Hockey headlines for March 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Edmonton Oilers show that losing Draisaitl needn't be a death sentence (Edmonton Sun)
Schenn nets first goal for Isles in win over Toronto (New York Newsday)
Columbus Blue Jackets stun Carolina Hurricanes with 5-1 rout (Columbus Dispatch)
Wild snap losing streak with 4-3 overtime win over Blackhawks (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Crushing blow for Edmonton Oilers: Leon Draisaitl out for the season (Edmonton Sun)
Nick Jensen to undergo knee surgery, has likely suited up for last game with Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Sun)
Sabres sign Clarence’s Gavin McCarthy to three-year, entry-level deal (Buffalo News)
Islanders sign first-rounder Kashawn Aitcheson to entry-level contract (New York Post)
Auston Matthews injury has NHL players pushing for change to player safety department (Toronto Sun)
Nikita Kucherov’s hat trick leads Lightning over Kraken to open trip (Tampa Bay Times)
Nashville Predators beat Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Ryan O'Reilly's shootout goal (The Tennessean)
Morgan Rielly and the St. Pats have the fight of the Irish but not the luck (Toronto Sun)
Jets lose ground to the Predators in a 4-3 shootout loss (Winnipeg Sun)
Golden Knights blanked by Sabres, Luukkonen in home loss (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Another Bobby McMann goal not nearly enough for Kraken in loss to Lightning (Seattle Times)
Nick Foligno wins in return to United Center 11 days after Chicago Blackhawks traded him: ‘Lots of emotions’ (Chicago Tribune)
Bruins stumble against Canadiens, end three-game road trip with second straight overtime loss in as many nights (Boston Globe)
In his Toronto debut, Islanders’ Matt Schaefer is the hottest ticket in town (New York Post)
How 'generational' talent Matthew Schaefer has impressed Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun)
Nick Foligno anticipating Blackhawks' future while focusing on Wild's present (Chicago Sun-Times)
Rangers’ Mike Sullivan admits this season has ‘been hard’ on struggling J.T. Miller (New York Post)
Penguins forward Blake Lizotte sidelined indefinitely with injury (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Snakebit Canadien Kirby Dach to miss 2-4 weeks with yet another injury (Montreal Gazette)
Panthers’ lineup gets boost as Seth Jones returns from lengthy injury (Miami Herald)
Tyson Foerster practices with Flyers for first time since December injury (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Patrick Kane elevating his play just when the Red Wings need it most (Detroit News)
Nothing but unfinished business in Corey Perry’s Lightning return (Tampa Bay Times)
Canucks' Nils Hoglander on his frustrating year: 'I just want to play' (Vancouver Province)
Capitals’ Hutson earns rave reviews ahead of potential NHL debut (Washington Times)
Accolades for Maple Leafs' prospect Ben Danford in OHL poll, Borgesi signed (Toronto Sun)
Flyers sign prospect Cole Knuble, the son of former NHLer Mike, to entry-level contract (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Son of former Devils Hall of Fame defenseman signs first pro contract (NJ.com)
Vincent Damphousse ready to pass 40-goal torch to Canadiens' Cole Caufield (Montreal Gazette)