Hockey headlines for March 21, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas help Avalanche overwhelm young Blackhawks in 4-1 win (Denver Post)
Just a bit of fun: Flames have a laugh over warmup routine after defeating Panthers (Calgary Sun)
Maple Leafs squeeze a point from stingy Hurricanes (Toronto Sun)
Coach calls out Joseph Woll after overtime loss on home ice (Toronto Star)
Captain Brady Tkachuk's anger shows Ottawa Senators' hunger to make the playoffs (Ottawa Sun)
How the NHL's rising salary cap could eventually benefit the Blackhawks (Chicago Sun-Times)
Devils could demote but still keep GM Tom Fitzgerald, insider says (NJ.com)
Flyers ‘keep applying pressure’ in the NHL playoff race despite their hapless special teams (Philadelphia Inquirer)
How important is it that the Penguins give up so many short-handed goals? (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Red Wings get healthier down the middle, decisions on lines loom (MLive.com)
Golden Knights’ Cassidy calls for simple approach with struggling offense (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Maple Leafs' Berube to Nylander: We need to see more of your shot (Toronto Sun)
Penguins defenseman Sam Girard appears close to rejoining the lineup (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
San Jose Sharks hit with another key injury as playoff push continues (San Jose Mercury News)
Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies will have busy summer rehab plans (Toronto Sun)
Sabres goalie Alex Lyon is on the cusp of NHL history after blanking Sharks, 5-0 (Buffalo News)
'He's fit in so well': Ryan Strome quickly finding his place with Flames following trade (Calgary Sun)
Bruins teammates are quick to credit speedy Lukas Reichel for providing a spark in his debut (Boston Globe)
J.T. Compher among players who've emerged as Wings overcome adversity (Detroit News)
Michael McCarron accepted warmly in Wild protector role (St. Paul Pioneer Press)