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Last updated: April 6, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Races & Coaching Changes

The race for the final Eastern Conference slots tightened considerably Sunday as Porter Martone's power-play goal secured a 2-1 overtime victory for the Flyers against the Bruins, keeping Philadelphia's postseason hopes flickering after a difficult stretch. Elsewhere in the East, the Islanders made a drastic move by dismissing coach Patrick Roy after the team dropped seven of its last ten contests, immediately pivoting to install Peter DeBoer behind the bench in hopes of stabilizing the roster. These coaching changes come as the NHL playoff picture shifted dramatically following Saturday's slate of 30 games, creating high stakes for the remaining matchups defining the wild card brackets.