NHL Schedule Today, April 8: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture
Full Wednesday, Apr. 8 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.
Colorado Avalanche
Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury
The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They have 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points. But before they try to clinch their second Stanley Cup of this era, they have a big injury to monitor. The Avalanche are still […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL Schedule Today, April 7: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture
Full Tuesday, Apr. 7 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.
ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous
The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish
Coach firings and a muddled playoff chase mark the regular season’s end. The post NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Colorado Avalanche Veteran’s Stunning NHL Feat Draws FBI Boss Kash Patel’s Attention
Colorado defenceman Brent Burns hits 1,000 consecutive games with the Avalanche, drawing praise from FBI Director Kash Patel.
NHL Schedule Today, April 6: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture
Full Monday, Apr. 6 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.
Key Wild defenseman’s lower-body injury considered not serious after missing Red Wings game
The Minnesota Wild will have a tough assignment when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. While they have had an excellent regular season, they are in third place in the Central Division of the Western Conference and will almost certainly match up with the Dallas Stars in the opening round of the playoffs. The Stars have […] The post Key Wild defenseman’s lower-body injury considered not serious after missing Red Wings game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Golden Knights’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Vegas Golden Knights have not had the kind of season that they anticipated or their fans expected. The Golden Knights have been an ideal franchise since they came into existence as an expansion team in the 2017-18 season as they made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals in that first season. […] The post Golden Knights’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL Schedule Today, April 5: Games, Standings, Playoff Picture and Wild Card Race
Sunday's NHL slate features seven games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.
TV and streaming viewing picks for April 5, 2026: How to watch NHL Inside Out Classic
All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL Men’s — Round 4 Hawthorn Hawks vs. Geelong Cats — FS1/Fox One, 1:01 a.m. (Monday) Bundesliga Matchday 28 1. FC Union Berlin vs. FC St. Pauli — ESPN+, 9:20 a.m. Eintracht Frankfurt vs. 1. FC Köln — ESPN+, 11:20 a.m. Bundesliga Highlights Show — ESPN+, 3:30 p.m. College…
Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak
Brent Burns just did something special that may not be replicated for a long time. On Saturday, the 41-year-old Colorado Avalanche blueliner Burns did not just play in his 1,572nd game in the NHL but also the 1,000th in a row, as the Avs blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, … The post Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sharks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The San Jose Sharks have found themselves on the outside of the NHL’s playoff structure looking in since the 2018-19 season. The team that once had control of the Western Conference when Joe Thornton was the game’s premier playmaker, has struggled badly for six consecutive seasons. However, there are changes in San Jose that have […] The post Sharks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL Schedule Today, April 4: Games, Standings, Playoff Picture and Wild Card Race
Saturday’s NHL slate features 15 games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.
Stars’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Dallas Stars have the talent, drive, coaching and goaltending to go all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals and possibly win it this season. What they don’t have is an easy route to the title. The concentration of talent in the NHL’s Central Division of the Western Conference is more impressive than any […] The post Stars’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth
The Minnesota Wild secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Minnesota’s win puts them at 42-22-11 and sends them to the playoffs for the 12th time since 2013, more than any other team in the NHL. The Wild became the fourth team […] The post Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How much better is the Avalanche power play since adding Nazem Kadri?
The Colorado Avalanche have been dominating the competition in the NHL throughout the season. While they have not been able to keep up the pace they had earlier in the season when they had just two regulation losses through the first three months of the season, the Avalanche is on pace to win the Presidents […] The post How much better is the Avalanche power play since adding Nazem Kadri? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday to pull into the second wild card spot in the Western Conference with eight games left to play. Now, they hope they can hold onto it, or perhaps, pull into the first wild card spot, or even move up in the division. The last […] The post Kings’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar drops ‘no excuse’ truth bomb after Canucks loss
The Colorado Avalanche went into their game at Ball Arena with the Vancouver Canucks as overwhelming favorites. But the Avalanche laid an egg, losing 8-6 to the NHL’s worst team, surrendering multiple goals early on. Coach Jared Bednar spoke after the loss to the Canucks, stating there was no excuse, according to Ryan Boulding, NHL […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar drops ‘no excuse’ truth bomb after Canucks loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nordiques jersey curse continues after Avalanche’s shocking loss vs. Canucks
The hockey gods might have something against the Colorado Avalanche this season for rubbing Quebec Nordiques fans’ noses in the fact that they stole their home team. 30 years ago, the Quebec franchise relocated to Colorado, just as they were on the cusp of greatness. That same season, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, and […] The post Nordiques jersey curse continues after Avalanche’s shocking loss vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche Coach Warns His Team After 8-6 Loss to Canucks
Jared Bednar warns Avalanche after shocking 8-6 loss to Canucks.
Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss games with injury, expected back for playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche will be missing the services of star defenseman Cale Makar for at least the next few games, according to Avs head coach Jared Bednar. “He’s doing OK,” Bednar said on Wednesday before sharing that the blueliner will be sidelined for now, via NHL.com. “He’s going to miss some time, though. Like nothing […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss games with injury, expected back for playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche Coach Shares Update on Cale Makar's Injury
Cale Makar set to miss time as Avalanche prioritize recovery before playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche HC Flatly Denies Doomsday Scenario in Cale Makar Injury Update
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar eases fans' worries with an update on Cale Makar injury.