It is a historic Friday in the hockey world! Welcome to the latest NHL news for February 27, 2026. The league is absolutely buzzing after an unforgettable night on the ice. The Edmonton Oilers have given their fans yet another reason to celebrate, as their captain etched his name alongside Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux in the NHL record books. Furthermore, with the NHL Trade Deadline just over a week away (March 6), the rumor mill is spinning out of control. Let’s dive right into all the action!
Connor McDavid Reaches Rare NHL Milestone
On February 26, 2026, Connor McDavid recorded his 100th point of the 2025-26 season in just 60 games during an 8-1 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. By assisting on a Leon Draisaitl power-play goal, McDavid secured his ninth career 100-point season. He is now only the third player in NHL history to achieve this incredible milestone, breaking a tie with Marcel Dionne and trailing only Mario Lemieux (10) and Wayne Gretzky (15). He remains the defining offensive force of his generation.
NHL Trade Rumors Heating Up Ahead of the Deadline
With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, front offices are making their final calculations. The Vancouver Canucks held out veteran defenseman Tyler Myers against the Jets for “roster management” purposes, sparking intense rumors that a trade to a contender is imminent.
Meanwhile, Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos has reportedly submitted a list of acceptable trade destinations to management. While he possesses a full no-movement clause and is reportedly content in Nashville, teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild are circling just in case. Out in Calgary, the Flames have set a massive asking price for star defenseman Mackenzie Weegar, demanding a high draft pick and a top prospect or NHL-ready player to accelerate their rebuild. And keep an eye on the Utah Mammoth—they are reportedly looking to solidify their center depth, with names like Vincent Trocheck linked to the rising franchise.
NHL Game Scores and Notes from February 26, 2026
Last night’s slate of games delivered massive playoff implications. The Minnesota Wild continued their red-hot streak, taking down the division-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2, fueled by Matt Boldy’s four-point night and Quinn Hughes extending his point streak to 11 games. In the East, the Pittsburgh Penguins got crucial late-game heroics from Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov to push past the New Jersey Devils 4-1.
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