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.
Dallas Stars
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.
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.
Stars' Mikko Rantanen sends clear message about team's playoff readiness – sportingnews.com
Stars' Mikko Rantanen sends clear message about team's playoff readiness sportingnews.com
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.
Oilers’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers are close to clinching another playoff spot and hope to finally finish the story this season. After the Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive year, the consensus was that they had squandered their last chance. But the Oilers’ dream seeding could put them in […] The post Oilers’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL fans investigated for making a Nazi salute after alarming video emerges
An investigation has been launched after a photo of a group of fans throwing up a Nazi salute at a Dallas Stars game has gone viral.
NHL fans being investigated for Nazi salute during Stars game after shocking clip emerges
A group of fans were captured allegedly doing the gesture during a 5-1 win against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 21, and the clip recently went viral.
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.
Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game
A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials. The clip, between 12 and 18 seconds long in various edited versions, shows a small group of fans in the upper deck appearing to perform a Nazi salute in … The post Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
Flyers Rookie Makes NHL Debut, Appears To Get Tooth Knocked Out
Flyers rookie Porter Martone gets a brutal NHL welcome, losing a tooth in his debut against the Capitals while leading Philadelphia with five shots on goal
J.T. Brown’s wife Lexi LaFleur demands “lifetime ban” after Stars fans’ Nazi salute incident – Sportskeeda
J.T. Brown’s wife Lexi LaFleur demands “lifetime ban” after Stars fans’ Nazi salute incident Sportskeeda
Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill Saves Maple Leafs a Phone Call Amid Rumors of Replacing Brad Treliving
Dallas announces extension of general manager Jim Nill, halting any further conversations regarding a move to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away
The Dallas Stars have struggled as of late despite being one of the NHL’s best teams. Dallas has young stars such as Wyatt Johnston making a major impact, but the results have not gone their way recently. Head coach Glen Gulutzan watched as his team lost its seventh game over its last nine contests on […] The post Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway. The Lightning combine explosive offensive skills with Nikita Kucherov at the top of the […] The post Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
NHL Trade Rumors: Dallas Stars Had to Abort Plan to Go After $29.4 Million Forward Blake Coleman
Stars considered trading for Blake Coleman, but cap limits and Flames’ stance on salary retention forced Dallas to abandon.
Dallas Stars Rush to Keep GM Jim Nill Away From Toronto Maple Leafs’ Prying Hands
While Maple Leafs fans were hoping Jim Nill would take over from Brad Treliving, those hopes were crushed to dust by the Dallas Stars.
Stars take GM candidate away from Maple Leafs with contract extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the search for a new general manager. The Maple Leafs have fired Brad Treliving and have begun the search for a new GM. One name that was coming up was an executive for the Dallas Stars. Now, that name needs to be taken off the list for the Maple […] The post Stars take GM candidate away from Maple Leafs with contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oilers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
This has not been the kind of season that head coach Kris Knoblauch or Connor McDavid anticipated for the Edmonton Oilers. After back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers had established themselves as a Western Conference powerhouse with the ability to string peak performances together. But the 2025-26 regular season has seen regression. […] The post Oilers’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stars expecting Roope Hintz back before playoff run
The Dallas Stars are currently sitting in second place in the Central Division, and could be lined up to face the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. Still, they have been dealing with injuries, such as the injury to the Stars’ forward Roope Hintz. Now, there is an update on the […] The post Stars expecting Roope Hintz back before playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.