Artemi Panarin Makes LA Kings Debut + Quenneville’s Historic 1,000th Win | NHL News Feb 26 2026

Hello guys. Welcome back to another episode of the Hockey Talk with TG Podcast.

In this episode, I break down Artemi Panarin’s LA Kings debut, Joel Quenneville’s historic 1,000th NHL coaching win, and everything you need to know from a loaded night across the NHL on February 26, 2026.

We dive into the Buffalo Sabres’ huge 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, as Tage Thompson stays red hot and the Sabres quietly climb into third place in the Atlantic Division. I also discuss Jack Hughes’ emotional return to the Devils lineup following his Olympic gold medal run with Team USA and what this recent skid means for New Jersey moving forward.

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to dominate, winning their sixth straight behind Brayden Point’s big return and Nikita Kucherov’s historic milestone night. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights outscore the Kings in a wild 6-4 game featuring Panarin’s two-assist debut in Los Angeles and major playoff implications in the Pacific Division.

Plus, the Anaheim Ducks stay red hot as Joel Quenneville joins Scotty Bowman in the 1,000-win club, Cutter Gauthier delivers a clutch game-winner, and we take a look at key standings shifts, Olympic storylines, and tonight’s 12-game NHL slate.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.

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