"The Test matches in June are my initial goal and the end goal is probably the World Cup. Having missed last year's, I'm quite eager to get into one and see what it's like and experience that in Australia"

Sam Curran

METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announced his retirement Wednesday after an indelible 13-year NFL career that saw him win Super Bowls with two different franchises and emerge as a leader in the social justice movement.

Jenkins, 34, originally joined the Saints as a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State and played there in 2009-2013 before spending six years with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2014-2019 and finishing his career back in New Orleans from 2020-2021.

He won Super Bowls with the Saints in 2009 and Eagles in 2017, and he was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015, 2017 and 2018.

2 time Super Bowl champion & 3 time pro bowler @MalcolmJenkins tells @thepivot crew that he is retiring after an amazing 13 year career!!

Congrats brother! Welcome to the rest of your life. We know you'll be just as amazing in your new chapter!

See full video on YouTube! pic.twitter.com/H33g1ISF6v

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) March 30, 2022

"I played the game at the highest level for 13 seasons. And I have accomplished Super Bowls, Pro Bowl, all that there is to do in this game," Jenkins said while sharing his decision on The Pivot podcast. "And when I came in, I always wanted to make an impact on the game on and off the field. And I just feel like at this point I've accomplished that."

The 6-foot, 204-pounder, who began his career as a cornerback, has 21 career interceptions, 20 forced fumbles and eight touchdowns scored. He played in 199 regular-season games with 191 starts, plus another 14 playoff games.

Jenkins had a remarkable 133-game ironman streak that was ended by the league's COVID-19 protocols last year. Before that, he hadn't missed a game since 2013.

The 2022 NFL draft is four weeks away, and I can't wait. At the moment, 24 teams will have the chance to add at least one impact player in Round 1 -- eight teams no longer have a first-round selection -- and while this year's class might be light on surefire franchise quarterbacks, it certainly has plenty of game-changing prospects.

As a former NFL general manager and executive, I've been through the draft process, from building a big board to submitting the picks. It's difficult enough to manage one team's picks. But today, I'm going to put my GM hat back on and make selections for every team with a first-rounder in 2022.

But this isn't your traditional mock draft. I'm leaving the actual Round 1 predictions to my colleagues. This isn't what I'm expecting or what I'm hearing. Instead, what follows is how I'd make each first-round pick if I were representing each of the 24 teams with at least one Day 1 selection. It's based off my own evaluations and preferences, along with what I believe makes the most sense for every team on the board.

So here are my GM selections for the first 32 picks, starting with a no-brainer for Jaguars GM Trent Baalke at No. 1 overall. And be sure to check out our SportsCenter Special at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday (ESPN2).

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Michigan

The Jaguars already have allocated a lot of resources to their offensive line this offseason. They franchise-tagged left tackle Cam Robinson and signed guard Brandon Scherff to a three-year, $52.5 million deal. So while I thought about an offensive tackle here and might have gone that way a month ago, it has to be Hutchinson. He had 66 pressures in 2021, and he can be a culture-setter for Jacksonville for years to come.

2. Detroit Lions

Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

If I'm Detroit, I'm crossing my fingers that Jacksonville goes another way, leaving Hutchinson for an easy win here at No. 2. That's not how things happened, though. And yes, I know the Lions used the No. 3 overall pick on cornerback Jeff Okudah just two years ago, but I also know he has ended up on injured reserve in both of his pro seasons and has been limited to 10 total games. The Lions gave up the NFL's third-best opponent QBR (53.4) last year and still need a corner. Gardner didn't surrender more than 13 yards in a game or a single TD all season in 2021.

3. Houston Texans

Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

I'm not worried about the underwhelming 40-yard dash times he posted at the combine (4.59) and his pro day. Hamilton has rare versatility and traits for a safety, and he'd be an instant-impact player on the back end. Houston needs help everywhere, but considering it tied for the second-most yards allowed per play in the NFL last season (5.9), defense jumps out.

4. New York Jets

Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

The Jets did a nice job in free agency, but they still need a true No. 1 receiver after Tyreek Hill chose Miami over New York in a trade from the Chiefs. Elijah Moore, Corey Davis and Braxton Berrios are a solid trio, but Wilson is a difference-maker. Second-year quarterback Zach Wilson needs that. On 102 targets, Garrett Wilson had only two drops and caught 89.7% of his catchable balls, per ESPN Stats & Information tracking.

5. New York Giants

Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

An offensive tackle pairing of Neal and Andrew Thomas gives quarterback Daniel Jones the protection he needs. Neal gave up just one sack last season, and he has 40 career starts under his belt. I considered NC State's Ikem Ekwonu here, too, but I just believe there's more certainty with Neal considering the level of competition he faced at Alabama. Being that dominant against SEC pass-rushers is something.

6. Carolina Panthers

Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh

Yes, the Panthers still need a left tackle, and Ekwonu is still available. But as the stand-in GM, I'm instead thinking about the most important position on the field. Carolina missed out on Deshaun Watson and did nothing else to address a glaring weakness at quarterback. It's a consequential year for coach Matt Rhule, and the Panthers need to start putting wins on the board. Pickett has 49 career starts and is the most NFL-ready signal-caller of the bunch. Maybe it's a slight reach, but we're talking about a QB who could start right away for a team that desperately needs a better option.

7. New York Giants (via CHI)

Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon

The Giants managed just 34 sacks last season and have been looking for a game-changing pass-rusher for several years. No way they can pass on Thibodeaux's ceiling, which is extremely high despite some concerns about his motor. He has the size, speed and power, and he posted 19 sacks over three seasons at Oregon. I'm pretty happy with the haul here for New York, landing Neal and Thibodeaux to address holes in a massive way.

