The Edmonton Oilers are poised to gain significant cap space with Evander Kane expected to be placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) following his recent surgeries. General Manager Stan Bowman aims to enhance the team’s offensive lineup, specifically focusing on acquiring two players similar to Vasili Podkolzin as they look to compensate for Kane's absence.

Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche are strategizing for the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline, with GM Chris MacFarland indicating a need for defensive depth, particularly for penalty-killing duties. They may explore rental options or pursue a longer-term player.

A.J. Greer and Anton Lundell propelled the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, overcoming a two-goal lead loss. Lundell's short-handed goal marked the Panthers' league-leading seventh of the season. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, with Jared Spurgeon scoring twice.

In other action, the Philadelphia Flyers topped the New York Rangers 3-1, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime. The Washington Capitals triumphed over the New York Islanders 5-4, with Jakob Chychrun netting the overtime winner.

Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2, while the New Jersey Devils overcame the Detroit Red Wings 5-4. The Vancouver Canucks secured a 4-3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 2-1. Finally, the San Jose Sharks outscored the Seattle Kraken 8-5.

A.J. Greer and Anton Lundell propelled the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, scoring key goals in the third period. Lundell's performance included a shorthanded goal, marking the Panthers' seventh of the season. This win snapped the Hurricanes' nine-game home winning streak and marked Florida's second consecutive victory following a rough patch.

Jesper Boqvist, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, and Sam Bennett also contributed to the scoring for the Panthers, while the Hurricanes saw goals from Seth Jarvis, Sean Walker, and Eric Robinson. The game highlighted Florida's resilience and the challenges faced by Carolina, who struggled to maintain their home dominance.

The New York Rangers have hit a rough patch after a promising start to the season, struggling for the past few weeks. Various factors, including injuries and lineup changes, have contributed to their decline, leading to missed opportunities against weaker teams.

As they prepare to face the formidable Carolina Hurricanes, who boast an impressive home record, the Rangers find themselves in a challenging situation. With Igor Shesterkin in goal, they aim to turn their fortunes around amidst the pressure.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has entered the concussion protocol following a collision with teammate Sean Walker during a game against Columbus. Coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed uncertainty about Kochetkov's recovery timeline, highlighting the variability in recovery times for concussions.

Kochetkov has had a strong season so far, boasting a record of 10-2-0, a 2.42 goals-against average, and a .904 save percentage. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are also facing challenges as netminder Frederik Andersen is set for knee surgery, with an expected recovery period of 8 to 12 weeks.