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- The NHL released an updated schedule for the Washington Capitals due to postponement from Covid. The League now plans to play on May 10th, which was originally the start of the playoffs. [NHL]
- The North Division has been dealing with their own outbreak and 14 games were just re-scheduled. [SportsNet]
Congrats on your first pro goal in your pro debut, Josiah Slavin! pic.twitter.com/Hlw13IasYz
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) March 29, 2021
- The New York Rangers traded Brendan Lemeiux for a fourth-round pick in the upcoming 2021 NHL Draft. [New York Rangers]
- Aaron Ekblad went down with a nasty leg injury last night against the Dallas Stars. The Panthers expect him to be out long-term and expect updates today. [ESPN]
Aaron Ekblad acknowledged the crowd with a quick wave while being stretchered off in Dallas. Uncomfortable scene after his leg bent awkwardly while falling along the boards. pic.twitter.com/hDnBgYV2Ah
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 28, 2021
Huberdeau on Ekblad: “He’s a great guy, a great teammate… We had to come out in the third period and play well. We got the win for him tonight.” #FLAvsDAL
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) March 29, 2021
.@FlaPanthers coach Joel Quenneville on the series sweep in Dallas and the Aaron Ekblad injury.#FlaPanthers #OneTerritory #NHL pic.twitter.com/YHkmBW8BDw
— FOX Sports Florida & Sun (@FOXSportsFL) March 29, 2021
- Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher does not have an easy job ahead of the trade deadline. He will have plenty of tough decisions coming. [Philadelphia Enquirer]
- The Columbus Blue Jackets and forward Patrik Laine are running out of time to turn things around. [Columbus Dispatch]
The race for the fourth spot in the Central stays wild pic.twitter.com/lQjPg4w7gW
— Andrew Schnittker (@aschnitt53) March 29, 2021
- The Red Wings have every reason to give up this year, but they haven’t. They have done quite the opposite and swept a Columbus team that is firmly entrenched in a playoff battle. [Detroit Free Press]
- It took multiple video reviews and an overturned goal but the New Jersey Devils shut out the Boston Bruins with an absolutely chaotic finish and 40 saves. [NBC Sports]