8. Atlanta Falcons

Drake London, WR, USC

Atlanta is searching for its next franchise QB after trading Matt Ryan, but Marcus Mariota can hold the fort for a year. The 2023 class promises to have more options under center. In the meantime, the Falcons have a star in Kyle Pitts at tight end, but their wide receiver room is barren. The current group includes the likes of Olamide Zaccheaus, KhaDarel Hodges and Frank Darby. London is a phenomenal talent and makes a lot of sense for the Falcons.

9. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)

Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

Pass-rusher is going to be a spot to watch, and the Seahawks also need a quarterback. But they haven't re-signed tackle Duane Brown -- who remains a free agent -- and could get a rebuild going with a young franchise left tackle. That's Ekwonu, who has 6-foot-4, 310-pound size and lots of mobility. Seattle has allowed at least 42 sacks and finished in the bottom 10 in that department every season since 2015. Ekwonu allowed only nine pressures and three sacks during the 2021 season.

10. New York Jets (via SEA)

Jermaine Johnson II, DE, Florida State

Maybe I'm just trying to make up for trading away John Abraham 16 years ago. But the way I see it, the Jets still lack edge rushing depth even with Carl Lawson set to return from an Achilles injury. Only six teams had fewer sacks than the Jets last season (33), but Johnson had 12 last year at Florida State. He's a physical edge setter, too, and I see him as a more consistent prospect than Georgia's Travon Walker, who might also get some consideration here. I'm pumped if I walk away from Round 1 with Wilson and Johnson.

11. Washington Commanders

Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State

The Commanders were in the bottom half of the league in just about every passing category last season, and while Carson Wentz represents an upgrade at quarterback, his pass-catching group could use a boost, too. Terry McLaurin is a free agent in 2023, and we're witnessing a receiver market that is only getting more and more expensive. Curtis Samuel missed 12 games last year, and Adam Humphries -- the only other Washington wide receiver besides McLaurin to have more than 25 catches in 2021 -- is unsigned. Olave joining McLaurin, his former Ohio State teammate, gives the Commanders a solid duo outside.

12. Minnesota Vikings

Travon Walker, DE, Georgia

Walker's combine workout was tremendous, but production inconsistency (only 9.5 sacks over 36 career games) concerns me. That's why I have him falling a bit to No. 12 here. But he is a versatile player who can develop into a force off the edge. A trio of Danielle Hunter, Za'Darius Smith and Walker would cause problems for opposing quarterbacks.

13. Houston Texans (via CLE)

Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State

Houston is back on the board thanks to the Deshaun Watson trade, and I'm giving the Texans a smooth-moving pass protector in Cross at No. 13. I drafted Laremy Tunsil in Miami when I was the GM there, and I'm jumping at the chance to draft his bookend on the other side. Cross allowed six pressures on 683 pass-block snaps last season ... in the SEC. That's fantastic. Offensive line is critical for the Texans, after they once again allowed 40-plus sacks last season and are trying to develop Davis Mills, their second-year QB. Houston should be happy with its Day 1 picks, Hamilton and Cross.

14. Baltimore Ravens

Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa

This one is pretty easy. Bradley Bozeman left Baltimore to sign in Carolina, and Linderbaum is a Day 1 starter at center for a team that needs to open running lanes for running back J.K. Dobbins and quarterback Lamar Jackson.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA)

Devin Lloyd, ILB, Utah

April 28 would be a fun night to be the Eagles' GM. Three picks inside the top 20, starting here! Philadelphia hasn't taken a first-round linebacker in almost a decade, but Lloyd can be a do-it-all player in the middle of the Eagles' defense. He's a three-down defender who plays faster than his 4.66-second time in the 40-yard dash suggests.

16. Philadelphia Eagles (via IND)

Kenyon Green, G/C, Texas A&M

I love this guy's versatility. He has at least 100 snaps at four different positions along the offensive line, and he's capable of playing the fifth (center). Center Jason Kelce re-signed but for only a year, and guard Brandon Brooks just retired, so the Eagles could use a player like Green.

17. Los Angeles Chargers

Nakobe Dean, ILB, Georgia

Dean reminds me of Jonathan Vilma. He's slightly undersized at 5-foot-11 and 229 pounds, but he plays with excellent instincts and has the production to be a three-down linebacker up the middle. I could see the Chargers perhaps adding another run-stopper up the middle, but Dean can help there while also affecting multiple other parts of the game. And Los Angeles gets a complete upgrade at every level of the defense, with Khalil Mack coming in off the edge opposite Joey Bosa, J.C. Jackson ballhawking outside, Sebastian Joseph-Day filling gaps against the run and Dean controlling the middle of the field. Los Angeles did take linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. in the first round two years ago, but he has struggled a bit.

18. New Orleans Saints

Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa

Penning is a perfect fit to replace Terron Armstead, who signed with Miami. He's tough and physical at the line of scrimmage, and he'd keep the offensive line as one of the Saints' strengths. Penning turned in a fantastic combine workout, which included the fifth-fastest 10-yard split in the 40-yard dash among linemen (1.65), despite weighing in at 325 pounds.

19. Philadelphia Eagles

Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington

So I already got the Eagles a linebacker in Lloyd and a lineman in Green. Now I'm focusing on cornerback, where Philly needs a starter opposite Darius Slay. The Eagles tied for the worst completion percentage against in 2021, allowing opponents to connect on nearly 70% of their attempts. But McDuffie is shutdown material. He allowed just 3.8 yards per pass attempt thrown his way last season, which tied for the third-best number in college football, and he can play in man or zone schemes.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Malik Willis, QB, Liberty

With Mitch Trubisky serving as a bridge starter, the Steelers can take advantage of Willis still being available, draft the big-armed Liberty quarterback and let him develop before taking over in the QB-heavy AFC North. I love his mobility in and out of the pocket, and I think he has a chance to be a very good starting QB in the NFL. Pittsburgh has to find its guy under center following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement, and this is a great scenario for the Steelers.

