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

NHL Playoff Picture & Player Updates

The postseason hopes ended for the Detroit Red Wings following a decisive 5-3 Saturday loss to the non-contending New Jersey Devils, officially guaranteeing the Original Six franchise its tenth consecutive year missing the playoffs. Separately, the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed an injury scare when forward Frank Nazar exited during play after absorbing a direct puck shot to the face during their 5-3 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. In Washington, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received homage from rivals during a TV timeout, as the Pittsburgh Penguins aired a tribute video acknowledging his long-standing rivalry with Sidney Crosby during the Capitals' 6-3 victory.

NCAA Championship Concludes

The Denver Pioneers secured their third NCAA hockey championship in five seasons, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1 in the Frozen Four final held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This victory solidifies the National Collegiate Hockey Conference program's recent dominance in college hockey, capping off a tournament where they successfully navigated high-stakes elimination rounds to claim the title.