Brad Marchand scored the decisive goal in the shootout, and Anton Lundell recorded a goal and two assists as the Florida Panthers edged the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Wednesday night. The win snapped Florida’s four-game losing streak and sent Boston into the NHL’s Olympic break after another tightly contested shootout loss in Florida.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones was suspended for 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance. Jones said the result likely came from contaminated exosome therapy he received for an injury and said he did not intentionally use performance-enhancing drugs.

At 40, Pierre‑Édouard Bellemare will make his Olympic debut, capping a career built on reliability, discipline, and steady NHL excellence. From undrafted prospect to Stanley Cup champion, he arrives in Milan‑Cortina ready to lead France on the world stage.

The Penguins’ playoff push just hit a major obstacle. With Kris Letang sidelined for at least four weeks by a fractured foot, Pittsburgh must now navigate a crucial stretch without the heart, minutes, and leadership of its longtime defensive anchor.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes is emerging as a leading candidate to become the highest-paid defenseman in NHL history when he becomes eligible for a contract extension later this year. Acquired in a franchise-altering trade from Vancouver in December, he has continued to play at a high level in Minnesota.

Fraser Minten turned January into his breakout moment, recording eight goals and 14 points in 14 games. His surge powered Boston’s 11-2-1 run and earned him NHL Rookie of the Month honors.

Anže Kopitar is back in the Kings’ lineup, and his return couldn’t come at a more critical moment as Los Angeles gears up for a playoff push. After missing 11 games with an upper-body injury, the captain’s presence could be the stabilizing force that defines the Kings’ postseason fate.

The Devils fell short of a Western Conference road-trip sweep Sunday as the Kraken scored three third-period goals to pull away for a 4–2 win in Seattle. Late breakdowns proved costly for New Jersey despite an otherwise strong performance.