NHL Highlights: MacKinnon & More – April 10, 2026
April 10, 2026, delivered a thrilling night of NHL action, filled with standout performances and crucial moments as teams gear up for the postseason. While the Colorado Avalanche’s President’s Trophy win is a major talking point, let’s dive into the highlights from across the league, with a nod to the incredible play of stars like Nathan MacKinnon.
Game Recaps & Key Plays
- CAR@UTA: Aho deflects Gostisbehere’s shot for a unique goal.
- PHI@WPG: Cates scores a shorthanded goal on Dvorak’s milestone 300th NHL game.
- FLA@TOR: Nylander brings the Maple Leafs within one goal.
- NYR@DAL: Oettinger shines with 22 saves, leading the Stars to victory.
- CAR@UTA: Guenther reaches a significant milestone, becoming the first Mammoth player to score 40 goals in a season.
- NJD@DET: Hughes sets up Bratt for the go-ahead goal.
- CBJ@MTL: Caufield narrows the Canadiens’ deficit with a power-play goal.
- PHI@WPG: Michkov scores a beautiful wrist shot.
- EDM@LAK: Kopitar receives a heartfelt farewell as he prepares for retirement.
- NJD@DET: Compher assists Perron, giving the Red Wings the lead.
- MIN@NSH: Stamkos scores his 40th goal of the season with a wraparound.
- CAR@UTA: Staal scores his 20th goal of the season.
- WSH@PIT: Protas scores his first career power-play goal.
- STL@CHI: Toropchenko ties the game in the second period.
- EDM@LAK: Panarin steals the puck and scores the opening goal.
- STL@CHI: Snuggerud gives the Blues the lead early on.
- NJD@DET: Faulk opens the scoring with a snap shot.
- OTT@NYI: Ullmark earns his third shutout of the season.
- TBL@BOS: Lilleberg gives the Lightning a late lead.
- OTT@NYI: Greig scores a shorthanded goal for the Senators.
- WSH@PIT: Protas scores the opening goal, assisted by his brother.
- TBL@BOS: Geekie and Hagel score breakaway goals for their respective teams.
- TBL@MTL: Caufield reaches the 50-goal mark!
- SJS@ANA: Carlson scores a hat trick!
- PIT@NJD: Penguins score two goals in just 9 seconds.
- CBJ@BUF: Quinn scores a wrister.
Looking Ahead to the Playoffs
With the regular season winding down, teams are fine-tuning their strategies for the playoffs. The Avalanche’s President’s Trophy win solidifies their position as a top contender, but the competition will be fierce. Players like Nathan MacKinnon will be key to their success. The intensity is rising, and the race for the Stanley Cup is heating up! For more in-depth analysis, check out NHL.com.
Stay tuned for more updates and highlights as we approach the exciting conclusion of the NHL season!
