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Blue Jackets extend Rick Bowness after late-season collapse, backing his harsh locker-room critique to drive a culture change and push Columbus back into playoff contention.
The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game. And from Bowness’s perspective, it was clear the players had things on their minds other than the game at hand. The Blue Jackets fell […] The post Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jackets collapse late with 2-7-1 finish, miss playoffs as Rick Bowness calls out effort; players respond, with Zach Werenski disputing lack-of-care criticism.
Rick Bowness unloads on Blue Jackets after late-season collapse, questioning effort and culture as Columbus falls short of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Blue Jackets fans endured a roller coaster during a season where the team staged an impressive turnaround after firing their head coach only to miss the playoffs after they fell apart down the home stretch. Head coach Rick Bowness got the chance to reflect on that brutal finish after their final game, and he did […] The post Columbus Blue Jackets Coach Holds Back Tears While Tearing Into Team For Choking Away Playoff Spot appeared first on BroBible.
All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, as the Washington Capitals played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. More than that, it might be the last time ever that Ovechkin has skated in an NHL game. The league’s all-time leader in … The post Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Montreal Canadiens could be dealing with a serious injury situation befalling Noah Dobson, per a medical expert. The post Canadiens Dobson Could Face Serious Injury, Medical Expert appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Wahsington Capitals’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. The Capitals are currently playing the Pittsburgh Penguins, in what could be a final game of Alex Ovechkin against Sidney Crosby. One of the Caps’ major forces in their late-season playoff push has been Tom Wilson, but his future for the rest of the regular […] The post Capitals’ Tom Wilson heads to locker room with apparent foot injury after blocking shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Full Sunday, Apr. 12 NHL schedule with the biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.
Buffalo’s playoff-bound Sabres rout the Blue Jackets 5-0 while fans fixate on a viral “SARBES" hoodie sighting, adding humor to the team’s long-awaited postseason push.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday, moving ahead of them in the Atlantic Division standings. Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal to help the Habs. After the game, Caufield revealed his immediate reaction to the goal and what he accomplished, according to NHL.com. “It was cool to have my dad […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield’s immediate reaction to scoring 50 goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 on Thursday, falling to 11th in the Eastern Conference. A mid-season charge had them in the dance temporarily, but they have run out of juice and may not make the postseason. Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness is not panicking about the playoffs after the […] The post Why Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness isn’t sweating blowout loss to Sabres amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had low expectations coming into the season, but have charged late in the season to lock down the spot. Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been around since the Stanley Cup days and won’t forget […] The post Penguins’ Bryan Rust loves giving doubters ‘big middle finger’ after sealing playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Full Thursday, Apr. 9 NHL schedule with biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.
Full Tuesday, Apr. 7 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are preparing for a massive showdown with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Columbus and Detroit are both in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And whoever wins this contest will get a major leg up in the race for the final spot. This contest is one that both the players […] The post Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness sends message after players only meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
Saturday’s NHL slate features 15 games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered a huge setback in their playoff push, as defenseman Damon Severson will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after undergoing shoulder surgery performed on Thursday, the team announced Friday. Severson sustained the injury during the third period of Columbus’ March 26 matchup against the Montreal Canadiens after […] The post Blue Jackets dealt brutal Damon Severson update amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew, love to find themselves in the middle of drama, whether it’s on or off the ice. After being in the middle of the USA Olympic hockey drama earlier this season, the brothers continued recording their Wingmen podcast. They welcomed their dad, former NHLer Keith Tkachuk, on an episode earlier […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk breaks silence on dad’s comments on podcast appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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.
FORMER NHL star Johnny Gaudreau was honored on his son’s first birthday 18 months after his tragic passing. Gaudreau’s widow Meredith celebrated their youngest child Carter’s first birthday on April…
