2024-25 NHL Season Updated April 16, 2026

NHL
STANDINGS

Eastern and Western Conference standings.

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April 16, 2026

TONIGHT'S
GAMES

Live scores and NHL matchups.

Daily Digest April 16, 2026
Last Night NHL Action
Scores and recaps from yesterday's games.
Buffalo Sabres 3Dallas Stars 4
Final ยท ๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biter
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biterFinal: 3-4โœ“ Dallas Stars 50-20 ยท #5 overallโœ— Buffalo Sabres 50-23
Dallas Stars defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-3 last night on the road, improving their record and picking up a key win. The game was scoreless through most of the first period before Dallas Stars broke through late. Buffalo Sabres equalized in the second to set up a tense third period โ€” both goaltenders made key saves to keep it level. Dallas Stars potted the game-winner with under five minutes remaining to clinch a hard-earned victory. With the win, Dallas Stars improves to 50-20. Buffalo Sabres falls to 50-23 but remains in solid standing โ€” a quick turnaround is expected.
Tampa Bay Lightning 2New York Rangers 4
Final ยท ๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biter
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biterFinal: 2-4โœ“ New York Rangers 34-39 ยท #28 overallโœ— Tampa Bay Lightning 50-26
New York Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 last night on the road, improving their record and picking up a crucial win. New York Rangers struck first in the opening period and never truly surrendered the lead. Tampa Bay Lightning pulled one back in the second period to make it interesting, but New York Rangers responded quickly โ€” a power play goal in the third period put the game away. With the win, New York Rangers improves to 34-39. Tampa Bay Lightning falls to 50-26 but remains in solid standing โ€” a quick turnaround is expected.
Florida Panthers 8Detroit Red Wings 1
Final ยท โš”๏ธ Competitive
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โš”๏ธ CompetitiveFinal: 8-1โœ“ Florida Panthers 40-38 ยท #20 overallโœ— Detroit Red Wings 41-31
Florida Panthers defeated Detroit Red Wings 8-1 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a key win. A disastrous second period from Detroit Red Wings put this game out of reach early. Florida Panthers scored three times in a dominant middle frame, and pulled away further in the third as Detroit Red Wings chased the game and left space on the counter. With the win, Florida Panthers improves to 40-38. Detroit Red Wings slips to 41-31 and needs a response.
Ottawa Senators 3Toronto Maple Leafs 1
Final ยท ๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biter
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biterFinal: 3-1โœ“ Ottawa Senators 44-27 ยท #9 overallโœ— Toronto Maple Leafs 32-36
Ottawa Senators defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a crucial win. Ottawa Senators struck first in the opening period and never truly surrendered the lead. Toronto Maple Leafs pulled one back in the second period to make it interesting, but Ottawa Senators responded quickly โ€” a power play goal in the third period put the game away. With the win, Ottawa Senators improves to 44-27. Toronto Maple Leafs drops to 32-36 and the pressure is mounting.
Chicago Blackhawks 5San Jose Sharks 2
Final ยท ๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biter
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biterFinal: 5-2โœ“ Chicago Blackhawks 29-39 ยท #31 overallโœ— San Jose Sharks 38-35
Chicago Blackhawks defeated San Jose Sharks 5-2 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a key win. Chicago Blackhawks dominated puck possession from the drop of the puck, converting on their chances while their goaltender kept it clean at the other end. By the third period the lead was comfortable and Chicago Blackhawks managed the clock effectively, limiting San Jose Sharks to minimal quality chances. With the win, Chicago Blackhawks improves to 29-39. San Jose Sharks slips to 38-35 and needs a response.
Vegas Golden Knights 4Seattle Kraken 1
Final ยท ๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biter
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Nail-biterFinal: 4-1โœ“ Vegas Golden Knights 39-26 ยท #21 overallโœ— Seattle Kraken 34-36
Vegas Golden Knights defeated Seattle Kraken 4-1 last night at home, improving their record and picking up a key win. Vegas Golden Knights dominated puck possession from the drop of the puck, converting on their chances while their goaltender kept it clean at the other end. By the third period the lead was comfortable and Vegas Golden Knights managed the clock effectively, limiting Seattle Kraken to minimal quality chances. With the win, Vegas Golden Knights improves to 39-26. Seattle Kraken slips to 34-36 and needs a response.
The Field ยท April 16, 2026

NHL
MAGAZINE

Power rankings, season storylines and what to watch.

โšก Power Rankings โ€” April 16, 2026
1
Colorado Avalanche
54-16
Best team in hockey โ€” MacKinnon and Makar leading a title run. Top overall seed in the NHL.
โ†‘ Moving Up
2
Dallas Stars
50-20
Surging to #2 โ€” battling Colorado for the Central crown and top seed. Heiskanen anchors the blue line.
โ†‘ Moving Up
3
Carolina Hurricanes
53-22
Third-most points in the league. Brandon Bussi is 25-3-1. Perhaps the most complete team in the East.
โ†’ Holding
4
Minnesota Wild
46-24
Kirill Kaprizov became the franchise's all-time goals leader (35) โ€” Wild are a genuine Cup contender.
โ†‘ Moving Up
5
Tampa Bay Lightning
50-26
Vasilevskiy is back to elite form. Kucherov among the league leaders in points.
โ†’ Holding
6
Vegas Golden Knights
39-26
Hertl and Stone keep this team dangerous. Tomas Hertl scored an OT winner this week.
โ†’ Holding
7
Buffalo Sabres
50-23
Won four in a row since the Olympic break โ€” Tage Thompson is a superstar. Lindy Ruff hit 700 wins.
โ†‘ Moving Up
8
Washington Capitals
43-30
Ovechkin closing in on the all-time goals record. This team is surging at the right time.
โ†‘ Moving Up
9
Edmonton Oilers
40-30
McDavid and Draisaitl are the most dangerous duo in hockey when locked in.
โ†’ Holding
10
Boston Bruins
45-27
Healthy and winning since the Olympic break โ€” fighting hard for a playoff spot.
โ†‘ Moving Up
๐Ÿ“ฐ Season Storylines
Colorado Title Run
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The Avalanche are the best team in hockey entering March. MacKinnon and Makar are putting up historic numbers and Colorado has the top overall seed locked in their sights.
Ovechkin Record Chase
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Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky all-time goals record, one of the most anticipated milestones in sports history. Every Capitals game is must-watch.
Kaprizov Franchise Record
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Kirill Kaprizov became the Wild all-time leading goal scorer this week with his 35th goal of the season. The Wild are a legitimate Cup contender.
Trade Deadline Fallout
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The 2026 NHL trade deadline has reshaped multiple contenders. Several top teams upgraded, making the stretch run and playoff picture even more compelling.
April 16, 2026

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🏆 PLAYOFF PICTURE

IF THE
PLAYOFFS
STARTED TODAY

Seedings based on current standings — updated daily.

Eastern Conference
Western Conference
First Round
1Carolina Hurricanes53-22
8Washington Capitals43-30
4Montreal Canadiens48-24
5Boston Bruins45-27
3Tampa Bay Lightning50-26
6Ottawa Senators44-27
2Buffalo Sabres50-23
7Philadelphia Flyers43-27
Second Round
Second Round
Second Round
Eastern Conference
CONF FINALS
Stanley Cup
CHAMPIONSHIP
Western Conference
CONF FINALS
Second Round
Second Round
Second Round
First Round
1Colorado Avalanche54-16
8Nashville Predators38-33
4Utah Mammoth43-32
5Anaheim Ducks42-33
3Minnesota Wild46-24
6Edmonton Oilers40-30
2Dallas Stars50-20
7Vegas Golden Knights39-26