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Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky stuns Lightning with feat not seen before in Habs history

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The Montreal Canadiens drew first blood in their NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs got the job done in Game 1 Sunday night, as they took down Tampa Bay to the tune of a 4-3 score via overtime at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The Canadiens leaned on a […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky stuns Lightning with feat not seen before in Habs history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT to seal Game 1 Lightning win

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The Montreal Canadiens withstood a blitz from the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game 1 to force overtime. In the end, their resilience paid off. The Canadiens have won Game 1, and they can thank winger Juraj Slafkovsky for his big-time performance. Slafkovsky scored two goals in regulation to help force overtime. […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT to seal Game 1 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are taking on the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa and Montreal officially began their matchup on Sunday evening in Tampa. It’s been a back-and-forth game, but it’s also a notable one for Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning enjoyed a second-period blitz where they […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 1 matchup to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was the Habs who struck first on the road, taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. But the veteran Bolts did not let that last for long. The Lightning potted two goals […] The post Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous leaves Canadiens Game 1 after taking scary hit

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The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially begun. And the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to re-establish themselves as one of the premier teams in the NHL. Unfortunately, their Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens took a major turn after defenseman Charle-Eduoard D’Astous left the game. D’Astous was skating behind his goal, chasing a loose […] The post Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous leaves Canadiens Game 1 after taking scary hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate

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The biggest question the Tampa Bay Lightning have to answer before their series against the Montreal Canadiens is the status of Victor Hedman. Their captain took a leave of absence on March 25th and has not returned since. Lightning coach Jon Cooper is still playing his cards close to the vest as puck drop approaches, […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Playoffs Schedule: What Games Are on TV on April 19th, 2026?

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The NHL Playoffs continue on April 19th. Are there any hockey games on TV today? What time? Who is playing? The post NHL Playoffs Schedule: What Games Are on TV on April 19th, 2026? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for a difficult Round 1 series against the Montreal Canadiens, which begins in the Sunshine State on Sunday evening. Things will get even more challenging without captain Victor Hedman, who, according to head coach Jon Cooper, is not an option for the team as of now. “Jon Cooper with […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis has no emotion attached to Lightning despite MVP career

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The Montreal Canadiens are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they will take on one of the East’s most successful teams over the last decade. Head coach Martin St. Louis will lead his group into battle against a team all too familiar to him: the Tampa Bay Lightning. St. Louis played 16 seasons in […] The post Why Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis has no emotion attached to Lightning despite MVP career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026?

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After 1,312 games, the 2025-26 NHL regular season has finally reached its conclusion. And served its primary purpose: cutting the 32-team field down to 16. After nearly seven months of hockey, it’s time for the greatest postseason in all of sports to begin. And what better way to kick off the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs than […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule, Updated Bracket and Results

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Follow the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with an updated schedule, bracket and scores from the NHL postseason.

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NHL Makes Announcement Before 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The NHL unveiled what's next after the regular season ended and with the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting on Saturday.

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8 Weird Stories That Prove Hockey Goalies Are A Different Breed

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Professional athletes are known for having plenty of superstitions and perks, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to the NHL. However, if you’re familiar with the reputation goalies have, you know they tend to go above and beyond when it comes to strange behavior and tendencies. These stories show why hockey goalies are […] The post 8 Weird Stories That Prove Hockey Goalies Are A Different Breed appeared first on BroBible.

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