What a Night in the NHL: Panthers Pride, Red Wings Collapse & Vegas Rolling - The Rod Pedersen Commentary, April 16th, 2026

Oh what a night in the NHL.Rod breaks down a wild evening that perfectly captured the contrast across the league. The Florida Panthers close out their season with an emotional and dominant win, showing pride despite falling short of a three-peat. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings limp to the finish line after a tough late-season collapse.Out West, it’s a completely different story.The Vegas Golden Knights are surging at the right time, locking up the Pacific Division and heading into the playoffs on a serious roll. With momentum on their side, are they the team to beat?Plus, Rod sets the stage for the final night of the regular season and what it means for the Edmonton Oilers heading into Round 1.From emotion in Sunrise to dominance in Vegas… this is what makes hockey great.#RodPedersenCommentary #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #FloridaPanthers #VegasGoldenKnights #HockeyTalkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy