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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.

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Drew Doughty Reveals Where he Wants to End His NHL Career

Longtime Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty revealed where he wants to finish his NHL career, saying he hopes to retire as a King. Doughty, who was drafted by the Kings with the 2nd overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, has spent his entire career in Los Angeles, playing 18 years with the […] The post Drew Doughty Reveals Where he Wants to End His NHL Career appeared first on HEAVY.

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Canadiens get big Noah Dobson sighting ahead of Game 5 vs. Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for a critical Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Wednesday, a contest that will determine whether they are trying to eliminate their Atlantic Division rivals on Friday night, or stave off elimination themselves. Although defenseman Noah Dobson won’t play, he took the next […] The post Canadiens get big Noah Dobson sighting ahead of Game 5 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Jamie Benn slapped with fine for Ryan Hartman cross-check

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn likes to play the game on the edge, but it’ll make him a little lighter in the wallet after picking up a fine for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman in Game 5. The Stars were down 3-1 at the time, but the captain got a little overzealous in trying […] The post Stars’ Jamie Benn slapped with fine for Ryan Hartman cross-check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Senators trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators are left once again picking up the pieces following a disappointing first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes swept the Sens in a quick four-game series and became the first club to advance to the second round of the 2026 postseason. There were […] The post 3 early Senators trade targets after Round 1 sweep in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Hynes’ immediate reaction to Wild’s Game 5 win vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild haven’t advanced beyond the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2015, which was only three years into the tenures of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter with the franchise. But thanks to their critical Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening, the Wild are now just a single […] The post John Hynes’ immediate reaction to Wild’s Game 5 win vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid Makes History in Oilers Game 5 Win

The Edmonton Oilers got a much needed victory last night in their 4-1 win vs the Anaheim Ducks. The Oilers were able to extend the series on the verge of elimination and force a Game 6 matchup at Anaheim on Thursday. A big catalyst for this result was the play of Edmonton captain Connor McDavid. […] The post Connor McDavid Makes History in Oilers Game 5 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk drops hammer on trade rumor ‘distraction’

The Ottawa Senators were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes. As the season has come to an end, there have been questions about the future of Brady Tkachuk with the Sens. Now, Tkachuk is addressing those rumors and making clear his own thoughts on his future with […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk drops hammer on trade rumor ‘distraction’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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David Pastrnak makes history after keeping Bruins alive vs. Sabres in Game 5

David Pastrnak was the hero, and the Boston Bruins lived to fight another day after a 2-1 overtime win in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night. In the process, Pastrnak — who has scored over 100 points in four straight seasons — made franchise history. […] The post David Pastrnak makes history after keeping Bruins alive vs. Sabres in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt gets brutally honest on play in Game 5 despite win

The Minnesota Wild had only been up 3-2 in a first-round series once in franchise history, but they’ve doubled that number in 2026 after beating the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. They’ll now have a chance to close out the series in the State of Hockey […] The post Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt gets brutally honest on play in Game 5 despite win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins coach Marco Sturm drops ‘better’ truth bomb after Game 5 win vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins staved off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. David Pastrnak put in an overtime winner as the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1. After the game, Bruins coach Marco Strum spoke about the improvement of his team, per Heather Engel of NHL.com. “So much better tonight,” Boston coach Marco Sturm […] The post Bruins coach Marco Sturm drops ‘better’ truth bomb after Game 5 win vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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