The “March Madness” isn’t reserved for the hardwood this year. If you’ve been tracking the NHL News, you know the standings are shifting like tectonic plates. Sunday night proved that no lead is safe and no team is out of it, as the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers pulled off high-stakes victories to keep their postseason dreams on life support.
Hughes Sparks Devils’ Late-Game Fire
In Newark, the New Jersey Devils looked destined for a disappointing loss before Jack Hughes took over. Trailing the Blackhawks in the third, Hughes and Dougie Hamilton scored just 19 seconds apart in the final minutes to secure a 5-3 win. Hughes finished the night with four points, reminding the league that when he’s healthy, the Devils are a different beast.
Zegras Plays Hero in the City of Brotherly Love
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers continued their late-season surge. Trevor Zegras rifled home a sharp-angle shot with just 1:33 remaining in overtime to defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1. The Flyers have now gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, pulling within three points of the final Wild Card spot. For a team many wrote off in January, the “Orange Crush” is becoming the story of the spring.
Sunday, March 29, 2026: NHL Scoreboard & Notes
Sunday was a night of tight checking and goaltending duels. Here is your recap of all the action:
Sunday Night Scoreboard
MARCH 29, 2026- Milestone: Arttu Hyry scored his 1st career NHL goal for Dallas.
- Win Streak: Canadiens earn 5th straight win; Caufield hits goal #45.
- Comeback: Bruins erased a 3-goal 3rd period deficit to win in SO.
- Injury: Blackhawks D Artyom Levshunov out with a fractured hand.
Status Report: Will Crosby Play Tonight?
The biggest question in the NHL News cycle this morning involves the Penguins. Sidney Crosby traveled with the team to Long Island for tonight’s massive Metropolitan Division clash against the Islanders. Crosby, who missed Saturday’s game, took full contact in practice on Sunday and is considered a game-time decision. With Pittsburgh trailing the Isles by just one point for second in the division, his presence could be the season-defining factor.
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