Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety following his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the league announced Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has been named a finalist for the 2025 James Norris Memorial Trophy. The historic trophy is awarded "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.

For the second straight year, Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes has been named as a Norris Trophy finalist.