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Last updated: April 5, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Picture Shifts

The Eastern Conference experienced a seismic shift as the injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated following a decisive 9-4 defeat to Pittsburgh, ensuring a new champion will be crowned for the first time since 2023. This vacuum in the East contrasts sharply with the long-awaited success in Buffalo, where the Sabres clinched their berth, finally ending a 14-season streak of futility that marked the league's longest active drought.