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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NHL Playoff Picture & Season Endings

The Islanders' postseason aspirations officially dissolved Sunday night following a decisive 4-1 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens, costing New York a playoff berth they held for much of the campaign; this loss sealed the fate for goalie Ilya Sorokin and the team. Across the league, the Washington Capitals saw their own hopes fade after a 3-0 shutout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, leading star Alex Ovechkin to wave off potential farewell gestures with Sidney Crosby, despite murmurs of his potential retirement this offseason.