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Last updated: April 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Picture Settles & Roster Moves

The Western Conference bracket solidified late Monday as the Anaheim Ducks secured the final berth despite a recent 3-2-5 slump over their last ten contests, benefiting from the San Jose Sharks' 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. In the East, the Philadelphia Flyers clinched their first playoff appearance since 2020 after upsetting the top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout, though Tuesday's slate still presents key matchups determining final seeding and draft lottery positioning with little regular season time remaining. For teams already the eliminated franchises are now focusing on major offseason maneuvers, including free agency targets and draft strategies, as they forecast expectations for the 2026-27 campaign.

Player & Organizational News

The twilight of decorated careers was marked as 40-year-old goaltender Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, made 14 saves in his final NHL appearance during the New York Rangers' 3-2 defeat. Meanwhile, injury news continues to impact contenders, with Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann ruled out for the final three regular-season games due to a lower-body ailment. Separately, off the ice, the Florida Panthers announced plans to launch a new girls travel hockey program this year, which will operate out of their existing and former practice facilities, with the brother of current coach Paul Granato set to manage the new teams.