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Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years

The last time the Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs, the movie Fast Five was about to hit theaters. The Fast and Furious series has seen six movies released since then, but the Sabres have not seen a playoff team. Now, the Sabres are playoff-bound and have won the division for the first time since 2010, […] The post Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms

Hockey fans, the time has finally come. The last edition of ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings before the best postseason in all of sports. This time next week, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be underway to determine the champion of the league’s 109th campaign. Over six months since the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks kicked off […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pierre LeBrun believes Senators are a Stanley Cup sleeper

The Ottawa Senators will be returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sens return to the playoffs for a second straight year after losing in the first round in six games last season. As they look to advance this season beyond the first round, The Athletic’s hockey insider Pierre LeBrun believes the Senators could be […] The post Why Pierre LeBrun believes Senators are a Stanley Cup sleeper appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 12: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Sunday, Apr. 12 NHL schedule with the biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 9: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Thursday, Apr. 9 NHL schedule with biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 8: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Wednesday, Apr. 8 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 7: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Tuesday, Apr. 7 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous

The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish

Coach firings and a muddled playoff chase mark the regular season’s end. The post NHL Playoff Race Tightens As Coaching Shake-Ups Fuel Wild Finish appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 6: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Monday, Apr. 6 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 5: Games, Standings, Playoff Picture and Wild Card Race

Sunday's NHL slate features seven games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for April 5, 2026: How to watch NHL Inside Out Classic

All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL Men’s — Round 4 Hawthorn Hawks vs. Geelong Cats — FS1/Fox One, 1:01 a.m. (Monday) Bundesliga Matchday 28 1. FC Union Berlin vs. FC St. Pauli — ESPN+, 9:20 a.m. Eintracht Frankfurt vs. 1. FC Köln — ESPN+, 11:20 a.m. Bundesliga Highlights Show — ESPN+, 3:30 p.m. College…

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Sabres officially clinching playoff spot has fans going wild

When the Buffalo Sabres last competed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, President Barack Obama still had more than a year and a half remaining in his first term, Adele was exploding into global stardom after dropping her Grammy-winning album “21,” the final “Harry Potter” film was still three months away from hitting theaters and The […] The post Sabres officially clinching playoff spot has fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 4: Games, Standings, Playoff Picture and Wild Card Race

Saturday’s NHL slate features 15 games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.

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Oilers’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are close to clinching another playoff spot and hope to finally finish the story this season. After the Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive year, the consensus was that they had squandered their last chance. But the Oilers’ dream seeding could put them in […] The post Oilers’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes have looked like a Stanley Cup contender for over half a decade. Yet, every time, they have fallen in the playoffs. Rod Brind’Amour has done a fantastic job of getting the Canes into the playoffs, but has not yet claimed Lord Stanley’s Cup. In fact, it’s officially been 20 years since the […] The post Hurricanes’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout

The whole hockey world sat and waited for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ bubble to burst after they hired Rick Bowness as their new head coach and went on a stunning run to get into a playoff spot. At one point, Columbus made it to second in the Metropolitan Division and looked like one of the […] The post Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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