Blue Jackets HC Rick Bowness clears the air on his viral post-game rant – "They know who I was directing that" – Sportskeeda
Blue Jackets HC Rick Bowness clears the air on his viral post-game rant - "They know who I was directing that" Sportskeeda
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Insider Highlights Major Concern For Oilers’ Stanley Cup Playoffs Run
Insider Elliotte Friedman warns Oilers’ playoff run could hinge on player durability, highlighting Jason Dickinson’s health despite Game 1 win vs. Ducks.
‘Just Ruins The Rhythm’ — Mitch Marner Bemoans Golden Knights’ Silly Mistakes After Dropping Game 2 to Utah Mammoth
Mitch Marner flags key mistakes as Golden Knights drop Game 2 to Utah, stressing discipline and execution before crucial road games.
'Not a question of if, it's a question of when,' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Winter Classic in Buffalo and more – sportingnews.com
'Not a question of if, it's a question of when,' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Winter Classic in Buffalo and more sportingnews.com
Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench
The Colorado Avalanche tallied a franchise-best 121 points with a 55-16-11 record this season. The only time the Avs won more games in a single campaign was when they claimed their most recent Stanley Cup championship. So, one can only imagine how boisterous the home crowd was in Ball Arena. Add in a potentially game-saving […] The post Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Sabres' Tage Thompson was out for so long with misconduct before subbing in late in rally attempt vs. Bruins – sportingnews.com
Why Sabres' Tage Thompson was out for so long with misconduct before subbing in late in rally attempt vs. Bruins sportingnews.com
Blackhawks Could Feel Pressure to Make a Splash This Summer
The Chicago Blackhawks may feel pressure to make a deal happen for the first time in a while this summer, but the team must be careful. The post Blackhawks Could Feel Pressure to Make a Splash This Summer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Brandon Hagel makes Lightning history with ultra-rare feat vs. Canadiens
The small but mighty Brandon Hagel did it all for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens. It started with him getting the first goal of the game, which led to him one-punching Juraj Slafkovsky to get the home crowd back into the game when the Canadiens […] The post Brandon Hagel makes Lightning history with ultra-rare feat vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Wings Could Solve Blueline Hole with Sharks UFA D-Man
The Detroit Red Wings could plug a major hole in their blue line by adding an impending San Jose Sharks free agent D-man. The post Red Wings Could Solve Blueline Hole with Sharks UFA D-Man appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Lightning’s JJ Moser nets overtime winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2, tying the Stanley Cup Playoffs series at one. JJ Moser scored the overtime winner for the Lightning after they dominated the entire extra frame. Habs goalie Jakub Dobes stood tall for over half the frame, but Moser scored 12:48 into overtime. THE LIGHTNING […] The post Lightning’s JJ Moser nets overtime winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bruins’ Morgan Geekie somehow scores goal from center ice in Game 2 vs. Sabres
The Boston Bruins are trying to tie their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres. They got out to an early lead, just like they did in Game 1, but got a break that could swing this game. Bruins winger Morgan Geekie flipped the puck into the zone, but beat Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka […] The post Bruins’ Morgan Geekie somehow scores goal from center ice in Game 2 vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL regular-season viewership rebounds in big way, posts 14-year high
After posting the worst viewership under its current broadcast deals last season, the NHL had a major rebound in 2025-26. NHL viewership averaged 546,000 viewers across ESPN, ABC, and TNT/truTV this regular season, the league’s best mark since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season, per viewership data from Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal. Incredibly, the league…
Islanders adding playoff hockey to Cal Ritchie’s rookie season
Next to Matthew Schaefer, there was something endearingly normal about Cal Ritchie’s rookie season.
Potential trade piece Braden Schneider says he would ‘love’ to remain a Ranger
Not every Ranger has been willing to express an unwavering desire to see this retool through. But Braden Schneider sure did Friday.
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Habs won Game 1 in overtime on the road, putting the Bolts on their heels. Game 2 has been nasty, and Brandon Hagel of the Lightning and Juraj Slafkovsky of the […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal
Lane Hutson is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top offensive defenseman, and his first career playoff goal for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night almost certainly won’t be his last. With Montreal down 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning late in the first period, Hutson put a powerplay goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy to even […] The post Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bills’ Josh Allen earns aura points with what he did before Sabres-Bruins
The Buffalo Sabres are hosting the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. They won Game 1 at home, their first playoff game in nearly 15 years, and the crowd was going wild. The Sabres knew they needed to keep the energy up, so they invited Bills quarterback Josh Allen […] The post Bills’ Josh Allen earns aura points with what he did before Sabres-Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sabres acknoweldge Josh Allen’s ‘MVP performance’
The Buffalo Sabres are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but the KeyBank Center hasn’t forgotten how to have a postseason-level party. The roof nearly rose off the stadium in the Sabres’ late third period comeback against the Bruins in Game 1, and they got the noise started early before […] The post Sabres acknoweldge Josh Allen’s ‘MVP performance’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rangers Keeping Fox Likely Depends on Pivotal Decision
The future of Adam Fox with the New York Rangers will likely depend on the path the organization takes this offseason. The post Rangers Keeping Fox Likely Depends on Pivotal Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.
3 early Flames trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Calgary Flames came nowhere close to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, finishing with 77 points. They made plenty of trades in the regular season, parting with Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson. But the Flames should be making more trades in the offseason, with Blake Coleman firmly on the block. Who else should […] The post 3 early Flames trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings vs. Avalanche Game 2 predictions: NHL odds, best bets, picks for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Anton Forsberg figures to be called upon early and often for the Kings in Game 2.
3 early Blue Jackets trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite a furious run in the second half. They fired Dean Evason in January, and Rick Bowness brought the Blue Jackets to the doorstep of the postseason. But the end of the season did not go as well, as they lost nine of their last 11 […] The post 3 early Blue Jackets trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How To Watch Bruins vs Sabres Game 2: Live Stream, Channel, Start Time & More for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The Boston Bruins are set to play the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center, and here's how you can watch the game.