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The Tampa Bay Lightning could be staring at a truly uncomfortable reality following their latest first-round exit. The post Lightning Could Be Staring at Uncomfortable Reality appeared first on HEAVY.
The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 1 of their second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. It was a big win for Carolina as they chase an elusive Stanley Cup. And they followed it up with another win in Game 2 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes were […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall wins Flyers Game 2 with electric OT winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was nothing short of a wild beginning to the Western Conference Semifinal between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening from Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche took leads of 3-0 and 4-3 before the Wild went out in front 5-4 thanks to a shorthanded goal, only to have the Avalanche […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Carolina Hurricanes were on a cakewalk through the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina had swept the Ottawa Senators in the first round without ever trailing, and then dominated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the second round to continue that streak. However, that all ended for the Hurricanes in Game […] The post Hurricanes’ bonkers streak ends in Game 2 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres not only made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but they also won a postseason series for the first time since 2007 thanks to their six-game victory over the Boston Bruins last week. The Sabres now have a date with the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Semifinal […] The post The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Rangers enter the NHL draft lottery Tuesday with the third-best odds of winning the No. 1 pick for the second time in six years.
One of the biggest storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason will be whether Jason Robertson will sign a long-term contract extension with the Dallas Stars or whether they’ll see out a trade for their star winger. The problem for the Stars is that they lack salary cap space to fit him into their lineup, a […] The post Did Jason Robertson hint at Stars departure with ‘dark sides’ comment? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was an interesting season for the Boston Bruins. The team tore down at last year’s trade deadline with their future looking bleak, and reloaded by acquiring draft picks and prospects. After acquiring the pick that landed them Dean Letourneau before the 2024 NHL Draft and then falling to the seventh pick to draft James […] The post 3 early Bruins trade targets after 1st round loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 on Monday after suffering a 3-0 Game 1 loss to begin the series. Unfortunately, Philly will have to play the second game of the series without right wing Owen Tippett. Luckily, it’s not entirely bad news. Reports indicate that Tippett, who […] The post Flyers’ Owen Tippett out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes, but return is near appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Paul Bissonnette wears his Toronto Maple Leafs love on his sleeve. Sometimes, quite literally, even when he’s broadcasting on NHL on TNT. He’s even been rebuked by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for putting his love of the Maple Leafs above journalistic integrity. Bissonnette has also never been afraid to criticize the franchise when he feels…
Ridly Greig and the Senators were eliminated in round one of the playoffs, and now, he's been dealt a two-game suspension for next season.
There could be plenty of lasting effects to the Ottawa Senators’ failure to win a single game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, in the short term, Ridly Greig’s sucker punch will result in him missing the first two games of next season with a suspension, according […] The post Senators’ Ridly Greig gets disciplinary decision on sucker punch from Game 4 vs Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced new general manager John Chayka on Monday. Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons set the tone with some intense questions around the thinking behind that decision. As a franchise, the Maple Leafs have been heading in the wrong direction. Two seasons away from going 60 years without a Stanley Cup, Toronto…
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Maple Leafs reporter slams Toronto front office for hiring 'con artist' John Chayka during new GM's press conference sportingnews.com
The Dallas Stars were hoping for another deep Stanley Cup Playoff run after marching to back-to-back-to-back Western Conference Finals over the last three years. But it wasn’t to be, as they were defeated in six games by the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26. Despite finishing with 50 wins in the regular-season — good enough for third […] The post Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley was grilled by a reporter for his hiring of John Chayka as the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Monday, the Maple Leafs officially introduced Chayka as the team’s new general manager and franchise legend Mats Sundin as a senior advisor to the organization. The team had […] The post Keith Pelley Grilled by Leafs Reporter Over John Chayka Hire appeared first on HEAVY.
William Karlsson hasn't played for the Golden Knights since Nov. 8 and Vegas issued an update on his status on Monday.
The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leading up to the contest, Vegas received a big injury update regarding center William Karlsson. On Monday, the organization announced that Karlsson, who is 33 years old, is officially returning from […] The post Golden Knights’ William Karlsson gets massive injury update ahead of Game 1 vs Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season ended prematurely as the team was surprisingly eliminated in the first round courtesy of the Montreal Canadiens with a 2-1 Game 7 loss at home last night.This is the fourth consecutive year that Tampa has lost in the first round as they have not won a playoff series since 2022. […] The post Insane Nikita Kucherov Game 7 Stat Continues After Lightning Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
The Dallas Stars failed to reach their goals this year after falling to the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, players are taking inventory of their season and what went wrong in 2025-26. One of those players is netminder Jake Oettinger, who spoke about missing his goals this past […] The post Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger admits he fell short of 3 goals during 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jake Oettinger had many goals coming into the season, but now, the Dallas Stars goaltender has admitted his year was a failure.
The Vegas Golden Knights just finished beating a young, skilled and mostly inexperienced Utah Mammoth team in the first-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they’re gearing up for another one in Round 2. The Knights will face the upstart Anaheim Ducks, who just finished upsetting the Edmonton Oilers in six, with Game […] The post Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel, Mark Stone scout Ducks ahead of Round 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the first time since 2007, the Buffalo Sabres have advanced out of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After dispatching the Boston Bruins, the team is set to play against the Montreal Canadiens in the conference semifinals. Still, the Sabres could be shorthanded against the Habs. Now, one of the players feared […] The post Sabres’ Sam Carrick gets stunning injury update ahead of Game 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
