The Ottawa Senators ended their five-game losing streak with a much-needed 5-3 victory over the struggling San Jose Sharks. Despite a rocky start, the Senators rallied in the third period, scoring three goals to secure the win. Brady Tkachuk, Shane Pinto, and Josh Norris returned to the lineup, significantly impacting the game. Tkachuk tied the game on a power play, while Tim Stutzle netted his 19th goal of the season shortly after. Michael Amadio sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.

The Sharks, winless in their last eight games, initially led 2-1 after two periods, but couldn’t withstand the Senators’ comeback. Goalie Linus Ullmark made 34 saves for Ottawa, earning his first win since December 19. The Senators aim to build on this momentum as they face the Washington Capitals next.

The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is seeing some changes as Quinn Hughes, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, withdraws due to injury, allowing Jake Sanderson to step into the spotlight. Sanderson, only 22, takes Hughes' place and reunites with former teammate Brock Faber. Both players are now in a position to potentially compete in the Winter Olympics back-to-back.

While the U.S. mourns the loss of the Hughes brothers, Jack Hughes remains hopeful for Quinn's recovery as the Vancouver Canucks captain focuses on future performance. Meanwhile, Finland is grappling with its own loss, Miro Heiskanen, who is sidelined month-to-month, testing the team's defensive depth.

On the Canadian front, Drew Doughty, recovering from an injury, eagerly joins the national team while Linus Ullmark of Sweden is back from his own injury concerns, aiming to help his squad. As these teams adapt, the competition promises to be fierce.

In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Vancouver Canucks triumphed over the San Jose Sharks with a decisive 2-1 victory, thanks to Drew O'Connor's clutch penalty shot just 33 seconds into extra time. The game took a dramatic turn when Tyler Toffoli equalized for the Sharks late in regulation, but Dakota Joshua's earlier power-play goal had already given the Canucks a 1-0 lead. Vancouver's Thatcher Demko showcased an impressive performance with 33 saves, while San Jose's Vitek Vanecek made 22 stops. The Canucks continue their dominance over the Sharks, winning 10 of their last 11 matchups.

With Jeremy Swayman potentially returning to the Boston Bruins lineup after a recent upper-body injury, the team is optimistic about his swift recovery. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres face challenges as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin missed practice, although forward Ryan McLeod could be ready to play. The Carolina Hurricanes are making headlines with a significant trade for Mikko Rantanen, while their William Carrier is sidelined for a couple of months due to a lower-body injury that needed surgery.

In other injury news, the Chicago Blackhawks are dealing with Seth Jones and Connor Murphy absent from their recent showdown. The New Jersey Devils will be without Jacob Markstrom for at least a month due to a sprained MCL. Furthermore, the New York Islanders' Noah Dobson is expected to miss several weeks. The Philadelphia Flyers are also grappling with injuries, as Egor Zamula is out, and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust is classified as day-to-day.

As the NHL trade deadline approaches on March 7, the San Jose Sharks are preparing to make moves, particularly focusing on several players who are pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs). Among these players, Mikael Granlund stands out as a prime trade asset, alongside Luke Kunin, Nico Sturm, Cody Ceci, Jan Rutta, Alexandar Georgiev, and Vitek Vanecek. Granlund's substantial cap hit of $5 million and his offensive prowess could make him very attractive to other teams.

Defenseman Mario Ferraro, who still has one year left on his contract at a $4.25 million cap hit, is also generating interest, particularly from teams in need of defensive help such as the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks, and Florida Panthers. With the Sharks possibly looking to reshape their roster, these players could be vital in enhancing their future prospects in the league.