NHL Trade Deadline Impact: Key Matchups Today

0:00Here's more NHL news for March 7th. NHL fans have 11 games to watch today, right after a busy trade deadline, three matchups air nationally in the United States, and six get coverage in Canada. Teens are shaking off recent deals, with playoff spots on the line in both conferences. The Washington Capitals kick off a new era without longtime defensemen, John Carlson, who got traded to the Anaheim Ducks after 17 seasons. They face the Boston Bruins at 12.30 p.m. Eastern time on ABC. Boston holds the second wildcard spot in the East, but recent losses have them looking shaky, while the caps trail by four points with games in hand. Corey Perry joins the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team he helped reach the Stanley Cup final before. The bolts, leading the Atlantic Division, visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. Eastern on CBC and NHL Network. Meanwhile, Braden Schenn slides over to the New York Islanders after a trade from St. Louis, and they play the San Jose Sharks tonight at the same.

1:02Hotel the team shared, Columbus Blue Jackets aren't fire since their coaching change in mid-January, winning 13 of 16 to chase a wildcard. They host the Utah Mammoth at 7 p.m. Eastern, possibly with the fencemen Zach Warnsky back from illness. Utah might miss new addition, Mackenzie Weeger, due to visa delays. Buffalo Sabers tied for the Atlantic lead with a hot streak, welcomed the National Predators at 5.30 p.m. Eastern. Buffalo added size up front to end their long playoff drought. Watch these games as contenders battle for positioning before the stretch run. DNN is sponsored by our partner. Podcast hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.