NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 3:43 PM ET
Pacific Division Race
The Anaheim Ducks clinched a playoff berth with their 4-2 victory over the Sharks, moving within three points of the division-leading Edmonton Oilers with two games remaining. The Ducks' magic number for the Pacific title sits at four points, meaning any combination of four points gained by Anaheim or lost by Edmonton would secure the division crown for the Ducks.
Eastern Conference
Boston's 5-2 win over Toronto solidified their Atlantic lead at four points with three games left, while the Maple Leafs' loss mathematically eliminated them from division contention. In the Metropolitan, Pittsburgh's overtime victory against Washington kept their playoff hopes alive, though they remain four points back of the final wild card spot with just two games remaining.
Western Conference
The Dallas Stars' 3-1 win over Colorado maintained their Central division lead at three points over Winnipeg, who lost 4-3 to Nashville. The Avalanche's loss coupled with Seattle's 5-2 victory over Vancouver opened the door for Kraken playoff positioning, moving them within one point of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.
Scoring Leaders
Connor McDavid's two-assist night in Edmonton's 4-1 win over Arizona extended his league lead to 126 points, while Auston Matthews' hat trick in Toronto's loss kept him within striking distance at 118 points. Alex Ovechkin's 42nd goal in Washington's overtime defeat moved him past Marcel Dionne for sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list with.