Auston Matthews Gives Maple Leafs Some Hope at Toronto’s Final Home Game
Auston Matthews’ surprise appearance lifts Maple Leafs fans during final home game after a disappointing season.
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The parts of the Rangers’ closing surge most likely to translate to next season
At different points after the Olympic break, the Rangers looked like a team that was headed in the right direction.
Rangers’ Jonathan Quick looks back on career after last NHL game
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. New York is not going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are in fact last place in the Eastern Conference. As a result, Quick’s appearance on Monday represents the final game of his career. Unfortunately, the Rangers were unable to […] The post Rangers’ Jonathan Quick looks back on career after last NHL game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot
The Philadelphia Flyers have had some ups and downs this year. However, none of that matters much now. For the first time since 2019-20, the Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rick Tocchet has led the team he played for to the postseason in his first year as coach. Tocchet […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar announced his retirement before the season, confirming that the 2025-26 campaign would be the final season of his career. He is the only captain in team history to lead the franchise to a Stanley Cup. And he will have a chance to win one more before the end of […] The post Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018
The Anaheim Ducks have some postseason hockey to prepare for, as they are headed to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nearly 10 years. The Ducks have the San Jose Sharks to thank for their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs following the latter’s 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on […] The post Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2 early Red Wings trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings will not play playoff hockey in 2026. They were eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday. And they have one game remaining on the schedule after their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. As a result, their focus turns to the offseason. The Red Wings will have cap space to […] The post 2 early Red Wings trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canucks Surprisingly Top 5 in Major Metric Despite Tough Season
The Vancouver Canucks are top 5 in the NHL in one interesting metric, despite having an overall tough season. The post Canucks Surprisingly Top 5 in Major Metric Despite Tough Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Rangers make incredible gesture before Jonathan Quick’s final NHL game
Monday night’s game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers marked the final time that Jonathan Quick saw action in an NHL contest. The 40-year-old netminder decided to hang up his pads and skates at the end of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, announcing his plan ahead of his start versus the Panthers […] The post Rangers make incredible gesture before Jonathan Quick’s final NHL game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rangers, Islanders, Devils all miss playoffs in same year for first time in history
Tristate hockey fans are in for an early transition to baseball this summer.
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane notches 1400th point on Alex DeBrincat goal
The Detroit Red Wings are eliminated from playoff contention, but their season is still ongoing. Patrick Kane and his teammates hit the road for their final two matchups of the year. On Monday, they took on the Tampa Bay Lightning. During this contest, Kane made history. Kane assisted on Alex DeBrincat’s third-period goal to tie […] The post Red Wings’ Patrick Kane notches 1400th point on Alex DeBrincat goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jonathan Quick’s historic career ends with loss as late goal does in Rangers
Jonathan Quick announced his retirement earlier in the day and the team pushed their hardest to give No. 32 a sendoff worthy of a goaltender projected to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Rangers Scratch Fortescue for Financial Reasons, Eye Future
The New York Rangers scratched rookie Drew Fortescue for an interesting reason, eyeing a move towards the future. The post Rangers Scratch Fortescue for Financial Reasons, Eye Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.
3 reasons why Devils missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
It is somewhat shocking that the New Jersey Devils missed the playoffs. It’s obvious that the roster is loaded with remarkably talented players like Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, Timo Meier and defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Those players alone should have given the Devils a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup, but the team […] The post 3 reasons why Devils missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Red Wings’ NHL Draft success should not save Steve Yzerman’s job
Steve Yzerman’s Detroit Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs again. For the 10th consecutive season, there will be no postseason action in Hockeytown. Detroit lost to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday by a score of 5-3. And it condemned them to another lost season. This time, things did not need to be […] The post Why Red Wings’ NHL Draft success should not save Steve Yzerman’s job appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pete DeBoer feels extra time puts him ‘way ahead’ despite rough Islanders start
Pete DeBoer’s earliest work is often his best work.
Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic
There was a beautiful sight on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, as star defenseman Cale Makar was spotted back joining the Avs for a full practice. There was visual proof of this as well, with play-by-play announcer Marc Moser sharing a photo of Makar working with the team. Moser used his artistic […] The post Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jonathan Quick is getting the career ending he willed his way to with Rangers
Quick resuscitated his career in a second-string role he put everything he had left into. He redefined the position earlier in his career, and he redefined himself at the end.
ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms
Hockey fans, the time has finally come. The last edition of ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings before the best postseason in all of sports. This time next week, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be underway to determine the champion of the league’s 109th campaign. Over six months since the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks kicked off […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ottawa Senators Playoff Picture Update: Where Do Brady Tkachuk and Co. Stand In Final Week?
Having clinched the Wild Card ticket to the playoffs, here are the teams the Ottawa Senators are most likely to face, along with the players the team is missing at the moment.
Leon Draisaitl Shares Injury Update Before Stanley Cup Playoffs
Leon Draisaitl gives cautious injury update before NHL playoffs.
NHL Hall Of Famer Admits He Was Drunk When He Signed With The Oilers And Had To Force A Trade To Save His Marriage
Retired defenseman Chris Pronger played for five different teams during his 18 seasons in the NHL, which included a one-and-done stint with the Oilers. His exit from Edmonton angered plenty of fans due to the five-year contract he’d signed, but he admitted he agreed to it while drunk and needed to do some damage control […] The post NHL Hall Of Famer Admits He Was Drunk When He Signed With The Oilers And Had To Force A Trade To Save His Marriage appeared first on BroBible.
‘Not An Injury You Can Rush’ — Oilers Ace Leon Draisaitl Checks In With an Injury Update Ahead of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Leon Draisaitl’s return nears as Oilers get boost ahead of playoffs, raising hopes despite uncertain Game 1 availability.
NHL Agent Speeds Up Timeline on Brady Tkachuk’s Potential Ottawa Senators Exit
NHL agent’s comments hint at Brady Tkachuk’s future as trade talk grows despite Ottawa Senators’ playoff push.