21. New England Patriots

Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson

Just two years ago, the Patriots had J.C. Jackson and Stephon Gilmore in their cornerbacks room. Now they are starting Malcolm Butler and Jalen Mills on the outside. Booth has great quickness, scheme flexibility and the ability to play all over. And why Booth over LSU's Derek Stingley Jr.? Stingley has played only 10 games over the past two seasons, and his production over that time left a lot to be desired. That's concerning, and I'm leaning toward Booth, because I know what I'm getting from him.

22. Green Bay Packers (via LV)

Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State

Dotson kind of plays like Marvin Harrison did; he's undersized but has tremendous speed and soft hands. The Packers need a possession receiver with Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling out of town, and Dotson caught 91 passes last season at Penn State. He also had only two drops on 142 targets and should be able to gain quarterback Aaron Rodgers' trust quickly.

23. Arizona Cardinals

David Ojabo, OLB, Michigan

Ojabo tore an Achilles during Michigan's pro day, and there's a chance he falls even further than this. But Arizona should be excited to land a player with his pass-rushing traits, even if it means he won't debut until, at the earliest, late in the 2022 season. Chandler Jones is gone. J.J. Watt and Markus Golden are both north of 30 years old. We've seen players suffer injuries during the draft process and still go on to be high picks and excel in the NFL, including cornerback Sidney Jones IV and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons. And once Arizona gets Ojabo back to full strength, it would have a productive disruptor off the edge.

24. Dallas Cowboys

Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

Imagine Trevon Diggs and Stingley covering up opposing receivers. There is incredible potential there. Stingley is an intriguing yet confusing prospect. At his best, he's one of the top three or four players in the entire class. But his injury history and uneven play create a lot of risk. But at No. 24 overall, Dallas could get a steal if he plays anywhere near his ceiling.

25. Buffalo Bills

Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington

Tre'Davious White is coming off an ACL tear, and Levi Wallace signed in Pittsburgh. The cornerbacks are coming off the board quickly, and while Gordon didn't run anywhere near expectations at the combine (4.52 in the 40), he has good 6-foot size and can play strong man-to-man coverage on the outside. He limited opposing receivers to just 15 catches and zero touchdowns in 2021 while picking off a pair of passes.

26. Tennessee Titans

Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas

The Titans released Julio Jones. They traded for Robert Woods, but he is returning from a knee injury. A.J. Brown is entering a contract year. You get the point. The team has a lot of questions at the receiver position. Burks is 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, and he plays a physical style. Ryan Tannehill would love to have someone like him in the red zone, and I think he's a perfect fit for the Titans.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia

Ndamukong Suh could still re-sign to fill the Bucs' void at defensive tackle, but I'm just picturing opponents trying to rush up the middle against Vita Vea and Davis. Remember that NFC South offenses have the likes of Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara taking handoffs. You have to have a great run defense in that division, and Davis is the ultimate run-stopper. His combine workout was legendary, and if he stays in the 340-pound range, he will be a dominant defensive tackle in the NFL for a long time.

28. Green Bay Packers

Zion Johnson, G/C, Boston College

Johnson can be a Day 1 starter at guard or offensive tackle, and he could potentially develop into a center. He worked hard on taking snaps as a center at the Senior Bowl, and there's no reason he couldn't end up there in the NFL. Johnson has 34-inch arms and didn't allow a single pressure or sack in 2021. Elgton Jenkins is recovering from an ACL tear, so Johnson could step in at left guard or replace Royce Newman or Yosh Nijman on the right side.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA/SF)

Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama

The Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill. Now they have the chance to use one of the picks that came to Kansas City in return to draft his replacement. Williams tore his ACL and won't be ready for Week 1, but his explosion and speed make him the ideal Chiefs draft pick. I was really impressed with Williams' play in the SEC Championship, when he had seven catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns.

30. Kansas City Chiefs

Arnold Ebiketie, DE, Penn State

Turning to defense, I want to get a productive edge rusher. Only three teams had fewer sacks than the Chiefs' 31 in 2021, but Ebiketie posted 9.5 sacks for Penn State last season after transferring from Temple.

31. Cincinnati Bengals

Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn

The Bengals did a lot of work to their offensive line in free agency, including signing offensive tackle La'el Collins, guard Alex Cappa and interior lineman Ted Karras. I feel pretty good about that, so I'm focusing elsewhere: cornerback. Competition for Eli Apple and Chidobe Awuzie would be a good thing for Cincinnati, and McCreary is a feisty undersized corner with upside.

32. Detroit Lions (via LAR)

Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss

Getting the fifth-year option is important for drafting a quarterback. The Ravens used the 32nd pick on Lamar Jackson in 2018, and it gave them an extra year on Jackson's rookie deal. Detroit -- after drafting Gardner earlier -- can do the same with Corral. The Lions have Jared Goff under contract, so there's no need to rush Corral into action, especially because he's still working his way all the way back from an ankle injury. But he's a quick prospect with a smooth release. I'm intrigued by the upside here.

After undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday morning, Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III is expected to return within four to six weeks -- a timetable that could land him back in the lineup as soon as the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, sources told ESPN.

Williams suffered the tear Sunday night, but the extent of the injury allowed for a procedure that won't require him to be sidelined for several months, sources said.

After the procedure on Wednesday, there was some initial optimism of a return on the shorter end of the timeline, sources told ESPN. The Eastern Conference semifinals are expected to start around May 1.

Boston (47-29) is currently third in the Eastern Conference with six games left in the regular season -- only one game out of first place.

Williams has been an immense part of the NBA's best defense and hottest team over the past two months. He is No. 1 among 169 players who've defended 500-plus shots as the closest defender, per Second Spectrum tracking. Only Williams has held opponents under 40% shooting.

Williams, who signed a new four-year, $52 million extension in the offseason, has averaged 10 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks and is shooting 73.6% from the floor.

Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe says the squad "trust" Irish rugby bosses to find the right balance between the 15s and sevens games.

The issue has been brought into sharp focus again by a clash between a World Sevens Series event and Ireland's last Six Nations game against Scotland.

"It's a balance alright," said Tipperary woman Murphy Crowe.

"But we put all our trust in [Ireland 15s coach] Greg (McWilliams), Aidan (McNulty) our sevens coach and David Nucifora [Irish Rugby Football Association Performance Director].

"The three of them are going decide what's best for the team at the time."

After Ireland's shock failure last September to qualify for this year's World Cup, Ireland former coach Philip Doyle called on the Irish Rugby Football Union to separate the 15s and sevens games, saying that the attempt to marry the two "hasn't worked".

The fallout from Ireland's failure to qualify for the World Cup included players past and present sending a letter to the Irish Government which outlined grievances with the running of the women's game in the country.

An independent report was then commissioned which came up with 30 recommendations on how to address failings in the governance of the sport and IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts also issued an apology to the players.

The Ireland women were surprise finalists at the World Sevens Series tournament in Seville two months ago where they were narrowly beaten by Australia and will be hoping to ensure qualification for the World Cup Sevens which take place in South Africa in September.

More immediately, Murphy Crowe is likely to be among a number of Ireland's Six Nations squad required for the World Series event in Canada at the end of April which is the week when the Irish face Scotland.

"It's obviously a huge year for sevens and doing so well in Seville has grown the sevens game. We're all about putting Irish sevens on the map at the moment but having the backing of the 15s girls is amazing," added Murphy Crowe, who scored Ireland's first try in Saturday's 27-19 Six Nations defeat by Wales.

"It's almost like having this one united team together, pushing you on and it's not like two separate sides trying to take on the World Cup on your own.

"They've made it quite clear what priorities lie ahead for the sevens programme, just that we have to qualify for the World Cup this summer and hopefully head to Cape Town in September."

Despite their opening defeat last weekend when they lost after leading 14-5 at half-time, Murphy Crowe insists that morale remains high in the squad.

McWilliams took over as Ireland coach following Adam Griggs' departure and Murphy Crowe heaped praise on the new regime.

"Greg is so encouraging and just builds so much confidence in every player. We did quite a lot of team bonding and culture stuff which has really helped us."

Munster's South African flanker Chris Cloete will move to Premiership side Bath in the summer.

He played for Southern Kings, Western Province and the Pumas in his homeland before moving to Europe.

He has made eight appearances this season, scoring five tries, including one in each of his first three matches.

"Chris will bring a new dimension to an impressive group of back row forwards, as we maintain our primary recruitment focus of adding power to the pack for next season. Negotiations with second row forwards are continuing," said Bath chief executive Tarquin MacDonald.

The NHL's 2021-22 regular season has not ended. But if all of the remaining games were canceled, the current No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed matchup in the Pacific Division would pit the Los Angeles Kings against the Edmonton Oilers. These two clubs are in very different places -- to say nothing of the climate differential between Southern California and Alberta.

L.A.'s remaining core from the Stanley Cup championship teams -- Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Dustin Brown, Jonathan Quick -- has helped bring along the club's promising batch of young players perhaps more quickly than some expected. GM Rob Blake did not push all of his prospect chips to the middle of the proverbial table for a short-term run, but has made wise moves to add around the margins. Meanwhile, Edmonton is led by its all-world duo -- Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl -- but management has had trouble successfully building around that pair in recent seasons. Will GM Ken Holland's additions this season -- including Evander Kane, Derick Brassard, Brett Kulak -- get them to the Stanley Cup Final?

As for the matchup tonight, each team has won one game in the season series (L.A. took the Dec. 5 game 5-1, while Edmonton returned the favor with a 5-2 victory on Feb. 15). The Kings hold a two-point edge in the standings, though the Oilers have a game in hand.

As we enter the post-deadline span of the 2021-22 regular season, it's time to check in on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2022 NHL draft lottery.

Note: Playoff chances are via FiveThirtyEight. Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL.

Jump ahead:
Current playoff matchups
Today's games
Last night's scores
Expanded standings
Race for No. 1 pick

Current playoff matchups

Eastern Conference

A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC1 Boston Bruins
A2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. A3 Toronto Maple Leafs
M1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. WC2 Washington Capitals
M2 New York Rangers vs. M3 Pittsburgh Penguins

Western Conference

C1 Colorado Avalanche vs. WC2 Dallas Stars
C2 Minnesota Wild vs. C3 Nashville Predators
P1 Calgary Flames vs. WC1 St. Louis Blues
P2 Los Angeles Kings vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers

Today's games

Note: All times Eastern. All out-of-market, non-TNT games available on ESPN+

Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m.
San Jose Sharks at Arizona Coyotes, 10 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken, 10 p.m. (TNT)

Last night's scoreboard

Watch "In The Crease" on ESPN+ for highlights from every game.

Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Boston Bruins 4
Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3 (OT)
Florida Panthers 7, Montreal Canadiens 4
New York Rangers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2
New York Islanders 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3
Nashville Predators 4, Ottawa Senators 1
Minnesota Wild 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1
Colorado Avalanche 2, Calgary Flames 1
Dallas Stars 3, Anaheim Ducks 2

Expanded standings

Atlantic Division

Florida Panthers

Points: 96
Regulation wins: 34
Playoff position: A1
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. CHI (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Tampa Bay Lightning

Points: 90
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff position: A2
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. CHI (Friday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Toronto Maple Leafs

Points: 89
Regulation wins: 36
Playoff position: A3
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. WPG (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Boston Bruins

Points: 87
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. NJ (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Detroit Red Wings

Points: 60
Regulation wins: 15
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. NYR (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 8

Buffalo Sabres

Points: 58
Regulation wins: 18
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Next game: vs. WPG (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 5

Ottawa Senators

Points: 52
Regulation wins: 19
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Next game: @ DET (Friday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 1

e - Montreal Canadiens

Points: 47
Regulation wins: 13
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Next game: @ CAR (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Metropolitan Division

Carolina Hurricanes

Points: 96
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: M1
Games left: 15
Next game: vs. MTL (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

New York Rangers

Points: 91
Regulation wins: 36
Playoff position: M2
Games left: 15
Next game: @ DET (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Pittsburgh Penguins

Points: 90
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: M3
Games left: 14
Next game: @ MIN (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Washington Capitals

Points: 84
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 14
Next game: vs. MIN (Sunday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Columbus Blue Jackets

Points: 69
Regulation wins: 22
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Next game: @ NYI (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 15

New York Islanders

Points: 67
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 17
Next game: vs. CBJ (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 17

e - Philadelphia Flyers

Points: 53
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Next game: vs. TOR (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

New Jersey Devils

Points: 53
Regulation wins: 16
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Next game: @ BOS (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 2

Central Division

Colorado Avalanche

Points: 100
Regulation wins: 39
Playoff position: C1
Games left: 15
Next game: vs. SJ (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Minnesota Wild

Points: 86
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: C2
Games left: 17
Next game: vs. PIT (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Nashville Predators

Points: 82
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: C3
Games left: 15
Next game: @ BUF (Friday)
Playoff chances: 95%
Tragic number: N/A

St. Louis Blues

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 17
Next game: @ VAN (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 96%
Tragic number: N/A

Dallas Stars

Points: 77
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 17
Next game: @ ANA (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 82%
Tragic number: N/A

Winnipeg Jets

Points: 74
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Next game: @ BUF (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 10%
Tragic number: 27

Chicago Blackhawks

Points: 58
Regulation wins: 15
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Next game: @ FLA (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 11

e - Arizona Coyotes

Points: 45
Regulation wins: 15
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. SJ (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Pacific Division

Calgary Flames

Points: 88
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: P1
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. LA (Thursday)
Playoff chances: >99%
Tragic number: N/A

Los Angeles Kings

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: P2
Games left: 14
Next game: @ EDM (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 77%
Tragic number: N/A

Edmonton Oilers

Points: 79
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff position: P3
Games left: 15
Next game: vs. LA (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 80%
Tragic number: N/A

Vegas Golden Knights

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 14
Next game: @ SEA (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 47%
Tragic number: 27

Vancouver Canucks

Points: 73
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 14
Next game: vs. STL (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 12%
Tragic number: 24

San Jose Sharks

Points: 66
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 17
Next game: @ ARI (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 23

Anaheim Ducks

Points: 65
Regulation wins: 18
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 14
Next game: vs. DAL (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 16

Seattle Kraken

Points: 48
Regulation wins: 18
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Next game: vs. VGK (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 1%
Tragic number: 3

Race for the No. 1 pick

The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order at the top of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. 1 selection. As of 2021, a team may move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the draw for the No. 1 pick. Full details on the process can be found here.

1. Arizona Coyotes

Points: 45
Regulation wins: 15

2. Montreal Canadiens

Points: 47
Regulation wins: 13

3. Seattle Kraken

Points: 48
Regulation wins: 18

4. Ottawa Senators

Points: 52
Regulation wins: 19

5. New Jersey Devils

Points: 53
Regulation wins: 16

6. Philadelphia Flyers

Points: 53
Regulation wins: 17

7. Chicago Blackhawks

Points: 58
Regulation wins: 15

8. Buffalo Sabres

Points: 58
Regulation wins: 18

9. Detroit Red Wings

Points: 60
Regulation wins: 15

10. Anaheim Ducks

Points: 65
Regulation wins: 18

11. San Jose Sharks

Points: 66
Regulation wins: 20

12. New York Islanders

Points: 67
Regulation wins: 27

13. Columbus Blue Jackets

Points: 69
Regulation wins: 22

14. Vancouver Canucks

Points: 73
Regulation wins: 26

15. Winnipeg Jets

Points: 74
Regulation wins: 26

16. Vegas Golden Knights

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 29

With more than a week since the 2021-22 NHL trade deadline, it's given us a small taste of all the traded players suiting up for their new teams -- for better or worse.

For this week's Power Rankings, we've added notes on how the players acquired this trade season have performed in this way-too-early timeframe.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another -- taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule -- and those results are tabulated to produce the list featured here.

Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the last edition, published on March 16. Points paces are through Tuesday's games.

1. Colorado Avalanche

Previous ranking: 1
Points percentage: 0.742
Next seven days: vs. SJ (March 31), vs. PIT (Apr. 2), @ PIT (Apr. 5)

The Artturi Lehkonen era in Colorado has been delayed by visa paperwork, so a full appraisal of his impact will have to wait. We do know that Josh Manson's transition to the Avalanche's blue line has been rocky, including some big plays coughed up at untimely moments. Fortunately, there's runway left to get the rhythm right. What is working? Nico Sturm, carving out a nice role in the bottom six.

2. Carolina Hurricanes

Previous ranking: 5
Points percentage: 0.720
Next seven days: vs. MTL (March 31), vs. MIN (Apr. 2), @ BUF (Apr. 5)

Max Domi has been an ideal addition for the Hurricanes. He's got the skill to play with their forward group, but he's dogged, physical and biting. A late hit on Carolina rookie Seth Jarvis last Saturday drew Domi right into the fray, and he followed it up with an assist for his first point in red and black. Looking like a home run.

3. Calgary Flames

Previous ranking: 4
Points percentage: 0.677
Next seven days: vs. LA (March 31), vs. STL (Apr. 2), @ LA (Apr. 4)

The Flames hopped on that Tyler Toffoli trade early in February, and he's been huge, notching eight goals and 17 points in his first 20 games. Calle Jarnkrok has basically been Darryl Sutter's dream player, so versatile, infuriating, and skilled that he fits in perfectly, while also adding some grit that Calgary needs for playoffs.

4. Florida Panthers

Previous ranking: 2
Points percentage: 0.723
Next seven days: vs. CHI (March 31), @ NJ (Apr. 2), @ BUF (Apr. 3), vs. TOR (Apr. 5)

The Claude Giroux era in Florida is off to a swimming start. Giroux has been on the Panthers' top line, potted four assists in his first three games, and is great in the face-off dot. Ben Chiarot has been less tantalizing -- he was minus-two in Florida's overtime win against Ottawa on Saturday -- but not terrible. Do the Panthers know exactly how he's going to fit, though? Specifically on special teams? TBD.

5. New York Rangers

Previous ranking: 3
Points percentage: 0.674
Next seven days: @ DET (March 30), vs. NYI (Apr. 1), vs. PHI (Apr. 3), @ NJ (Apr. 5)

So far, so good for the Rangers' new guys. Andrew Copp notched a goal and five points in his first three games, and Tyler Motte has been a tenacious addition up front and on New York's penalty kill. Justin Braun is in and out on the back end thus far, but given the veteran's age (35) and experience, he might shine brightest come playoffs anyway.

6. Pittsburgh Penguins

Previous ranking: 7
Points percentage: 0.672
Next seven days: @ MIN (March 31), @ COL (Apr. 2), vs. COL (Apr. 5)

Panic in Pittsburgh! Rickard Rakell went pointless through his first three games with the Penguins. Trade bust? As if. Rakell took his time getting settled, and then grabbed a goal and two assists in Pittsburgh's rout of Detroit. The Penguins acquired Rakell to make them deeper offensively, and that's exactly what he'll continue doing.

7. Tampa Bay Lightning

Previous ranking: 6
Points percentage: 0.677
Next seven days: vs. CHI (Apr. 1), vs. MTL (Apr. 2), vs. TOR (Apr. 4)

Considering what Tampa paid for Brandon Hagel (it was two first-round picks and two roster players, if you forgot), the expectations for immediate return on the investment were high. And probably unrealistic. Hagel scored in his second game with the Lightning and has overall been fine while averaging about 12 minutes of ice time per game. Will that role expand with time? One would think it has to. Nick Paul has also worked into the lineup, adding one goal in his first game.

8. Minnesota Wild

Previous ranking: 15
Points percentage: 0.656
Next seven days: vs. PIT (March 31), @ CAR (Apr. 2), @ WSH (Apr. 3), @ NSH (Apr. 5)

Marc-Andre Fleury literally got his flowers (via a fan who threw a bouquet on the ice) after his Wild debut on Saturday, a 3-2 OT win over Columbus. That trade has, as expected, paid excellent early returns. Tyson Jost has also been a welcome addition to the Wild's bottom six, along with Nicolas Deslauriers. Since GM Bill Guerin got to work making moves, Minnesota has won five straight games.

9. Toronto Maple Leafs

Previous ranking: 9
Points percentage: 0.669
Next seven days: vs. WPG (March 31), @ PHI (Apr. 2), @ TB (Apr. 4), @ FLA (Apr. 5)

The Maple Leafs got it right with the Mark Giordano trade. They're slow-walking him into things as a third-pairing guy, and most everything Giordano does is on point -- he's calm, he clears the zone, he controls play and can add some spice offensively. That Colin Blackwell came along with Giordano and has been the physical, grinding forward Toronto lacked? Even better.

10. Boston Bruins

Previous ranking: 8
Points percentage: 0.669
Next seven days: vs. NJ (March 31), vs. CBJ (Apr. 2), @ CBJ (Apr. 4), @ DET (Apr. 5)

The Bruins went on a great post-deadline run, just as Hampus Lindholm entered the chat. Boston's big swing before the deadline was shoring up the blue line, and Lindholm's already at home. He gets the Bruins up ice faster, attacks the zone and has a terrific first pass. Exactly what Boston needed, when they needed it.

11. St. Louis Blues

Previous ranking: 12
Points percentage: 0.623
Next seven days: @ VAN (March 30), @ EDM (Apr. 1), @ CGY (Apr. 2), vs. ARI (Apr. 4)

The Blues brought in Nick Leddy at the deadline. They should have targeted another blueliner, too. Leddy's addition has been solid, but he's a bandage on the gaping wound that is St. Louis' defensive problems. Losing 5-2 to Philadelphia? Bad. Losing 7-2 to Carolina? Woof. If they could turn back time, the Blues would had to have been more aggressive in addressing their most obvious need.

12. Washington Capitals

Previous ranking: 14
Points percentage: 0.618
Next seven days: vs. MIN (Apr. 3)

The Capitals welcomed Marcus Johansson back with a top-line spot opposite Alex Ovechkin and over 16 minutes of ice time per game. Big-time stuff. Only he hasn't reached the scoresheet in four games, and Sebastian Aho treated Johansson like a turnstile in Monday's walloping by Carolina. Is there buyer's remorse brewing? We'll see.

