The 2024 NHL trade deadline saw strategic acquisitions that significantly increased team performances. Teams added key players to bolster their playoff chances and address specific needs, demonstrating the critical role of timely trades in shaping a team's success in the NHL playoffs. Key Takeaways Teams strategically strengthened their rosters through impactful trades, targeting specific needs like scoring and defense. New acquisitions like Sean Monahan and Timo Meier quickly became key players, significantly contributing to their teams' successes. Trades were not just for immediate gains; they also set teams up for future success in upcoming seasons. Summary Toggle 1. Casey Mittelstadt – Colorado
Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night despite the absence of star forward Connor McDavid. Cody Ceci, Mattias Ekholm and Dylan Holloway also scored while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ryan McLeod each had two assists for Edmonton, which won its third straight.
Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen remains in concussion protocol and will miss their game Sunday night against the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars. Rantanen's absence is a blow for the Avalanche, who trail the Stars by three points with five games remaining. Rantanen left Friday's 6-2 loss in Edmonton after taking a hit from Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm along the boards in the second period. Colorado coach Jared Bednar said Rantanen skated on his own Sunday.
No | Player | P |
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2 | D | |
28 | RW | |
39 | C | |
5 | D | |
73 | D | |
29 | C | |
14 | D | |
50 | G | |
37 | LW | |
89 | C | |
19 | C | |
55 | LW | |
18 | LW | |
13 | C | |
91 | LW | |
27 | D | |
97 | C | |
71 | C | |
93 | C | |
25 | D | |
90 | RW | |
30 | G | |
10 | C | |
74 | G | |
51 | D | |
50 | G |