Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Releases Schedule for Second Round Series
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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NHL releases TV schedule for second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
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…
Colorado Avalanche Team to Beat in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche have emerged as the team to beat in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, as they move on to round 2. The post Colorado Avalanche Team to Beat in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
Minnesota Wild Receive Positive Quinn Hughes Contract Update
The Minnesota Wild have enjoyed a successful season to this point as they once again qualified for the postseason with a strong regular season run. They finished with a 46-24-12 record, which gave them 104 points in the standings.What has been the Wild’s undoing in recent seasons has been the playoffs. Prior to this year, […] The post Minnesota Wild Receive Positive Quinn Hughes Contract Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Ken Holland watched his team put up a decent fight against the Colorado Avalanche. However, Nathan MacKinnon put them to the sword in Game 4, and Los Angeles ended its postseason run without a single win. After the sweep, Holland has […] The post Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Local NHL viewership up big thanks to streaming gains, over-the-air shift
Local NHL broadcasts seemingly experienced similar growth to what was seen in the national numbers this regular season. According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, local regular-season NHL telecasts grew by 15% versus last year thanks to a big uptick in streaming viewership and the transition of some teams to an…
Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars
The Minnesota Wild got arguably the toughest draw in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in large part due to the division-based playoff format. Despite boasting one of the highest point totals in the entire NHL, the Wild were forced to play another top team, the Dallas Stars, without home-ice advantage. However, this […] The post Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars
The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the first time since 2015, the Wild have advanced in the postseason after eliminating the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Next up on the schedule for Quinn Hughes and his teammates is Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Hughes is […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko hits huge NHL milestone in Game 6 vs. Stars
The Minnesota Wild closed out the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of their tightly-contested first-round series on Thursday night with a dramatic 4-2 victory. Both teams are star-studded and finished with two of the highest point totals in the league this season, and that star power was on full display on Thursday. After the Stars […] The post Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko hits huge NHL milestone in Game 6 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6
The Minnesota Wild had the chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. And it was an opportunity they did not take for granted. Quinn Hughes scored his first goal of these Stanley Cup Playoffs as Minnesota defeated Dallas in Game 6 to move on to the second round. Hughes went on to score […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6
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.
Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub
Scott Wedgewood had another great season in the Colorado Avalanche crease, recording a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. The problem for Wedgewood is that, despite taking control of the Avalanche’s crease for the postseason, he played only 45 games during the regular season, splitting time with MacKenzie Blackwood. Wedgewood had some of […] The post Avalanche’s simple response to Scott Wedgewood Vezina Trophy nominee snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sean Avery disgusted by Artemi Panarin's performance in Kings' 4-0 series sweep by Avalanche – "He is a dog" – sportskeeda.com
Sean Avery disgusted by Artemi Panarin's performance in Kings' 4-0 series sweep by Avalanche - "He is a dog" sportskeeda.com
Kings most to blame for Round 1 sweep at hands of Avalanche
It was a strange 2025-26 NHL regular season for the Los Angeles Kings, who once again earned a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and yet did so while picking up only 19 regulation victories. The club was essentially known as “overtime merchants”, meaning they picked up a large number of points in the standings […] The post Kings most to blame for Round 1 sweep at hands of Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.
3 early Kings trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Los Angeles Kings were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. That marked the end of Anze Kopitar’s Hall-of-Fame caliber career, as he retired at the age of 38. Kings general manager Ken Holland should take the playoff embarrassment and Kopitar’s retirement as a sign to make […] The post 3 early Kings trade candidates after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success
The Colorado Avalanche had a bulletproof goaltending tandem over the past two seasons with Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood. The pair worked perfectly together, as it seemed like there was always one of them who was at the top of their game to take the reins. It could’ve easily been Blackwood for Round 1 of […] The post Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predictions and Results
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.
Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep
The Colorado Avalanche are the first team in the Western Conference to advance past the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ll get some rest and relaxation before meeting either the Dallas Stars or Minnesota Wild in Round 2. Despite sweeping the Los Angeles Kings — finishing the job with a 5-1 […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL moving Winter Classic back to New Year’s Eve
The NHL announced last week that the Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 Winter Classic on Dec. 31 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. For the second time in three years, the league’s marquee outdoor event will be played on New Year’s Eve. The first time produced the smallest audience…
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump
The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche. He scored twice and added an assist to lead the way in Game 4. MacKinnon having […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for the Colorado Avalanche to help his team advance to the second round. As for Los Angeles, they head to the offseason after a fifth consecutive first-round exit. Interim head coach DJ Smith’s future is among the things this […] The post Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings
The Colorado Avalanche had the chance to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Los Angeles kept things close with Colorado in the early stages of this series. However, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are where the stars shine the brightest. And Nathan MacKinnon may have been the brightest star on the ice in Game 4. […] The post Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Thursday, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first round. The series has featured three tight games, but the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avs have come out on top each time. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog spoke with Dan Greenspan of NHL.com about the team’s process through three […] The post Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog’s immediate reaction to 3-0 series lead vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
