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Minnesota Wild acquire forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Jacob Middleton, a 3rd-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, a 4th-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft, and a 2nd-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft. | Coleman traded to Wild by Flames The NHL App is Your Home for Hockey Dive in with a Stats experience that incorporates EDGE Advanced Stats; "How To Watch" to help navigate your tune-in choices; Apple Live Activities to set-and-forget for as many teams as you want, plus a whole lot more. What's New in NHL App?
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forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
Nashville Predators acquire forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Dallas Stars for a 2nd-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a 3rd-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. | Bourque, Lyubushkin traded to Predators by Stars
Detroit Red Wings acquire forward Keegan Kolesar from the Vegas Golden Knights for a 3rd-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft and a 7th-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. | Kolesar traded to Red Wings by Golden Knights
New York Rangers acquire defenseman Marcus Pettersson from the Vancouver Canucks for a 1st-round pick in the 2030 NHL Draft. | Pettersson traded to Rangers by Canucks
Boston Bruins acquire defenseman Will Borgen from the New York Rangers for a 2nd-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a conditional 3rd-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. | Borgen traded to Bruins by Rangers
Utah Mammoth acquire forward Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers for defenseman Sean Durzi, forward Cole Beaudoin and a 3rd-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. | Trocheck traded to Mammoth by Rangers
San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zachary Sharp. | Nurse traded to Sharks by Oilers
Toronto Maple Leafs acquire forward Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning for goalie Dennis Hildeby, a 4th-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a 3rd-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. | Paul traded to Maple Leafs by Lightning
goalie Devon Levi and a 7th-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft
Edmonton Oilers acquire goalie Devon Levi and a 7th-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres for a 3rd-round pick in 2028. | Levi traded to Oilers by Sabres
New York Rangers acquire goalie Joonas Korpisalo from the Boston Bruins for forward Kalle Vaisanen. | Korpisalo traded to Rangers by Bruins
The March 6, 2026 trade deadline has delivered plenty of fireworks, sending shockwaves across the league as general managers aggressively position their teams for a deep playoff run. If you are tracking the latest NHL News, today’s flurry of high-profile transactions completely reshaped the championship landscape.
The Vegas Golden Knights fortified their bottom-six by acquiring veteran center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman and two future draft picks. The move adds immediate grit and defensive reliability to a Vegas squad that thrives on center depth. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks made a massive splash by landing 36-year-old Capitals legend John Carlson for a conditional first-round pick and a third-round selection. Adding a proven power-play quarterback signals that Anaheim is taking a serious swing at the postseason.
The Colorado Avalanche also bolstered their formidable roster, picking up Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Known for his faceoff prowess and playoff experience, Roy is a perfect depth addition for the high-flying Avs. In a corresponding Eastern Conference shakeup, the Columbus Blue Jackets snagged hard-working winger Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks, hoping to jumpstart their secondary scoring in a tightly contested playoff race.
Over in Buffalo, the Sabres acquired big defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets, a gritty pivot after missing out on Colton Parayko. As the dust settles, the race for the Stanley Cup has never looked more wide open.
March 5 NHL Scores and Game Notes
Before the deadline madness took over, Thursday night featured an eight-game slate packed with crucial divisional matchups. The Winnipeg Jets handed the Tampa Bay Lightning their fourth straight loss in a commanding 4-1 victory, while the Utah Mammoth blanked the Flyers 3-0 in a defensive masterclass. The Rangers also dominated the struggling Maple Leafs with a massive 6-2 home win.
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Toronto Maple Leafs2
New York Rangers6
Zibanejad and Lafreniere pace NYR in home blowout.
Utah Mammoth3
Philadelphia Flyers0
Keller notches 42nd assist in dominant shutout.
Buffalo Sabres5
Pittsburgh Penguins1
Tuch and Power lead balanced offensive attack.
Florida Panthers2
Columbus Blue Jackets4
Olivier scores twice to secure home victory.
Tampa Bay Lightning1
Winnipeg Jets4
Lightning drop fourth straight; Scheifele adds goal.
Boston Bruins3
Nashville Predators6
High-scoring affair goes to the Preds in Music City.
Ottawa Senators4
Calgary Flames1
Sens overwhelm Flames behind Stutzle’s empty-netter.
New York Islanders3
Los Angeles Kings5
Panarin shines with a goal to edge out the Isles.
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