Welcome to your daily dose of NHL News for Saturday, March 28, 2026! As the 2025-26 NHL regular season inches closer to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the stakes have never been higher. From record-breaking performances by future Hall of Famers to fierce Wild Card battles in the Eastern Conference, the ice is absolutely melting under the pressure. Let’s dive into today’s biggest headlines, player milestones, and catch up on yesterday’s critical game scores.
Latest NHL News & Milestones
The hockey world is buzzing this weekend following a historic stretch of milestone performances from some of the game’s greatest players.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is continuing to completely defy age. “The Great Eight” recently netted his 34th career hat trick, officially passing Brett Hull for the fourth-most hat tricks in NHL history. Even more impressive, Ovechkin is now on the precipice of recording his NHL-record 20th career 30-goal season.
Meanwhile, up in Edmonton, Connor McDavid has surged back into the lead for the Art Ross Trophy. McDavid hit two massive career benchmarks this week: 400 career goals and 1,200 career points. He isn’t doing it alone, either; Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard just became the sixth blueliner to reach the 20-goal mark this season.
The playoff race is also reaching a boiling point, particularly in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Bruins are clinging to the first Wild Card spot, propelled by David Pastrnak’s current 11-game point streak. Right behind them, the Detroit Red Wings are fighting tooth and nail to return to the postseason for the first time since 2019-20.
Yesterday’s NHL Game Scores: Friday, March 27, 2026
We only had two games on the slate for Friday night, but both carried significant weight for the standings. Here is your quick, mobile-friendly scoreboard from last night’s action:
• Detroit Red Wings (5) vs. Buffalo Sabres (2)
• Game Notes: The Red Wings pulled off a massive upset against the Atlantic Division-leading Sabres, moving Detroit within a single point of the Eastern Conference playoff line. Alex DeBrincat paved the way with a three-point night (1G, 2A). Defenseman Moritz Seider celebrated his 400th career game by recording two assists, hitting the 50-point mark for the season.
• New York Rangers (6) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (1)
• Game Notes: The Rangers dominated puck possession at Madison Square Garden, routing the Blackhawks to secure two vital points in the crowded Metropolitan Division.
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