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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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Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops sobering practice admission amid intense playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings are fighting for their playoff lives as they prepare for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Detroit is looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. Unfortunately, head coach Todd McLellan is still looking for more effort out of his players. Detroit showed this effort against […] The post Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops sobering practice admission amid intense playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Red Wings Offseason Trade Pitch Lands $39M Rangers Star

The Detroit Red Wings have been trending in the wrong direction at the worst time. Over their last 12 games, the Red Wings have a 4-6-2 record and are now behind the Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ottawa Senators in the wild card standings. While the Red Wings trail the Blue Jackets by only […] The post Red Wings Offseason Trade Pitch Lands $39M Rangers Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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

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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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss

The Buffalo Sabres are near the top of the NHL at this time and are likely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, recent results have not gone their way. Rasmus Dahlin and his teammates are trying to avoid bad starts. But they could not avoid it against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat joins exclusive elite club after crucial Sabres win

The Detroit Red Wings took on the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night in a must-win contest for Detroit. The Red Wings have fallen behind the pace in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race. They could not afford another loss, especially to a division rival. Veteran forward Alex DeBrincat ensured the team would come away with […] The post Red Wings’ Alex DeBrincat joins exclusive elite club after crucial Sabres win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ John Gibson robs Rasmus Dahlin with unreal kick save in Sabres clash

The Detroit Red Wings are playing must-win games late in the 2025-26 NHL season. Detroit is looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought, and has slipped as of late. They need two points from the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. If John Gibson has his say, Detroit certainly has a fighting chance. The Red Wings offense […] The post Red Wings’ John Gibson robs Rasmus Dahlin with unreal kick save in Sabres clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning have shown signs throughout the season that they have been the best team in the NHL. While they had some problems early on and they have had issues since returning from the Olympic break, there was a portion in the middle of the season when the Lightning reeled off a 19-1-1 […] The post Lightning’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings sign Jacob Bernard-Docker to $3.2 million extension

The Detroit Red Wings have nicked defensive depth by signing Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year contract extension worth $3.2 million, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal carries a $1.6 million annual cap hit and runs through the 2027-28 NHL season, after which the 25-year-old will be eligible for unrestricted free agency. Bernard-Docker has played […] The post Red Wings sign Jacob Bernard-Docker to $3.2 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin vents frustration after Senators loss amid playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings are not doing themselves any favors of late, as they have dropped their last two games, including Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. With the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff races getting more intense, the Red Wings have failed to capitalize […] The post Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin vents frustration after Senators loss amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin returns from injury ahead of massive Senators clash

The Detroit Red Wings struggled with their captain, Dylan Larkin, out of the lineup with an injury. The Red Wings, who once had a secure spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and were competing for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, are on the outside looking in as they face the Ottawa Senators in […] The post Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin returns from injury ahead of massive Senators clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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