The dust has finally settled from the NHL trade deadline, but the action on the ice is heating up more than ever. If you’re looking for the absolute latest NHL news, March 8, 2026, delivered plenty of jaw-dropping performances, thrilling overtime finishes, and massive franchise milestones that will have fantasy hockey managers scrambling.
Massive Milestones: Kucherov and Hughes Steal the Show in Today’s NHL News
When it comes to breaking NHL news, it’s impossible to ignore what Nikita Kucherov accomplished last night. The Tampa Bay Lightning superstar recorded four assists in a decisive 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, officially hitting the 100-point mark for the sixth time in his illustrious career. Not only did Kucherov hit the century mark, but recently acquired veteran Corey Perry also scored in his return to Tampa Bay following his trade from the Los Angeles Kings.
Meanwhile, across the Eastern Conference, Jack Hughes put on an absolute clinic. In a fierce rivalry matchup against the New York Rangers, Hughes netted a spectacular hat trick and added an assist to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 6-3 victory. For those tracking NHL news closely, the Devils’ fourth win in a row proves they are finding their stride at the perfect time.
Elsewhere in the league, defensive milestones made the front pages. Josh Morrissey scored the overtime winner to lift the Winnipeg Jets past the Vancouver Canucks 3-2. This goal wasn’t just a game-winner; it pushed Morrissey past Dustin Byfuglien for the most points by a defenseman in this version of the Jets’ franchise history (417 points). Down on Long Island, teenage sensation Matthew Schaefer set a new NHL mark for the most overtime points by a teenage defenseman, setting up Bo Horvat’s OT winner to lift the Islanders over the Sharks 2-1.
New faces in new places also made their mark. Ryan Strome debuted with a goal and an assist to help the Calgary Flames secure a massive 5-4 upset over the heavily favored Carolina Hurricanes.
March 7, 2026 NHL Game Scores & Notes
Catch up on yesterday’s incredible slate of games with this complete breakdown of scores from around the league.
| Away Team | Score | Home Team | Notes / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 1 – 3 | Boston Bruins | Arvidsson with 3rd-period game-winner |
| New York Rangers | 3 – 6 | New Jersey Devils | Jack Hughes Hat Trick (4 Points) |
| Nashville Predators | 2 – 3 | Buffalo Sabres | Sabres 6th Straight Win |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 – 4 | Philadelphia Flyers | Final (SO) |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 – 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Kucherov hits 100-point mark |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 – 5 | Utah Mammoth | Mammoth win 3 straight |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2 – 3 | Winnipeg Jets | Final (OT) – Morrissey game-winner |
| Montreal Canadiens | 4 – 3 | Los Angeles Kings | Slafkovsky 2 Goals, 1 Assist |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 4 – 5 | Calgary Flames | Ryan Strome debut goal |
| San Jose Sharks | 1 – 2 | New York Islanders | Final (OT) – Horvat game-winner |
| Ottawa Senators | 7 – 4 | Seattle Kraken | Final |
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