Final Weekend NHL Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames Shine

The final weekend of the NHL regular season saw exciting wins for the Maple Leafs and Flames, setting the stage for an intense playoff push.

The NHL's final weekend of the regular season has concluded, with teams wrapping up their final games. Key Sunday matches showcased the intense competition as teams vie for playoff spots and division titles.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to claim their division title, while the Calgary Flames have kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial win. These outcomes set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season.

With just a few games left, teams are giving it their all to secure their positions for the playoffs. The NHL's competitive spirit is on full display as teams battle for every point.

Maple Leafs Dominate Hurricanes to Near Division Title

The Toronto Maple Leafs delivered a strong performance in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, crucial for division standings. Pontus Holmberg scored late in the first period to give Toronto the lead, and Auston Matthews doubled the advantage midway through the second period. Despite outshooting the Leafs 52-35, Carolina struggled to capitalize on chances. William Nylander made it 3-0 just 85 seconds into the third period, and although Sebastian Aho scored for the Hurricanes with 12 minutes left, John Tavares sealed the win with a fourth goal for Toronto. The result puts the Leafs a point away from topping the Atlantic Division, with three consecutive wins, while the Hurricanes have lost five of their last six games.

LEAFS WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIN!@LGCanada | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/wt2pPu6kHh

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 13, 2025

Flames Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Sharks

The Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. After falling behind to Tyler Toffoli's early goal, Mackenzie Weegar equalized for the Flames, followed by Adam Klapka's go-ahead goal with 5:45 left in the first period. Jan Rutta tied the game again in the second period, but Yegor Sharangovich put the Flames ahead for good early in the third. Matt Coronato extended the lead midway through the period, and Sharangovich added an empty-net goal late on. The win puts the Flames two points behind the St. Louis Blues for the final wildcard spot, with an extra game in hand. Meanwhile, the Sharks are set to finish last in the Western Conference, with their 49th regulation loss.

WE KEEP ON ROLLING! pic.twitter.com/wff8eAaAmC

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) April 14, 2025