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Last updated: April 11, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Playoff Scramble & Star Sit-Outs

As the league barrels toward the postseason, the Philadelphia Flyers continued their surge, with coach Rick Tocchet successfully navigating early criticism to put the team firmly back in the playoff picture heading into a critical "Supreme Saturday" slate where 15 games determine clinching scenarios. However, high-profile matchups were altered dramatically when the Pittsburgh Penguins scratched key stars, including Sidney Crosby, hours before what was scheduled to be his 100th career showdown against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, a move analysts suggest prioritizes rest over seeding implications in a tight Eastern Conference race 1.

College Hockey Honors

Shifting focus to amateur ranks, University of Minnesota Duluth forward Max Plante captured the prestigious Hobey Baker Award, marking the seventh time the program has produced the nation's top collegiate player. Plante earned the honor over finalists Eric Pohlkamp of Denver and T.J. Hughes from Michigan, celebrating the culmination of a successful season for the Bulldogs 4.