Recap of NHL from 27 January 2026

Patrick Kane received some helpful advice from Mike Modano early in his career about adapting to professional hockey. They now share the NHL record for most points among U.S.-born players.* Rasmus Dahlin became the League’s latest defenseman with a three-goal … Continue reading

Palat traded to Islanders by Devils for Tsyplakov

Ondrej Palat was traded to the New York Islanders by the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday for Maxim Tsyplakov. The Islanders also received a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. … Continue reading

Malinski signs 4-year contract with Avalanche

Sam Malinski signed a four-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 27-year-old defenseman has set NHL career highs in assists (21) and points (24) in 50 games this season. He is also plus-26 … Continue reading

Rust suspended 3 games for actions in Penguins game

NEW YORK – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser during NHL Game No. 822 in Vancouver on Sunday, Jan. 25, … Continue reading

Demko to have hip surgery, miss rest of season for Canucks

Thatcher Demko will have hip surgery and miss the remainder of the season for the Vancouver Canucks. “After consulting with our team doctors and outside specialists, Thatcher Demko will be shut down for the rest of the year,” Canucks general … Continue reading

Soucy traded to Islanders by Rangers for 3rd-round pick in 2026 Draft

Carson Soucy was traded to the New York Islanders by the New York Rangers on Monday for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 31-year-old defenseman has eight points (three goals, five assists) and a plus-4 rating while … Continue reading