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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Race Heats Up

The race for postseason positioning intensified across the league as 11 games unfolded on Super Saturday, setting the stage for high-stakes matchups Sunday involving the top four teams in the Metropolitan Division. Sunday's slate will see clubs vying for crucial seeding, with projections updated following Saturday's results indicating tight races in several conferences. Meanwhile, teams that missed the cut are now turning focus toward the draft, with lottery standings finalized after Saturday's slate concluded.

Eastern Conference Injury Update

In a significant blow to the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltender Anthony Stolarz was forced to miss Saturday's contest after suffering an injury during pre-game warmups. Stolarz sustained a puck strike directly to his throat, preventing him from taking his scheduled start in the team’s eventual loss, leaving the club to manage the situation heading into the final weeks of the regular season.