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Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over

Apr 5, 2026 @ 1:00pm

The New York Islanders are stuck in the middle of a loaded playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but it’s clear that New York isn’t satisfied with just making it to the postseason. On Sunday, the Isles proved that with a stunning move that shakes up the hockey landscape. With just four games remaining in […] The post Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Islanders fire Patrick Roy, hire Peter DeBoer with four games left in stunner

Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:44pm

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NY Post Sports

With four games left in a season that has quickly turned into a sinking ship, Mathieu Darche did not wait to act.

Golden Knights’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:12pm

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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.

Brady Tkachuk’s Ottawa Senators Catch a Lucky Break Despite 4-1 Loss Vs. Minnesota Wild

Apr 5, 2026 @ 11:30am

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Pro Football Network

Ottawa Senators hold Wild Card spot despite loss to Wild, as rivals fall and Ottawa keeps control of its playoff destiny.

Olympian Laila Edwards reveals the celeb she wants to meet next

Apr 5, 2026 @ 10:58am

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Laila Edwards has met several celebrities since the USA Women’s Hockey Team won gold at the Olympics, but there is still one on her wishlist. Edwards was a part of the winning USA Women’s Hockey Team that brought home gold after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. She told TMZ Sports that she has since “met […] The post Olympian Laila Edwards reveals the celeb she wants to meet next appeared first on ClutchPoints.

FBI director Kash Patel comments on Brent Burns making his 1,000th consecutive NHL start – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 10:54am

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Sportskeeda

FBI director Kash Patel comments on Brent Burns making his 1,000th consecutive NHL start Sportskeeda

Floundering Islanders must take advantage of rare break with playoff hopes in peril

Apr 5, 2026 @ 10:47am

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NY Post Sports

After losing four straight games, a season high, and looking completely overwhelmed by the Hurricanes on Saturday, the break is at least coming at a decent time.

Auston Matthews Trade Rumors: Insider Links Sharks and 1.45B Franchise as Potential Fits

Apr 5, 2026 @ 10:05am

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Pro Football Network

Trade buzz grows around Auston Matthews as an insider links two teams, including the Sharks, amid Toronto’s offseason uncertainty.

Oilers’ Trent Frederic Reveals Why Vegas Golden Knights and EDM Went At Each Other’s Throats

Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:45am

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Pro Football Network

Trent Frederic explains the heated Oilers-Golden Knights clash after Vegas's win, with the Pacific Division race tightening in the aftermath.

‘He Doesn’t Give a Damn’ — NHL Insider Believes Keith Tkachuk Wants Brady Tkachuk Out of Ottawa

Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:32am

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Pro Football Network

Insider claims Keith Tkachuk's comments hint at Brady Tkachuk leaving Ottawa, adding intrigue as Senators push for playoffs.

Almost 40 Montreal Canadiens games might not be available on French TV next season

Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:00am

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Awful Announcing

The Montreal Canadiens are currently battling for playoff positioning as they attempt to return to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2021 and potentially win their first Cup since 1993. All signs point to the franchise being on the rise for the foreseeable future, and no matter what happens this season, Canadiens…

NHL Schedule Today, April 5: Games, Standings, Playoff Picture and Wild Card Race

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:42am

Athlon Sports

Sunday's NHL slate features seven games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.

Maxime Comtois badmouthed by head coach, teammates in viral KHL ref cam video – "Not a lot of us like him either" [WATCH] – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:41am

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Sportskeeda

Maxime Comtois badmouthed by head coach, teammates in viral KHL ref cam video - "Not a lot of us like him either" [WATCH] Sportskeeda

Kings set NHL record with 31st OT appearance of 2025-26

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:36am

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ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Kings continued their trend of extra-time games on Saturday night, claiming a 7-6 victory versus the Toronto Maple Leafs at Crypto.com Arena while achieving an NHL single-season record with their 31st overtime game, having already set a league high with 19 overtime or shootout losses this season. Los Angeles (31-26-19) clinched the […] The post Kings set NHL record with 31st OT appearance of 2025-26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers Down Another Key Player For Final Run-In

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:15am

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Pro Football Network

With the Oilers already smarting from Leon Draisaitl's injury, head coach Kris Knoblauch has been handed yet another headache for the final stretch of the season.

Canucks Stuck with Untradeable Contract in 2026 Offseason

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:05am

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Heavy

The Vancouver Canucks could be stuck with an untradeable contract during the 2026 offseason, but that might change down the line. The post Canucks Stuck with Untradeable Contract in 2026 Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

"Telling Everyone They Make Too Much Money" – $30.8M Oilers Forward Reveals What VGK & EDM Players Were Chirping About In Post-game Stand-Off – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:05am

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Sportskeeda

"Telling Everyone They Make Too Much Money" - $30.8M Oilers Forward Reveals What VGK & EDM Players Were Chirping About In Post-game Stand-Off Sportskeeda

Kevin Bieksa gets bluntly honest about Oilers' Evan Bouchard being a serious Norris Trophy contender – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 8:00am

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Sportskeeda

Kevin Bieksa gets bluntly honest about Oilers' Evan Bouchard being a serious Norris Trophy contender Sportskeeda

Oilers HC Refuses to Blame Alarming 5-1 Loss to Golden Knights on Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman’s Absence

Apr 5, 2026 @ 7:55am

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Pro Football Network

Kris Knoblauch does not hold the absence of Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman responsible for the Edmonton Oilers' 5-1 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Alex Ovechkin’s Mother Tatyana Speaks Her Mind as Retirement Rumors Loom

Apr 5, 2026 @ 7:15am

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Pro Football Network

Alex Ovechkin gets his mother’s blessing to continue as retirement rumors swell, with Wayne Gretzky’s record still within reach.

OTT fans react to Canada PM Mark Carney attending vital game vs. Wild: "There goes the Senator’s chances of making the playoffs" – Sportskeeda

Apr 5, 2026 @ 7:12am

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Sportskeeda

OTT fans react to Canada PM Mark Carney attending vital game vs. Wild: "There goes the Senator’s chances of making the playoffs" Sportskeeda

TV and streaming viewing picks for April 5, 2026: How to watch NHL Inside Out Classic

Apr 5, 2026 @ 7:04am

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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…

Olympic Hockey Star Laila Edwards Wants to Meet Billie Eilish, I'm a Big Fan! – TMZ

Apr 5, 2026 @ 3:30am

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TMZ Sports

Olympic Hockey Star Laila Edwards Wants to Meet Billie Eilish, I'm a Big Fan! TMZ

Stars' Mikko Rantanen sends clear message about team's playoff readiness – sportingnews.com

Apr 5, 2026 @ 3:00am

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Sporting News

Stars' Mikko Rantanen sends clear message about team's playoff readiness sportingnews.com