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.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness sends message after players only meeting
The Columbus Blue Jackets are preparing for a massive showdown with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Columbus and Detroit are both in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And whoever wins this contest will get a major leg up in the race for the final spot. This contest is one that both the players […] The post Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness sends message after players only meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing
The New York Islanders made a massive change right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired with only four games remaining in the regular season. New York is one point out of a playoff spot with four games left, and it will be up to veteran coach Pete DeBoer to get […] The post Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Devils parting ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald
The New Jersey Devils are headed toward another offseason without postseason hockey. After making it last season, they are set to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. This is a disappointing result, and unfortunately, general manager Tom Fitzgerald won’t get another chance to make things right. The Devils are moving on from Fitzgerald, as […] The post Devils parting ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
Former Oilers Owner Addresses ‘Bittersweet’ Feeling of Selling Franchise to Daryl Katz
Cal Nichols reflects on selling the Oilers to Daryl Katz, calling it a bittersweet moment while praising Edmonton’s growth and team stability.
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.
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.
Sportsnet telecast informs viewers a mother went into labor during Oilers game
One Edmonton family is going to have an incredible origin story. That’s because during Saturday night’s game between the Oilers and Golden Knights, a mother went into labor and began giving birth on the seventh floor of Rogers Place as the hometown team closed out a 5-1 defeat against their rivals from Las Vegas. Viewers…
Grading Islanders’ stunning decision to ditch Patrick Roy for Peter DeBoer before playoffs
The New York Islanders made the stunning decision on Sunday to fire Patrick Roy and hire Peter DeBoer. According to reports, DeBoer’s contract runs through the end of the 2030 season, so this is a long-term decision for New York. Roy coached 197 regular-season games in New York, but a recent collapse cost him his […] The post Grading Islanders’ stunning decision to ditch Patrick Roy for Peter DeBoer before 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.
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.
Golden Knights Rumors: Vegas Could Be Looking at Alex Pietrangelo Déjà Vu Situation
Vegas Golden Knights face concern as Mark Stone's injury worries spark Alex Pietrangelo-like speculation.
Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth
The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth 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.
Lightning’s Victor Hedman placed on LTIR after personal leave
The Tampa Bay Lightning have high hopes of a dominant run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this seasons and bringing home another Stanley Cup title. They have demonstrated their high level of play this season when they went on a 19-1-1 streak earlier in the year, and there’s little doubt that the Lightning can play […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman placed on LTIR after personal leave 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.
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.
NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Sheds Light on Canadiens’ Pursuit of Maple Leafs’ $46.5M Star
Here is the new information regarding the Montreal Canadians' desire to explore a significant deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Canadiens starting defenseman out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury
The Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday announced that defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Carrier, who joined Montreal in a midseason trade from the Nashville Predators last season, has played in all 77 games during the 2025-26 season, putting up a 7-15–22 scoring line with a +2 rating. The […] The post Canadiens starting defenseman out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings’ Trevor Moore gets ‘dangerous’ praise after OT winner vs. Blues
Trevor Moore and the Los Angeles Kings picked up a huge win on Wednesday over the St. Louis Blues. The Kings are in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And this win brought Los Angeles into sole possession of the final Wild Card spot in the West with eight games remaining. The Kings and Blues […] The post Kings’ Trevor Moore gets ‘dangerous’ praise after OT winner vs. Blues appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blues’ Robert Thomas drops ‘disappointing’ message after Kings loss
The St. Louis Blues are in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a brutal start to the season. However, they need all the points they can get from their few remaining games. Robert Thomas and his teammates played a direct postseason rival in the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, results did not […] The post Blues’ Robert Thomas drops ‘disappointing’ message after Kings loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.