Henderson Silver Knights forward Matyas Sapovaliv has 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) through 53 games. PHOTO CREDIT: Kaylie Phillips, Jades Media

Former Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith is being held out of the New York Rangers lineup today for "management purposes."

Paul Cotter considers himself fortunate as the New Jersey Devils prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michov (39) scores on Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the shootout at Canada Life Centre. (Terrence Lee-Imagn Images)

Ovechkin beat fellow Russian Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning with four minutes left in the third period after getting stopped twice by him earlier.

The Chicago Blackhawks completed a major trade by moving Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers not long after Jones spoke out about the state of the team and his frustrations. Chicago also sent a 2026 fourth-round pick to Florida and retained 26% ($2.5 million AAV) of Jones' contract. In return, the Blackhawks acquired 23-year-old goalie Spencer Knight and a 2026 conditional first-round pick.

The Canadiens celebrate Alex Newhook's game-winning goal in Buffalo - Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Kings have salary-cap space and a need for a second-line center to improve their struggling power play. But will they make a bold move at the trade deadline?

The Pittsburgh Penguins (24-29-9) haven't done themselves any favors since returning from the 4 Nations Face-off, dropping yet another contest, this time to the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena.

The Anaheim Ducks began their March with a home matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on Saturday.