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Rod Brind’Amour gets brutally honest on Hurricanes’ undefeated start to playoffs

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The Carolina Hurricanes are in rarefied air after starting 5-0 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but head coach Rod Brind’Amour believes there is plenty of room for improvement. He has experienced a ton in this sport, both on the ice and from behind the bench, so an impressive showing in the early rounds is […] The post Rod Brind’Amour gets brutally honest on Hurricanes’ undefeated start to playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Flyers’ Denver Barkey was preaching after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes

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The Philadelphia Flyers got trounced in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Carolina won, 3-0, and dominated starting in the first period. Flyers center Denver Barkey is sending a message to his team following the loss. “Taking it day-by-day. I think that’s important with playoffs. There are […] The post What Flyers’ Denver Barkey was preaching after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell

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Gritty might be the most well-known mascot in the entire National Hockey League and one of the most easily identifiable mascots in all of professional sports, but he has some competition now that is talking quite the big game. The eye-popping, chaotic, googly-eyed orange mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers is known for his knack of […] The post Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Rick Tocchet understands how to beat Hurricanes despite Game 1 loss

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The Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Carolina knocked off the Flyers, 3-0. Following the game, Philadelphia’s head coach Rick Tocchet opened up about how to fix the situation. “There’s ways of beating their pressure. We’ve got to find it. You’ve got to skate […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet understands how to beat Hurricanes despite Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Releases Schedule for Second Round Series

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The NHL has revealed the full schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the league set to crown a fresh champion this season.

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Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers

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The Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated so far in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on Saturday evening at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes had a week of preparation on their hands after having advanced to the second […] The post Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho led Carolina past Flyers

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Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinal is in the books, and once again, as they have so far throughout the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it was the Hurricanes who came out on top without trailing once. The Hurricanes, who swept the Ottawa Senators in the opening […] The post How Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho led Carolina past Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL releases TV schedule for second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The NHL revealed the start times and television networks for second-round games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night. One Eastern Conference series matchup will be determined on Sunday when the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning play Game 7 of their first-round series. The winner of that series will face the Buffalo…

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Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason

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The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially set between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers, who will face each other in the postseason for the very first time. The Hurricanes, the top team in the Eastern Conference, were the first team to advance after a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators […] The post Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers

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The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Both forward Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin […] The post Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded

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Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

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Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar gets his flowers from Phillies legend after Penguins series

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The Philadelphia Flyers are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime in Game 6 to move on in the playoffs. It was a 1-0 victory for the Flyers, as Dan Vladar stopped all 42 shots he faced in the victory. After the game, one former Philadelphia Phillies […] The post Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar gets his flowers from Phillies legend after Penguins series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Cam York sent the Philadelphia Flyers to the second round with his first career playoff goal. Everyone in Pittsburgh is still processing this loss. However, Erik Karlsson did his best to put it into words on Wednesday night. “Empty, obviously, a bit. I think […] The post Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6

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The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Defenseman Cam York was the hero, as he scored Game 6’s only goal in overtime. Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs nearly made the stop, but he couldn’t get over in time to stop the puck. CAM YORK IS THE HERO IN GAME […] The post Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2

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The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, completing a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators in quick fashion. They now await the winner of who ultimately comes out on top in the ongoing series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, the latter […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predictions and Results

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The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will provide hockey fans with plenty of excitement as their favorite stars battle for the ultimate prize. The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predictions and Results appeared first on HEAVY.

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Studio shows aren’t for sports fans anymore

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Let me share a story from my rock radio days.  I used to be part of a wacky morning zoo-style show on 96 Rock (RIP) in Raleigh, NC. Part of my duties, when the show first launched, were to do the top-of-the-hour sports updates. They weren’t serious, structured things. They were banter, designed to fit…

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