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

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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Tage Thompson heroics spark bonkers Sabres comeback vs. Bruins in Game 1

The Buffalo Sabers snapped the longest playoff drought in North American sports this season. Buffalo won the Atlantic Division, drawing the Boston Bruins in the first round. After Boston raced out to 2-0 lead, though, Tage Thompson gave Sabres fans something to cheer for. Thompson scored two goals for Buffalo as the team completed a […] The post Tage Thompson heroics spark bonkers Sabres comeback vs. Bruins in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog drops truth bomb after Game 1 win vs. Kings

The Colorado Avalanche had the best regular-season record of any team in the National Hockey League, but now that the playoffs have gotten underway, that’s ancient history. The Avs have designs on running through the Western Conference playoffs and getting a chance to play for the Stanley Cup in a couple of months when they […] The post Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog drops truth bomb after Game 1 win vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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

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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Mammoth’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For the first time since 2020, when they were known as the Arizona Coyotes, the Utah Mammoth are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marks the first time that Stanley Cup Playoff hockey will be played in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center, a venue known over the years for hosting several thrilling […] The post Mammoth’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings coach demands ‘meaner’ Game 2 performance after loss to Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings did just enough at the end of the regular season to garner the No. 8 spot in the NHL’s Western Conference playoff structure. That has put them in the uncomfortable position of having to battle the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche in their opening round playoff series. The first game of the series […] The post Kings coach demands ‘meaner’ Game 2 performance after loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Former Alex Ovechkin Teammate Gives Major Clue On His Future

Now that the 2025-26 NHL regular season has come to a close for the Washington Capitals without a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all speculation is now understandably turning toward the future of captain and soon-to-be first ballot Hall of Fame forward Alex Ovechkin, who is eligible for unrestricted free agency starting on July […] The post Former Alex Ovechkin Teammate Gives Major Clue On His Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Los Angeles Kings have begun their quest for a third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Unfortunately, that quest got off to a rough start on Sunday afternoon. The Kings fell in Game 1 of the first round to the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. The Kings and […] The post What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers Just Dropped a Major Hint About Leon Draisaitl’s Game 1 Status

To nobody’s surprise, the Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are hoping that the third time will be the charm for them in 2026.The Oilers are the two-time defending Western Conference champions, but saw their dreams of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton for what would have been the first […] The post Oilers Just Dropped a Major Hint About Leon Draisaitl’s Game 1 Status appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Senators’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators stormed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 15-5-2 record in their final 22 games. They slipped in the first game of the postseason, losing 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Throughout the season, goaltending was an issue in Ottawa, even though they got a good performance on Saturday. Even after Linus Ullmark’s […] The post Senators’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canes are in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season and are looking for their sixth straight first-round win. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen spoke about how fired up the Raleigh fans were for Game 1. “It’s pretty […] The post Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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