There was a tightly contested battle in the Ontario Hockey League on Wednesday night, Feb. 26, between one of the top teams in the East, and one of the worst teams in the West.

The Vancouver Canucks (27-20-11) wrap up their California back-to-back on Thursday with a matchup against the Anaheim Ducks (25-25-7). This will be the second meeting between these two Pacific Division rivals, with the Canucks taking the first matchup 5-1 earlier this year. With a victory, Vancouver would stay above the playoff bar for another night while also putting additional space between themselves and the Ducks.

French-born Canadian defenseman Xavier Ouellet, 31, has signed a two-year contract extension with Dinamo Minsk, the KHL website announced on Tuesday.

The Nashville Predators have recalled defenseman Marc Del Gaizo from the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals ahead of Thursday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Additionally, the team has reassigned defenseman Jake Livingstone – who was recalled last weekend but did not appear in any games – to Milwaukee.

As we enter the final week before the NHL’s 2025 trade deadline, GMs are tempted to pay nearly any price to give their squads the edge to get them to the promised land. But deadline deals can sour in many different ways, and sometimes even sure-fire fits fall flat.

There are some exciting developments down on the farm for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Vegas Golden Knights fell short to the Los Angeles Kings in their last time out and will look to regain their form against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Giordano discussed his trade to Toronto and who he thinks the team should trade for before the NHL trade deadline on March 7.

Since the San Jose Sharks are in town to take on the Montreal Canadiens, former Hab Tyler Toffoli was happy to catch up with some friends. The Habs had the day off yesterday, so Jake Evans and Cole Caufield were glad to go for a bite with their former teammate.

1. DEAL OR NOT? With the trade deadline fast approaching, Rangers boss Chris Drury must at least consider the possibility of another trade. If he thinks he needs another defenseman, both the Blackhawks and defenseman Seth Jones are ready to part company.