13. Los Angeles Kings

Previous ranking: 16
Points percentage: 0.596
Next seven days: @ EDM (March 30), @ CGY (March 31), @ WPG (Apr. 2), vs. CGY (Apr. 4)

The Kings did almost nothing to help themselves at the deadline (no disrespect to Troy Stecher, their only acquisition in a deal with Detroit). Maybe L.A. tried on Jakob Chychrun, which would make sense given both Drew Doughty and Mikey Anderson are hurt. But GM Rob Blake's belief in the group as-is appears steadfast. That's noble, and risky, especially if injuries drag on and there's no insurance to fill in the gaps.

14. Nashville Predators

Previous ranking: 13
Points percentage: 0.606
Next seven days: @ BUF (Apr. 1), vs. MIN (Apr. 5)

Filip Forsberg had a five-point outing on the evening of the trade deadline. That's why GM David Poile kept him around. Forsberg is a game-changing, difference-making player and Nashville hasn't conceded on any postseason aspirations. Poile did little else but stick with his current group, and despite recent back-to-back, 6-1 losses, having Forsberg still provides confidence in Nashville's chances.

15. Edmonton Oilers

Previous ranking: 10
Points percentage: 0.590
Next seven days: vs. LA (March 30), vs. STL (Apr. 1), @ ANA (Apr. 3), @ SJ (Apr. 5)

The Oilers did not trade for a goalie. So, it's Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith or bust. That's a slippery slope. Edmonton is 2-2-1 since the deadline passed, and their goaltending has been sub-optimal (Koskinen has an .859 save percentage; Smith is .897). Adding Brett Kulak and Derick Brassard wasn't moving the needle on Edmonton's playoff prospects. Having more peace of mind in your goalie stable? That would have.

16. Dallas Stars

Previous ranking: 11
Points percentage: 0.586
Next seven days: @ ANA (March 31), @ SJ (Apr. 2), @ SEA (Apr. 3), vs. NYI (Apr. 5)

There was no John Klingberg trade in Dallas and, at least for the last week, that's been a good thing. Klingberg had three points in the Stars' first two games post-deadline, and if the goal was to keep him in place and push for playoff success this season, great. We can reconvene on that decision in the summer when Klingberg becomes a UFA.

17. Vegas Golden Knights

Previous ranking: 17
Points percentage: 0.559
Next seven days: @ SEA (March 30), @ SEA (Apr. 1), @ VAN (Apr. 3)

Vegas may be the only team in NHL history to benefit from a voided deal. Evgenii Dadonov's no-trade list prevented him from being dealt to Anaheim, so the deal was canceled by the league ... and the forward responded with five points in Vegas' next two games. And now that Vegas was able to move Reilly Smith's $5 million cap hit onto LTIR, it's not so bad (in more ways than one) that Dadonov and his $5 million hit are still very much in play.

18. Vancouver Canucks

Previous ranking: 19
Points percentage: 0.537
Next seven days: vs. STL (March 30), vs. VGK (Apr. 3)

Some were expecting fireworks from Vancouver before the trade window closed, but J.T. Miller, Conor Garland and Brock Boeser all stayed put. Only Travis Dermott came on board, and he's a fine third-pairing D. Will the Canucks eventually regret standing pat? Since the deadline, Vancouver has remained consistently inconsistent against a run of tough opponents. Where's it all heading?

19. Winnipeg Jets

Previous ranking: 18
Points percentage: 0.552
Next seven days: @ BUF (March 30), @ TOR (March 31), vs. LA (Apr. 2)

The Jets were a curious case at the deadline, completing smaller trades (other than the Andrew Copp decision) that didn't overcommit to one direction or another. So far, it's been a sound strategy. Winnipeg's newest additions, Mason Appleton and Zach Sanford, have fit in well, and the Jets are 3-1-0 since they came on board. Did GM Kevin Cheveldayoff's lack of a major overhaul provide his group with a confidence boost? Shrewd!

20. Anaheim Ducks

Previous ranking: 20
Points percentage: 0.485
Next seven days: vs. DAL (March 31), @ ARI (Apr. 1), vs. EDM (Apr. 3)

Look, GM Pat Verbeek wasn't unloading all those pending UFAs for nothing. His deadline moves were about building the Ducks' future (although hey, having Evgenii Dadonov in the present wouldn't exactly hurt). As it is, two of the players Verbeek acquired -- Zach Aston-Reese and Dominik Simon, from Pittsburgh in the Rickard Rakell swap -- have migrated into the lineup, and will get a continued look as this regular season winds down.

21. San Jose Sharks

Previous ranking: 21
Points percentage: 0.508
Next seven days: @ ARI (March 30), @ COL (March 31), vs. DAL (Apr. 2), vs. EDM (Apr. 5)

The Sharks' big deadline move was signing Tomas Hertl to an eight-year extension. Grabbing Kaapo Kahkonen to back up James Reimer in net was the other highlight. Kahkonen has appeared in one game for San Jose -- a 5-2 loss to Edmonton -- so that's an inauspicious start for him. The fact San Jose didn't pull the trigger on more deals tells us that management hasn't fully embraced the idea of a rebuild. But ... maybe they should?

22. New York Islanders

Previous ranking: 22
Points percentage: 0.508
Next seven days: vs. CBJ (March 31), @ NYR (Apr. 1), @ NJ (Apr. 3), @ DAL (Apr. 5)

GM Lou Lamoriello did literally nothing before the deadline. He wants to assess the Islanders as they are and go from there. New York has since lost both games on its schedule against playoff-bound teams (Boston and Tampa Bay) by a combined 10-4 score, which isn't the best reflection on the Islanders' assembled crew. But maybe it's just been a bad week.

