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Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin received a 5-minute major penalty and game misconduct for slashing the Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday’s game.

The Predators traded forward Michael Bunting to the Stars on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick.

The Wild added more depth Thursday, acquiring veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026.

The Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd in a trade with the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.

The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.

Blues defenseman Colton Parayko has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers made a second trade this week with the Oilers, receiving forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach on Wednesday.