NHL 2025/2026 Hockey

23.2.26 Pittsburgh Penguins: Injuries

Sidney Crosby chose not to play in Sunday's Olympic gold medal game after suffering a lower-body injury in the quarterfinals, a decision he called difficult but necessary. Canada went on to lose 2-1 in overtime to the United States men's national ice hockey team. Crosby said he did everything possible to return but ultimately didn't feel capable of playing.

19.2.26 Pittsburgh Penguins: Injuries

Canada captain and Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will undergo imaging to assess a lower-body injury suffered during Canada's 4-3 overtime win over Czechia in the Olympic quarterfinals. The 38-year-old injured his right leg in the second period and did not return. His status for Friday's semifinal remains uncertain.

17.2.26 Carolina Hurricanes: Transfers

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year, $5.7 million extension through the 2028-29 season after his breakout rookie campaign. Claimed off waivers from the Florida Panthers in October, Bussi has seized the starting role amid injuries and inconsistency in Carolina's crease, posting a 23-3-1 record, a 2.16 goals-against average and two shutouts. The 27-year-old, who had never previously played in the NHL, matched a franchise record with nine straight wins.

16.2.26 Los Angeles Kings: Injuries

Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala will miss the remainder of the regular season after undergoing successful surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg. The 29-year-old suffered the injury while representing Switzerland in the Milan Cortina Olympics following a collision with Tom Wilson during a game against Canada. Fiala, who has 40 points in 56 games, is a major loss for the Kings.

5.2.26 New Jersey Devils: Transfers

The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad from the St. Louis Blues in a trade completed just before the Olympic roster freeze, sending a conditional fourth-round pick and minor-leaguer Thomas Bordeleau the other way. Bjugstad, 33, has seven points in 35 games this season and is signed through next year at a $1.75 million cap hit. The move marks the Devils' first use of salary cap space created by trading Ondrej Palat to the Islanders, while St. Louis adds a future pick and depth prospect.

1.2.26 Pittsburgh Penguins: Injuries

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will miss at least four weeks after breaking his foot during a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, head coach Dan Muse said Saturday. The 38-year-old, in his 20th NHL season, has three goals and 22 assists in 50 games this year. Center Evgeni Malkin also missed practice Friday for undisclosed reasons after recently returning from a shoulder injury. Letang and Malkin rank second and third in career games played for the Penguins, trailing only Sidney Crosby.

27.1.26 New York Islanders: Transfers

The New York Islanders acquired defenseman Carson Soucy from the New York Rangers on Monday night in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick, marking just the fourth trade between the in-state rivals and the second in the past 50 years. Soucy, who was scratched from the Rangers' overtime win against Boston for roster management reasons, is in the final year of his $3.25 million contract.