If you are looking for the latest NHL news, you have come to the right place. The playoff race in the Eastern Conference is getting tighter by the day, rookies are hitting massive milestones, and teams are riding historic winning streaks as we head into the second half of March. Let’s dive into everything you need to know from around the hockey world today.
NHL Game Scores & Notes from March 11, 2026
Last night featured a light but incredibly impactful two-game slate with major implications for the Eastern Conference standings. Here is a look at the scores, formatted perfectly for a quick recap.
Canadian Tire Centre
MTL Goals: Slafkovsky, Texier, Demidov OTT Goals: Batherson (2)
Xfinity Mobile Arena
PHI Goals: Konecny, Zegras, Drysdale, Tippett WSH Goals: Leonard
Notes from the Ice:
- Demidov’s Heroics: Ivan Demidov played the hero for the Montreal Canadiens. Delivering the go-ahead goal with just 7:20 remaining in the third period, Demidov officially tied Anaheim’s Beckett Sennecke for the NHL rookie points lead. The Canadiens improved their stellar record against Canadian teams to 13-3-0 this season. Drake Batherson put up a valiant effort for Ottawa, scoring two first-period goals, but it wasn’t enough to stop Montreal’s momentum.
- Birthday Bump for Konecny: Travis Konecny celebrated his 29th birthday in style, scoring the tying goal in the second period before the Flyers opened the floodgates. Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, and Owen Tippett all found the back of the net, helping Philadelphia gain crucial ground in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race.
What to Watch For Tonight: March 12 Matchups
The latest NHL news cycle doesn’t sleep, and tonight offers a massive 14-game slate. Here is what we are keeping an eye on:
- Sabres Chasing History: The Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres are hunting for their ninth consecutive regulation win tonight against the Washington Capitals. To bolster their lineup, newly acquired trade deadline pieces Tanner Pearson and Luke Schenn are expected to make their Sabres debuts.
- Stars Keep Shining: The Dallas Stars currently own a 13-game point streak (12-0-1 since Jan. 23). They’ll face a tough test tonight against Connor McDavid, who is rapidly approaching the 400-goal milestone, and the Edmonton Oilers.
- Kucherov Eyes 1,100: Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov sits just two points shy of the 1,100-point career milestone. If he achieves it tonight, he will become the 14th player born outside of North America to reach that legendary mark.
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