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Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth

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The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Carolina Hurricanes are as consistent as a metronome — at least as far as the regular season is concerned. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has a team that brings it on a regular basis from October through the early part of April. The Hurricanes play with speed, precision and just enough snarl to have their […] The post Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway. The Lightning combine explosive offensive skills with Nikita Kucherov at the top of the […] The post Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes

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All the way back in 2000, the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils fired head coach Larry Robinson 74 games into the season, replaced him with Robbie Ftorek, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. A full 26 years later, the Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to follow a similar blueprint after shockingly replacing Bruce Cassidy […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Still, they have lost three straight, and the Jackets are coming off a bad loss to the Boston Bruins. After a rough stretch of play, but with the playoffs in reach, head coach Rick Bowness sent a […] The post Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have exceeded expectations throughout the regular season. While many of the league’s top insiders thought the Penguins would find themselves near the bottom of the NHL’s Metropolitan Division this season, they have been inside the playoff structure throughout all year. Much of that is due to the hot start the team had […] The post Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes gets ‘unbelievable’ Nick Suzuki praise after Hurricanes win

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The Montreal Canadiens are on track to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Captain Nick Suzuki is having a career season, and goaltender Jakub Dobes has continued to improve every game. On Sunday, they came together to help Montreal earn a huge win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Suzuki scored three points — two […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes gets ‘unbelievable’ Nick Suzuki praise after Hurricanes win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Bowness hits Blue Jackets with harsh reality check after Bruins loss

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have vastly improved under head coach Rick Bowness after a midseason coaching change. However, there are still some legitimate growing pains this young team needs to experience before it is ready to take the next step. Columbus fans saw as much on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. The Blue Jackets owned […] The post Rick Bowness hits Blue Jackets with harsh reality check after Bruins loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for their lives and a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a miserable start to the season, they fired hard-nosed head coach Dean Evason and brought in veteran coach Rick Bowness and the results were immediate. The Blue Jackets (38-24-11, 87 points) surged and steadily climbed up […] The post Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins star Sidney Crosby places blame for blowout loss to Avalanche

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The  Pittsburgh Penguins have been a surprise this year. The Penguins are in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Still, they have won just one of the last four games, giving up 21 goals in the process. After a 6-2 blowout loss to the Avalanche, Sidney Crosby spoke about who […] The post Penguins star Sidney Crosby places blame for blowout loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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There have been several teams in the NHL that have had shocking jumps in the standings this season. The Buffalo Sabres have not been to the playoffs since 2011, but they have risen to first place in the Atlantic Division and they are chasing the Carolina Hurricanes for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Penguins’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes, Kraken set to play 2 NHL games in Finland in 2026

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The NHL will be continuing the Global Series in 2026-27. The NHL has announced that the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken will be playing in Europe next season. The Kraken and Hurricanes will play on November 12 and November 14 at Veikkaus Arena in Helsinki, Finland, according to a release from the Hurricanes. The first […] The post Hurricanes, Kraken set to play 2 NHL games in Finland in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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