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.
New York Islanders
Islanders’ playoff hopes take another crushing blow with loss to Hurricanes as season-worst skid continues
Forget collapse. This is what capitulation looks like.
Islanders can’t waste their Matthew Schaefer moment — and it’s time for everyone else to step up
There he was Friday night as the third period wound down. Still skating hard, still diving to get his stick on the puck, still blocking shots.
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.
Patrick Roy shoulders blame for Islanders’ poor start in critical loss
Patrick Roy did not hide from responsibility after Friday’s 4-1 Islanders loss to Philadelphia that felt something like capitulation.
Islanders suffer major setback with brutal loss to Flyers to put playoffs hopes in limbo
The Islanders could have all but eliminated the Flyers from the playoff chase with a win Friday. Instead, they dealt themselves a major setback, losing to Philadelphia 4-1 and losing control of their own destiny in doing so.
Islanders honor slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller days after shock murder trial verdict
The Islanders held a tribute to slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller on Friday night at UBS Arena just two days after Diller’s shooter was stunningly acquitted on a charge of first-degree murder. The killer, 36-year-old Guy Rivera, was convicted on lesser charges, including aggravated manslaughter and attempted murder of Diller’s partner and weapons charges. “Today...
Islanders vs. Flyers prediction: NHL picks, odds, best bet
The Islanders play their third "must-win game" of the week on Friday.
The Islanders’ crunch-time burden on Ilya Sorokin points to looming backup goalie question
Still, it is a window into an interesting dilemma in front of general manager Mathieu Darche this offseason.
Islanders defense has to play better in front of Ilya Sorokin as playoff push intensifies
The Islanders have not been knocked below the playoff cutline, but they head into Friday’s home match against the Flyers with minimal cushion.
Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes are as consistent as a metronome — at least as far as the regular season is concerned. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has a team that brings it on a regular basis from October through the early part of April. The Hurricanes play with speed, precision and just enough snarl to have their […] The post Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders
The Buffalo Sabres are having their best season in nearly a generation. The Sabres are on track to make the playoffs, which could break the longest playoff drought in NHL history. As the team looks to break its playoff drought, it hit another milestone, reaching 100 points in a season for the first time since […] The post Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin reveals goalie he wants to fight after Jacob Markstrom tussle
The New York Rangers took on the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. And the game featured a rare goalie fight between Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom. These goalies threw down the mitts and delivered haymakers in the Rangers’ defensive zone on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. WE GOT ANOTHER GOALIE FIGHT THIS TIME SHESTERKIN […] The post Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin reveals goalie he wants to fight after Jacob Markstrom tussle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ex-NHLer Charged With Assaulting Opposing Coach After Youth Hockey Game
Ex-NHL forward Mikhail Grabovski faces assault charges after an alleged altercation with a rival coach at a youth hockey playoff game in Markham, Ontario.
Islanders vs. Sabres prediction: NHL picks, odds, best bets for Tuesday
The Islanders have to dust themselves off after an embarrassing loss on Monday night.
ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes
All the way back in 2000, the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils fired head coach Larry Robinson 74 games into the season, replaced him with Robbie Ftorek, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. A full 26 years later, the Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to follow a similar blueprint after shockingly replacing Bruce Cassidy […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push
The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Still, they have lost three straight, and the Jackets are coming off a bad loss to the Boston Bruins. After a rough stretch of play, but with the playoffs in reach, head coach Rick Bowness sent a […] The post Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Islanders’ Patrick Roy reveals advice to Ilya Sorokin amid demanding stretch
As the New York Islanders look to run at the playoffs in 2026, they are in a demanding stretch of the season. This has put a lot of pressure on goaltender Ilya Sorokin. After a rough start a week ago against the Montreal Canadiens, Sorokin bounced back with his best performance against the Columbus Blue […] The post Islanders’ Patrick Roy reveals advice to Ilya Sorokin amid demanding stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ilya Sorokin could have to wait for shot at Islanders redemption after career-worst outing
The Islanders didn’t give Ilya Sorokin much of a chance in their 8-3 loss to the Penguins on Monday at UBS Arena.
Islanders give away pair of two-goal leads to Penguins in embarrassing collapse
The embarrassing defensive effort led to Ilya Sorokin being pulled for just the second time this season, as the Islanders allowed their most goals this season and gave away a pair of two-goal advantages, as well as a massive opportunity.
Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have exceeded expectations throughout the regular season. While many of the league’s top insiders thought the Penguins would find themselves near the bottom of the NHL’s Metropolitan Division this season, they have been inside the playoff structure throughout all year. Much of that is due to the hot start the team had […] The post Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Matthew Schaefer Opens Up About His Conversation with Tom Brady
Matthew Schaefer shared details about his first conversation with Tom Brady after partnering with the NFL legend's brand. The post Matthew Schaefer Opens Up About His Conversation with Tom Brady appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Islanders vs. Penguins prediction: NHL picks, odds, best bet Monday
Monday's tilt between the Islanders and Penguins is as close as you can get to a playoff game in the regular season.
Sidney Crosby status up in the air for Penguins-Islanders game amid lower-body injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to skate into the postseason, and need star Sidney Crosby in order to do that. Crosby has been dealing with a lower-body injury, which has left him off the ice in recent days. Pittsburgh’s star center is getting an injury update, ahead of a Penguins-New York Islanders game on Monday. […] The post Sidney Crosby status up in the air for Penguins-Islanders game amid lower-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.