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Leon Draisaitl is anticipated to return for the Oilers' playoff opener against the Ducks after missing the end of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.
At 40, Alex Ovechkin is still lighting the lamp for the Capitals, but remains undecided on his NHL future as his contract expires this summer.
Anaheim Ducks lock in GM Pat Verbeek with multiyear extension as they push for playoffs, promoting Mike Stapleton to associate GM.
Veteran defenseman John Carlson nets first NHL hat trick in Ducks' dominant 6-1 victory over Sharks, ending six-game skid.
Nazem Kadri will miss some games due to a finger injury sustained in the win over St. Louis Blues, but could return before playoffs.
NHL's Statement Saturday packs 15 games with playoff clinch opportunities and seeding fights as the 2026 postseason nears, featuring key Eastern and Western Conference battles.