DitD & Open Post - 3/16/26: Goals Galore Edition

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Mar 14, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (14) plays the puck as New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) defends during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images | Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Here are your links for today:

Devils Links​

Goals galore in Saturday’s game against the Kings: Nico Hischier had two goals and two assists and a late power play goal from Jack Hughes helped to push the Devils to a 6-4 win. [Devils NHL]

A lovely, lovely goal:

Yutes served. pic.twitter.com/nKfxwW75tc

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 15, 2026

Some analysis of NCAA free agents who could be intriguing targets for the Devils: [Devils on the Rush ($)] [Infernal Access ($)]

Hockey Links​

NHL Tank Index: Which basement dweller teams are positioned to boost their draft lottery odds down the stretch this season? [The Athletic ($)]

Auston Matthews update:

Anaheim’s Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games for kneeing Toronto’s Auston Matthews. https://t.co/jBq3cksIMt

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 14, 2026

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— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 13, 2026

Asked Auston Matthews’ agent, Judd Moldaver about his response to the ruling.

Here is his reply:

“In light of the obvious severity of the play, I am disappointed and shocked the league would allow such a ruling. A phone hearing and 5 games is laughable and preposterous.

While…

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 14, 2026

“Connor McDavid is calling on the NHL to investigate how it is doling out supplementary discipline. The Edmonton Oilers captain spoke out on Sunday about the league’s suspension process and how the Department of Player Safety (DoPS) is coming to its conclusions. His comments came in the wake of controversy surrounding the DoPS’s decision last week to suspend Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas only five games for causing a season-ending injury to Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews.” [ESPN]

History!

For the first time, one country has completed a clean sweep in Olympic and Paralympic hockey.

USA won gold in Men's, Women's and Paralympic sled hockey – all three victories over Canada in Milan.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 15, 2026

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