Hockey News
Avs coach suffers facial fractures, out 'til playoffs
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 21:55
Coach Jared Bednar will not accompany the Avalanche on their road trip to western Canada to end the regular season after taking a puck to the face.
Ovi lauds Penguins but waves off farewell shakes
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 21:55
After Washington's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, considering retirement after the season, waved off potential farewell handshakes with Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins, who ...
'Let it slip away': Isles' playoff hopes dashed
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 21:55
With a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night, goaltender Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders, in postseason position for most of the regular season, were eliminated them from Stanley Cup playoff contenti...
Blackhawks' Nazar exits after taking puck to face
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 10:39
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues after he was hit in the face by a puck.
Ovechkin appreciates 'nice' tribute from Penguins
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 10:39
During a television timeout in the Washington Capitals' 6-3 victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Penguins showed a video tribute honoring Alex Ovechkin and his longstanding rivalry with Sidney Crosby.
Sharks fall in shootout; playoff hopes on thin ice
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 10:39
The Sharks have jumped 30 points in the standings this season but find themselves on the brink of playoff elimination after a 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.
Wings' playoff hopes end as drought hits decade
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 10:39
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the out-of-contention New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday afternoon, a defeat that sealed their postseason fate and assured that the Original Six franchise won't be in the Stanley Cup play...
NHL playoff watch: The clinching scenarios for Sunday
ESPN - 12 Apr 2026 08:59
An action-packed Saturday shifted the races. Here's how Sunday can move them even more.