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The Toronto Maple Leafs have recovered their 2026 first-round draft pick for now, but there's still a chance they could lose it. The post Maple Leafs Recoup Valuable Piece in 2026 NHL Draft, for Now appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Minnesota Wild have a choice to make about the man in the net to begin the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.As expected, the Wild will take on the Dallas Stars in the first round of the tournament. This is something that’s seemed obvious since January. Minnesota had a chance to go for home-ice advantage in […] The post Minnesota Wild May Start Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Getting eliminated from playoff contention before the last game of the season even took place? Unfathomable, until it became all-but-inevitable on Saturday night. Impossible to digest until it became official, leaving no choice, on Sunday.
The Washington Capitals played their final home game of the season on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It may have also been the last time Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby shared the ice. After the game, Crosby got the team lined up to shake hands with the Capitals’ captain, but he waived them off. Now, […] The post Capitals star Alex Ovechkin explains intriguing move after Penguins game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin refused the respect of the Pittsburgh Penguins after what could have been his final home game for the team.
The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the 2025-26 season as a team that appeared to have a legitimate chance to dominate the Eastern Conference and get a chance to play for their first Stanley Cup since 1967. It didn’t take long for that opportunity to disappear, and their season turn into a disaster. This was […] The post 3 reasons Maple Leafs missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shares what made him happy despite loss to Panthers sportingnews.com
The Post’s Mollie Walker analyzes three turnarounds and what the Blueshirts could learn from them.
The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the regular season. As they prepare for a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nazem Kadri has been missing from the lineup. Now, head coach Jared Bednar has given an update on the status of Kadri ahead of the playoffs. “He’s going […] The post Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks named Frozen Four MOP sportingnews.com
The Ottawa Senators have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but their performance and results in the final two regular-season games of the season will determine whether they finish in the No. 1 or No. 2 Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. They are currently in the No. 1 spot — the […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the NCAA Hockey season has come to a close, many players who had previously been drafted by NHL teams have signed contracts to join their new franchises. Some players, such as Porter Martone of the Philadelphia Flyers, have even made their NHL debuts after their college season. As the Montreal Canadiens get ready for […] The post Canadiens’ top prospect heading back to NCAA for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Anaheim Ducks are getting some good news heading into a game on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. Ducks star winger Cutter Gauthier could return to the ice for the game, per NHL.com. He has missed five games due to an upper body injury. “Yep, that’s the plan,” Gauthier told reporters after practice Saturday. He […] The post Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier planning for injury return vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Wahsington Capitals’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. The Capitals are currently playing the Pittsburgh Penguins, in what could be a final game of Alex Ovechkin against Sidney Crosby. One of the Caps’ major forces in their late-season playoff push has been Tom Wilson, but his future for the rest of the regular […] The post Capitals’ Tom Wilson heads to locker room with apparent foot injury after blocking shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Insider says Brady Tkachuk’s injury is not serious after scary exit, easing concerns ahead of Senators’ playoff run.
Two of the NHL’s most prolific stars are meeting for possibly the final time on Sunday. The Washington Capitals-Pittsburgh Penguins game could be the last time Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby play against each other in the league. Before Sunday’s game, the two stars were spotted smiling for the cameras together. Sportsnet also posted a […] The post Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby smile for the camera together before potential final matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Playoff-bound Senators face uncertainty after Brady Tkachuk leaves win over Islanders with unexplained issue, prompting concern across NHL.
The Dallas Stars have just two games left in the regular season and have already locked up a first-round matchup with the Minnesota Wild, with home-ice advantage. Last time the Stars faced the Wild, Miro Heiskanen left the game with an injury. As the Stars prepare for their first-round playoff series, scheduled to begin April 18, […] The post Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz both likely out until playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche adjust coaching after Jared Bednar suffers facial fractures from puck incident.
What happened to Jared Bednar? Reason Avalanche HC is set to miss upcoming two-game road trip Sportskeeda
Jared Bednar suffers facial fractures after puck strike, will miss two games as Avalanche prioritize recovery ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hall of Famer Chris Pronger leaves Evan Bouchard off his Norris ballot despite the Oilers defenseman leading NHL blueliners in scoring.
Alex Ovechkin responds to Penguins fans’ ovation following potential final game in Pittsburgh - "It shows respect" