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Last updated: April 4, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Season-Ending Setbacks & Playoff Picture

The Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed defenseman Damon Severson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery following an injury sustained Thursday, removing a key piece from their defensive corps late in the campaign. As teams approach the final stretch, the playoff picture remains tight, necessitating immediate results; for instance, the Philadelphia Flyers require a victory Friday coupled with favorable outcomes elsewhere to keep their postseason aspirations alive. Meanwhile, league-wide focus shifts to determining the most consequential remaining matchups, with all 32 clubs having fewer than ten games left on the schedule according to the newest power rankings.