Per NHL EDGE stats, Binnington has a plus-13 goal differential with the Blues after the 4 Nations Face-Off compared to minus-17 prior to the tournament. Binnington has also improved in midrange save percentage after 4 Nations (.891) compared to before the tournament (.872); the League average in the category is .888.

Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves, Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist and the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Sunday for their third straight victory.

Both Quinn and Luke Hughes have carved out significant roles in the NHL after impressive stints at the University of Michigan. Drafted in consecutive years, Quinn was chosen seventh overall in 2018, followed by Luke at fourth in 2021.

Marchand is expected to make his Panthers debut against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday (7 p.m. ET; NHLN, Utah16, SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, SNE), and, looking ahead to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, could give them a formidable second line if he and Matthew Tkachuk are healthy and playing on a unit with center Sam Bennett.

Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves for his NHL-best seventh shutout of the season and the fast-starting Winnipeg Jets regained the league points lead, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Friday night for their 50th victory.

The Edmonton Oilers were active at the NHL trade deadline, bringing in three players (Jake Walman, Max Jones and the still-injured Trent Frederic) for the long journey that is the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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