Welcome to your daily roundup of the latest NHL news for Saturday, March 14, 2026. Today, the hockey world is reeling from a massive blow to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup hopes, while the league announces exciting international plans for the upcoming season. Plus, we review the dramatic action from last night’s tight matchups.
NHL Game Scores and Notes from March 13, 2026
Friday night featured a light but incredibly impactful two-game slate. Both matchups were decided by a single goal, delivering high-stakes drama for fans keeping track of the wildcard races.
St. Louis Blues 3 – Edmonton Oilers 2 (OT)
FINALNotes: The Blues staged a thrilling multi-goal third-period comeback. Robert Thomas was the hero, burying a wrist shot with just nine seconds remaining in overtime to stun the Oilers.
Los Angeles Kings 3 – New York Islanders 2
FINALNotes: Kings captain Anze Kopitar scored to set a new franchise mark for the most road points in Kings history. The win allows Los Angeles to leapfrog into the final Western Conference Wild Card spot.
Latest NHL News & Rumors: March 14, 2026
Heartbreak for the Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Done for the Season
In the most devastating piece of NHL news today, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that captain Auston Matthews will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Matthews suffered a Grade 3 MCL tear and a quad contusion following a controversial knee-on-knee collision with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas on Thursday night. The NHL Department of Player Safety responded swiftly today, handing Gudas a five-game suspension for the dangerous hit, though Leafs fans and management argue it isn’t enough.
NHL Global Series Heading to Germany
In lighter news, the NHL’s push for international growth continues. The league officially announced that the Ottawa Senators and the Chicago Blackhawks will face off in the 2026 NHL Global Series. The two regular-season games will take place in Dusseldorf, Germany, on December 18 and 20, 2026. Senators stars like Tim Stützle are reportedly ecstatic to play in front of their home country’s fans.
Steven Stamkos Trade Rumors Persist
Even though the NHL Trade Deadline has passed, the rumor mill never stops. Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz revealed he received “a lot of calls” offering massive trade packages for Steven Stamkos. However, Stamkos refused to waive his full no-movement clause. With Nashville in the thick of a playoff race, keeping the veteran forward was crucial, but insiders suggest the 36-year-old will be the center of intense offseason trade rumors once again.
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