Hockey headlines for April 6, 2026

Monday, April 6, 2026

Reeling Islanders fire Roy, name DeBoer new coach (New York Newsday)
Penguins move closer to clinching playoff spot with another win against Panthers (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Senators knock off top-ranked Carolina Hurricanes to stay in playoff spot (Ottawa Sun)
Flyers climb into playoff position as Porter Martone’s first NHL goal provides a crucial 2-1 overtime win over Bruins (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Kirill Kaprizov’s hat trick squelches desperate Detroit rally (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Canadiens officially clinch playoff spot after Red Wings lose to Wild (Montreal Gazette)
Islanders jumped line to nab Pete DeBoer with more than saving this season in mind (New York Post)
Isles fans surprised by Roy's firing, hopeful for DeBoer era (New York Newsday)
Bruins get caught shorthanded in overtime loss to Flyers, remain winless on road trip (Boston Globe)
Avs squander chance to clinch top seed in Western Conference in 3-2 loss to Blues (Denver Post)
Red Wings stage furious rally but Wild win with late goal: 'It hurts' (Detroit News)
Red Wings’ McLellan sounds off on penalty, change, lollygagging (Detroit Free Press)
'Every game is a big one': Jets keep playoff hopes alive, but margin for error is gone (Winnipeg Free Press)
Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood’s strong play could make Jared Bednar’s playoff decision a tough one (Denver Post)
Robert Thomas' hat trick pulls Blues past Colorado, three points back of playoff spot (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner sidelined by injury (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Porter Martone’s fast start with the Flyers was forged in Michigan State’s gym: ‘The best decision I ever made’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Penguins recall forward goaltender Taylor Gauthier, forward Avery Hayes (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Red Wings sign 2023 draft pick to entry-level contract (Detroit Free Press)
Pete Guelli reflects on two years with Bills and Sabres, looks forward to what's ahead (Buffalo News)