NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 15, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NHL Playoff Picture & Controversy
The Dallas Stars face lineup questions as top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the opening games of the playoffs following a setback in his lower-body injury recovery, though other key players are reportedly nearing full health ahead of the postseason push. Meanwhile, the Islanders promotion drew criticism after the club used the jumbotron to solicit fan donations for a former NYPD sergeant recently convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler.