* ArtemiPanarin and ConnorMcDavid – two of the League’s top five scorers – each tallied three points to spur their respective club to victory Wednesday, as New York climbed into first place in the NHL and Edmonton moved within a point of the reigning Stanley Cup champions in the standings. McDavid (22-72—94 in 55 GP) now sits six points away from his seventh career 100-point season while Panarin (35-47—82 in 60 GP) pursues his first.
* The reigning Presidents’ Trophy-winning Bruins and Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights face off at 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet programming before Nathan MacKinnon and fellow No. 1 pick Connor Bedard, who are each in the running for at least one NHL Award this season, go head-to-head for the third time when the Avalanche visit the Blackhawks at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
* The latest documents from #NHLStats taking a look at the 21st leap year day in League history and the upcoming 2024 Hockey Day in Finland are now available at the NHL’s media site. As trade winds pick up, with Chris Tanev joining the Stars via a three-team deal Wednesday, the Stats Pack for the upcoming Trade Deadline (March 8) also is available.