News and Notes from Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
News
- In the PWHL, the PWHL Player Safety Committee announced that they have suspended New York Sirens forward Emmy Fecteau.
- Fecteau would be suspended for one game after the incident reviewed occurred in New York’s game on Saturday night against the Seattle Torrent.
- Fecteau was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for an illegal check to the head at 17:48 of the first period on opponent Mikyla Grant-Mentis.
- In their review, the Player Safety Committee determined that while the head was not the main point of contact, Fecteau delivered a dangerous body check with no intent to play the puck when she had ample opportunity to do so, and with sufficient force that warrants supplemental discipline.
- The play violates PWHL Rule 52 – Body Checking. This is the first incident of supplemental discipline in Fecteau’s career.
- The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
- With the Colorado Avalanche clinching the Central Division and the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild will face off in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- This marks the first series to be announced for the first round.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Seattle Torrent v. Montreal Victoire – 7p ET (PWHL)
- In Montreal for PWHL action, the Victoire would play host to the Seattle Torrent, and after a scoreless first period, Natálie Mlýnková and Laura Stacey (PPG) would score to give the Victoire the 2-0 lead, but Theresa Schafzahl would score to get the Torrent on the board and back within one. However, Skylar Irving would score to reclaim the 2 goal lead for the Victoire. Then in the third period, Shiann Darkangelo would score the empty netter to give the Victoire 4-1 victory over the Torrent.
Florida Panthers v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET
- Also in Montreal, the Canadiens would host the Florida Panthers, and in the first period, Carter Verhaeghe would score his 25th of the season to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead. In the second period, Ivan Demidov would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one for the Canadiens, but Cole Reinhardt would score to retake the lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period, Phillip Danault would score to tie the game at two for the Canadiens, but Eetu Luostarinen would score to give the Panthers the 3-2 lead. However, Nick Suzuki would score to tie the game at 3 to force overtime for the Canadiens. After a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey, Cole Caufield would score the shootout winner to give the Canadiens the 4-3 victory over the Panthers.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa, the Tampa Bay Lightning would come to town to battle the Senators, and after a scoreless first period, Jordan Spence would open the scoring for the Senators while Nick Paul would score for the Lightning for the 1-1 tie. Then in the third period, Fabian Zetterlund and Jake Sanderson would score for the Senators to take the 3-1 lead, but Corey Perry would score to get the Lightning back within one. However, Tim Stutzle and Sanderson would score powerplay goals and Shane Pinto would score a shorthanded empty netter to give the Senators the 6-2 victory over the Lightning.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET
- In Detroit, it would be a battle for the Wild Card as the Red Wings host the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period, Danton Heinen would strike for the Jackets while Dylan Larkin would score on the powerplay to tie the game at one for the Wings. In the second period, Justin Faulk would score to give the Wings the 2-1 lead, but Zach Werenski would score on the powerplay to tie the game at 2 for the Jackets. Then in the second period, Faulk would score his second of the game to give the Wings the 3-2 lead, but Adam Fantilli would score to tie the game at 3 for the Jackets to force overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey, Werenski would score the shootout winner to give the Blue Jackets the 4-3 victory over the Red Wings.
Philadelphia Flyers v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET
- In New Jersey, the Philadelphia Flyers would come to town to faceoff with the Devils in a Metropolitan Division battle, and in the first period, Trevor Zegras would score a pair of goals in the opening 3:38 of the game to give the Flyers the 2-1 lead, but Cody Glass would score to get the Devils on the board and back within one. In the second period, Tyson Forester would score a pair of goals in the opening five minutes of the period to give the Flyers the 4-1 lead. Then in the third period, Nick Seeler would score the empty netter to give the Flyers the 5-1 victory over the Devils.
Boston Bruins v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET
- In Carolina, the Hurricanes would face off with the visiting Boston Bruins, and in the first period, Hampus Lindholm would open the scoring for the Bruins, but goals from Andrei Svechnikov and K’Andre Miller would give the Hurricanes the 2-1 lead. However, Morgan Geekie would score a pair of goals to give the Bruins the 3-2 lead. In the second period, Logan Stankoven (PPG), William Carrier, and Taylor Hall would score to give the Hurricanes the 5-3 lead, but Morgan Geekie would score to complete the hat trick to get the Bruins back within one. Then in the third period, Pavel Zacha would score his 30th of the season to tie the game at 5 for the Bruins to force overtime. In the extra frame, Jaccob Slavin would score his first of the season to give the Hurricanes the 6-5 overtime victory over the Bruins and clinch the Metropolitan Division title.
Colorado Avalanche v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis for a Central Division matchup, the Blues would battle the Colorado Avalanche, and in the first period, Valeri Nichushkin and Martin Necas would score to give the Avalanche the 2-0 lead. In the second period, Nichushkin would score shorthanded for his second of the game to give the Avalanche the three goal lead, but Robert Thomas would score to get the Blues on the board. Then it would be a scoreless third period as the Avalanche would hold on to defeat the Blue 3-1 to claim both the Central Division and Western Conference.
Calgary Flames v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET
- In Dallas, the Calgary Flames would visit the Stars, and after a scoreless first period, Justin Hryckowian would open the scoring for the Stars, but goals from Joel Farabee and Yegor Sharangovich would give the Flames the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period, Zayne Parekh would score on the powerplay to give the Flames the two goal lead, but goals from Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson would tie the game at three for the Stars to force overtime. In the extra frame, Johnston would score on the powerplay for his second of the game to give the Stars the 4-3 overtime victory over the Flames.
Seattle Kraken v. Minnesota Wild – 8p ET
- In Minnesota, the Wild would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period, Brandon Montour would open the scoring for the Kraken, but Matt Boldy would score to tie the game at one for the Wild. However, Adam Larsson would score to give the Kraken the 2-1 lead. In the second period, Marcus Foligno and Vladimir Tarasenko would score to give the Wild the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period, Marcus Johansson and Joel Eriksson Ek (ENG) would score to give the Wild the 5-2 victory over the Kraken.
Today’s Games
Boston Fleet v. Vancouver Goldeneyes – 930p ET (PWHL)
Edmonton Oilers v. Utah Mammoth – 930p ET
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Vegas Golden Knights v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
Nashville Predators v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- SEA v. OTT – 7p ET (PWHL)
- BUF v. NYR – 7p ET
- WAS v. TOR – 730p ET
- EDM v. SJ – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- The Hockey Lifers: Alan May on fighting his way to the NHL & Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, one year later (Monumental)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Devils Fire Tom Fitzgerald ft. Josh Bogorad & Greg Wyshynski (Daily Faceoff)
- Insider Trading: Leafs retain search firm for GM hiring process (TSN)
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