23. Columbus Blue Jackets

Previous ranking: 23
Points percentage: 0.523
Next seven days: @ NYI (March 31), @ BOS (Apr. 2), vs. BOS (Apr. 4), @ PHI (Apr. 5)

Well, the Blue Jackets didn't acquire any roster players via trade. GM Jarmo Kekalainen said he'd be more likely to shake things up in free agency. It's not that surprising then that Columbus went 0-1-2 in their first three games following the deadline. Kekalainen's strategy reflects where Columbus is at this season, where there's little hope of a playoff-bound miracle run.

24. Buffalo Sabres

Previous ranking: 24
Points percentage: 0.433
Next seven days: vs. WPG (March 30), vs. NSH (Apr. 1), vs. FLA (Apr. 3), vs. CAR (Apr. 5)

GM Kevyn Adams completed his blockbuster trade in November (Jack Eichel; remember him?) and brought no one else in (after Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs, the return centrepieces of that Eichel deal) before March 21 came and went. The plan has been to assess who the Sabres already have. And what did we all learn from Buffalo erasing a 4-0 deficit against Chicago on Monday to win, 6-5? That the Sabres can still surprise!

25. Detroit Red Wings

Previous ranking: 25
Points percentage: 0.455
Next seven days: vs. NYR (March 30), vs. OTT (Apr. 1), @ OTT (Apr. 3), vs. BOS (Apr. 5)

The Red Wings are getting a decent return on the acquisition of Oskar Sundqvist, who had two goals and three points in his first three games. Jake Walman has also been solid on the back end, and played over 20 minutes in Detroit's overtime loss to Tampa Bay last weekend. Losing Nick Leddy was going to hurt the Red Wings, but the speedy Walman has stepped in well to keep Detroit competitive.

26. Philadelphia Flyers

Previous ranking: 29
Points percentage: 0.402
Next seven days: vs. TOR (Apr. 2), @ NYR (Apr. 3), vs. CBJ (Apr. 5)

Considering the Flyers traded away their best player (Claude Giroux), things in Philadelphia post-deadline weren't going to be improved. Owen Tippett is playing and taking advantage of a fresh start. That's a positive. The Flyers can recognize this season is a wash, and none of their other moves were meant to bring immediate help. So, the skidding continues.

27. New Jersey Devils

Previous ranking: 26
Points percentage: 0.402
Next seven days: @ BOS (March 31), vs. FLA (Apr. 2), vs. NYI (Apr. 3), vs. NYR (Apr. 5)

I called the Devils out after the deadline for making zero significant moves. It could be that GM Tom Fitzgerald is holding out for summertime swaps and free agency. In the here and now, New Jersey is no better off the last 10 days than the previous five months. The Devils' only acquisition was Andrew Hammond, and he just had his first team practice on Tuesday. We'll see how the veteran netminder is eventually utilized in this final month.

28. Arizona Coyotes

Previous ranking: 28
Points percentage: 0.341
Next seven days: vs. SJ (March 30), vs. ANA (Apr. 1), @ CHI (Apr. 3), @ STL (Apr. 4)

Arizona's best move came weeks before the deadline in acquiring Nick Ritchie from Toronto. He's come in, worked hard, produced well and can play basically anywhere in the lineup. Otherwise, the Coyotes didn't do a whole lot to make themselves better this season, and that's reflected in their current seven-game slide. Moving on.

29. Chicago Blackhawks

Previous ranking: 27
Points percentage: 0.433
Next seven days: @ FLA (March 31), @ TB (Apr. 1), vs. ARI (Apr. 3)

Taylor Raddysh was part of Chicago's return from Tampa Bay in the Brandon Hagel deal, and he hasn't shied away from opportunity, steeping onto Jonathan Toews' wing and notching two goals and five points in his first six games. That's been a nice bright spot for the Blackhawks. Less great? Chicago blowing back-to-back, three-plus goal leads in its last two games, both of which were losses. Ouch.

30. Montreal Canadiens

Previous ranking: 32
Points percentage: 0.356
Next seven days: @ CAR (March 31), @ TB (Apr. 2), vs. OTT (Apr. 5)

The Canadiens went from Stanley Cup Final appearance last season to being the first team officially eliminated from the playoffs this season. Life comes at you fast. GM Kent Hughes' deadline moves set Montreal up nicely for the next two drafts, and he added a couple intriguing prospects. Tyler Pitlick (incoming from Calgary in the Tyler Toffoli deal) has started to see some game action this season, too. But all eyes are on what's next for the Habs.

31. Ottawa Senators

Previous ranking: 30
Points percentage: 0.400
Next seven days: @ DET (Apr. 1), vs. DET (Apr. 3), @ MTL (Apr. 5)

The Senators' head-scratching trade for Travis Hamonic (in which Ottawa took on all of Hamonic's $3 million cap hit and gave Vancouver back a third-round pick) hasn't been a total disaster. Coach DJ Smith likes that Hamonic is a stabilizing presence on the blue line. But again ... why Hamonic for that role? Anyway, Mathieu Joseph looks like a real good addition here, and is a pending RFA who could be re-signed. He's brought speed, skill, and playmaking ability; a super Swiss-army knife for the Senators.

32. Seattle Kraken

Previous ranking: 31
Points percentage: 0.364
Next seven days: vs. VGK (March 30), vs. VGK (Apr. 1), vs. DAL (Apr. 3)

Daniel Sprong scored three goals in his first three games with the Kraken after being acquired in the Marcus Johansson deal with Washington (for context, Sprong had eight goals through 47 games pre-trade with the Capitals). He's a nice little pickup by GM Ron Francis, who prioritized gathering draft picks over lineup players at the deadline.