habs now have an 9% chance of making the Spring dance.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on pace to score the most NHL regular-season goals, but he trails Kings great Wayne Gretzky in other ways.

The Ducks Mason McTavish has had four goals and 10 points in his last appearances, and with the team playing four games this week, he's an alluring option at 17% rostered and leads our fantasy hockey pickups this week.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had one more opportunity to skate against one of their own franchise legends, Marc-Andre Fleury, who plays for the Minnesota Wild. However, the Penguins legends who remained in the lineup led their team to a 3-1 win on a special day in St. Paul.

Sam Colangelo scored twice, Lukas Dostal stopped 31 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night. New York had won four of its previous five.

The newest Florida Panther is set to make his first appearance with the team.

The Pittsburgh Penguins appear to have found yet another potential gem in their 2024 draft class.

It was Ovechkin’s league-leading eighth empty-netter of the season and 65th of his career, which is the most of any player in NHL history.