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Golden Knights’ Mark Stone gets real on John Tortorella’s impact after Avalanche sweep

Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights have made the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche. It was a stunning result for John Tortorella’s team as they dominated the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avs. Especially considering that Tortorella took over with just eight games remaining in the regular season. Stone joined ESPN’s Emily Kaplan […] The post Golden Knights’ Mark Stone gets real on John Tortorella’s impact after Avalanche sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights’ John Tortorella joins exclusive club after West Final win

The Vegas Golden Knights are headed to the Stanley Cup Final. They completed the sweep over the Colorado Avalanche in dominant fashion. In fact, the Golden Knights held Nathan MacKinnon without a goal throughout the series. It’s an incredible job well done by head coach John Tortorella, especially considering the circumstances. Tortorella is an experienced […] The post Golden Knights’ John Tortorella joins exclusive club after West Final win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sebastian Aho’s unreal OT deflection wins Game 3 vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals after a disappointing Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. In Game 3, they wanted to build upon their momentum and steal a game in Montreal. Though they needed overtime, they were able to do just that on Monday night. The Hurricanes won Game […] The post Sebastian Aho’s unreal OT deflection wins Game 3 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider gives shaky update on Predators pursuit of Avalanche GM

The Nashville Predators’ search for a new general manager continues to stretch on, with insider Elliotte Friedman suggesting the club may be waiting for permission to speak with a top candidate, according to comments made on Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts podcast. Friedman described Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland as a “logical target” for Nashville, […] The post Insider gives shaky update on Predators pursuit of Avalanche GM appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho reveals ‘focus’ before pivotal Game 3 vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes leveled their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2. Nikolaj Ehlers won the game with an overtime winner, sending the series to Montreal tied at one game apiece. As Game 3 approaches on Monday night, Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho is speaking about his focus for the game, according […] The post Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho reveals ‘focus’ before pivotal Game 3 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oliver Kapanen out of Canadiens lineup for Game 3 vs. Hurricanes

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes is set for Monday night. The Eastern Conference Finals heads to Montreal with the series tied, after the Hurricanes took a 3-2 overtime victory over Montreal in Game 2. While it was a solid game for the Canadiens, coach Martin […] The post Oliver Kapanen out of Canadiens lineup for Game 3 vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers ‘still shaking’ post-game after epic OT game winner

Playing in his first season in Raleigh, Nikolaj Ehlers is doing his part to try and make what would be his first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final a reality. Ehlers scored twice, including the overtime game-winner, helping the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Montreal Canadiens by a 3-2 final score on Saturday evening at Lenovo […] The post Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers ‘still shaking’ post-game after epic OT game winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikolaj Ehlers wins Game 2 vs. Canadiens for Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes responded to their disappointing Game 1 loss in the Eastern Conference Final with a dramatic victory, making sure they would not travel to Montreal facing a daunting two-game series deficit. Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers scored a pair of goals on Saturday night, including the dramatic overtime winner early in the extra frame, […] The post Nikolaj Ehlers wins Game 2 vs. Canadiens for Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour throws support behind Frederik Andersen ahead of Game 2

Frederik Andersen has been the best goaltender in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but he had his worst outing of the postseason by far in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. The Danish netminder allowed five goals on just 21 shots, en route to a 6-2 loss […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour throws support behind Frederik Andersen ahead of Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Hurricanes’ Rod Brind-Amour ran no-ice practice before Canadiens Game 2

The Carolina Hurricanes were dominated by the Montreal Canadiens on home ice in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina had not played in 11 days, and it certainly looked like it. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour is hoping to get his team back on track. However, he made an intriguing decision to aid […] The post Why Hurricanes’ Rod Brind-Amour ran no-ice practice before Canadiens Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall gets painfully honest on stunning Game 1 loss

The Carolina Hurricanes faced little adversity through the first two rounds of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but that changed quickly on Thursday night. After having 12 days of rest, the Canes were outdueled by the Montreal Canadiens on home ice in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, losing 6-2 in front of […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall gets painfully honest on stunning Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Hurricanes most to blame after getting blitzed by Canadiens in Game 1

There was a thought going into the Eastern Conference Final that rust would be a huge factor going into Game 1 of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes had swept their first two opponents, reeling off four-game victories over the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers. The final victory over the Flyers […] The post 3 Hurricanes most to blame after getting blitzed by Canadiens in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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