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.
Washington Capitals
Noah Laba tells The Post what he learned from first NHL fight — and how he wants to expand his game
When Noah Laba dropped the gloves with the Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre late in the third period Sunday, it was an unfamiliar setting for the Rangers rookie center.
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.
Penguins’ Stuart Skinner dealing with upper-body injury after Panthers game absence
The Pittsburgh Penguins were without goaltender Stuart Skinner on Sunday, as he missed the matchup against the Florida Panthers due to an upper-body injury. Skinner had played the full 60 minutes in a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday but did not dress for either of the back-to-back games against Florida. With […] The post Penguins’ Stuart Skinner dealing with upper-body injury after Panthers game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle combine for unique Rangers history
The New York Rangers have already been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that’s not stopping the team from playing some great hockey of late. The Rangers followed up their 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden on Saturday with another dominant win […] The post Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle combine for unique Rangers history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rangers look like different with dominant win over Capitals
The saying should go: If you can’t join ’em, beat ’em.
The Definitive Sports City Mt. Rushmores
It's time to break down the Mt. Rushmores of the 11 sports cities with four major sports franchises.
How to watch animated NHL ‘Inside Out Classic’ featuring Rangers vs. Capitals
The fully animated alt-cast will take place in the world of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out."
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.
Alex Ovechkin’s Mother Tatyana Speaks Her Mind as Retirement Rumors Loom
Alex Ovechkin gets his mother’s blessing to continue as retirement rumors swell, with Wayne Gretzky’s record still within reach.
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…
Sabres officially clinching playoff spot has fans going wild
When the Buffalo Sabres last competed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, President Barack Obama still had more than a year and a half remaining in his first term, Adele was exploding into global stardom after dropping her Grammy-winning album “21,” the final “Harry Potter” film was still three months away from hitting theaters and The […] The post Sabres officially clinching playoff spot has fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sabres Officially End NHL's Longest Playoff Drought, But Are They A Contender?
Buffalo Sabres snap NHL-record playoff drought, return to postseason with Lindy Ruff back behind the bench and a young core aiming to make noise.
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.
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.
Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals are making a late push to the playoffs with three consecutive wins, sitting just three points back of the second wild card position. However, it won’t get any easier for the Capitals to make up that ground with Aliaksei Protas out of the lineup with an undisclosed injury. After missing Tuesday night’s […] The post Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury 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
Alex Ovechkin Now Officially the Sole Owner of Yet Another NHL Record After Leading Capitals’ 6-4 Win Vs. Flyers
Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of slowing down, leaving NHL icon Jaromir Jagr behind in latest achievement.
Bailey Johnson returns to Washington Post to cover Capitals for final stretch of season
Bailey Johnson is back covering the Capitals. Johnson announced on social media Tuesday that she has returned to the Washington Post to cover Washington’s push through the final stretch of the NHL season, which is a development that felt unthinkable two months ago. The Post eliminated its entire sports department in February, ending a relationship…
2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end
The 2025-26 NHL season is nearing its end. The Florida Panthers are close to being eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, it is a near-guarantee that we will have a new Stanley Cup champion in 2026. For those eliminated, like the Panthers, their attention turns toward the 2026 NHL Draft. With the season entering […] The post 2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end 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.
Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals
The Philadelphia Flyers are currently just two points outside of the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This was expected to be a building year after having the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Flyers are ahead of schedule, and now that the former sixth overall pick is set to […] The post Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push
The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but it has been a disappointing season for the team this year. As Alex Ovechkin continues to hit milestones, the Caps find themselves outside of the playoff picture. The Capitals have made a recent run and are now within striking distance of […] The post Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
3-Time Stanley Cup Champ Pushes Alex Ovechkin to Topple Ultimate Wayne Gretzky Record Before Retiring
Sergei Fedorov urges Alex Ovechkin to chase Wayne Gretzky’s record as the Ovechkin nears history amid retirement speculation.