It was an explosive weekend on the ice, and if you are searching for the latest NHL news, Monday, March 9, 2026, has delivered plenty of drama. From 15-goal barnburners that shifted the divisional standings to newly acquired players making immediate impacts, the push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially in high gear.
The biggest headline in today’s NHL news is the Buffalo Sabres‘ chaotic 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Josh Doan buried a late power-play goal to secure the win, vaulting Buffalo past Tampa and into first place in the Atlantic Division. The back-and-forth game featured five fights, 100 penalty minutes, and plenty of bad blood, resulting in a maximum $5,000 fine for Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel after an altercation with Rasmus Dahlin.
Out West, the latest NHL news highlights a dramatic shootout thriller in Denver. Nathan MacKinnon scored his league-leading 43rd goal and added the shootout winner as the Colorado Avalanche took down the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Nazem Kadri, playing his first game since being traded back to Colorado from Calgary, instantly made his presence felt with a crucial assist.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars extended their point streak to 12 games after Michael Bunting set up the game-tying goal in his Stars debut, leading to a 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Connor McDavid also stayed red-hot, extending his road point streak to 18 games as the Oilers handled the Golden Knights 4-2 to gain crucial ground in the Pacific.
Complete NHL Scores and Game Notes from March 8, 2026
If you missed any of the action from yesterday’s slate, we have you covered. Here is the complete breakdown of Sunday’s scoreboard.
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