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Connor McDavid had a confident message after Game 2 heartbreaker

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers failed to build a 2-0 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after splitting two games at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, against the Anaheim Ducks. But the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner knows better than to panic after Edmonton’s 6-4 loss to … The post Connor McDavid had a confident message after Game 2 heartbreaker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Senators’ Jake Sanderson reacts to playing a ridiculous 43 minutes in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators are down 2-0 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. They lost a wild Game 2 in double overtime after getting new life on an offside review in the first overtime. The Senators asked a lot of top defenseman Jake Sanderson, who reacted to his heavy […] The post Senators’ Jake Sanderson reacts to playing a ridiculous 43 minutes in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers once again failed to score a powerplay goal in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, and they’ll now head to California without home-ice advantage following a 6-4 loss at Rogers Place on Wednesday night. Despite having the best man advantage unit in the 2025-26 regular season, which converted […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are tied after two games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After winning three straight conference titles, the Bolts have lost in the first round in three straight years. This series has been physical and nasty, which Lightning coach Jon Cooper says his team is […] The post Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 1 place Hurricanes need to be better in Game 3, per Rod Brind’Amour

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the verge of taking a 3-0 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Ottawa Senators. It took double overtime for the Hurricanes to get the win in Game 2, as Jordan Martinook sent the home fans away happy. As the series shifts to Ottawa, and the […] The post The 1 place Hurricanes need to be better in Game 3, per Rod Brind’Amour appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Oilers’ Connor McDavid said about injury scare after Game 2 loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series now heads back to Southern California tied at one game apiece. But the Oilers can breathe a sigh of relief, as Connor McDavid is downplaying the apparent lower-body injury he suffered late in the game. “Yeah, […] The post What Oilers’ Connor McDavid said about injury scare after Game 2 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sidney Crosby gets brutally honest on Penguins’ 0-3 hole vs. Flyers

The highly-anticipated return of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been nothing short of a nightmare for Sidney Crosby and company. The Pens are on the verge of being swept in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Battle of Pennsylvania after a 5-2 defeat in Game 3 on Wednesday […] The post Sidney Crosby gets brutally honest on Penguins’ 0-3 hole vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins coach Dan Muse makes 1 thing clear about Sidney Crosby’s embellishment penalty

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In Game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sidney Crosby was called for an embellishment penalty, the first of his NHL career. After the game, Penguins coach Dan Muse shared his opinion on the call, per DK Pittsburgh Sports. “We don’t have […] The post Penguins coach Dan Muse makes 1 thing clear about Sidney Crosby’s embellishment penalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lindy Ruff reveals adjustment Sabres must make ahead of Game 3 vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins are tied in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series headed into Game 3. Buffalo pulled off an insane comeback in Game 1, scoring four consecutive goals in the third period. They could not quite pull off that comeback in Game 2, forcing a series tie. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff knows […] The post Lindy Ruff reveals adjustment Sabres must make ahead of Game 3 vs. Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wyatt Johnston’s immediate reaction to playing Stars’ OT hero in Game 3

The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime, taking a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After taking a 2-1 lead, they were down 3-2 heading into the third period. Matt Duchene tied the game in the third, and Wyatt Johnston won the game for the Stars over 40 minutes later. […] The post Wyatt Johnston’s immediate reaction to playing Stars’ OT hero in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“There has to be respect and humility” – Ex-NHL enforcer Kevin Bieksa condemns Brandon Hagel for hurling personal attacks at 22 y.o. Canadiens forward after fight – Sportskeeda

“There has to be respect and humility” - Ex-NHL enforcer Kevin Bieksa condemns Brandon Hagel for hurling personal attacks at 22 y.o. Canadiens forward after fight  Sportskeeda

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Oilers Connected to Former Stanley Cup Winning Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping this is the year they finally breakthrough in the playoffs and take home the Stanley Cup. They have come close the last two seasons as they have lost both years in the final to the Florida Panthers.The position on the Oilers that is once again the topic of discussion in […] The post Oilers Connected to Former Stanley Cup Winning Goalie appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel details how Panthers domination led to changes in Tampa Bay

Since losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2021-22 Stanley Cup final, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been bounced from the playoffs in the first round three years running. The Toronto Maple Leafs dispatched them in six games to cap off the 2022-23 campaign. Then, their in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers, bounced them in each […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel details how Panthers domination led to changes in Tampa Bay appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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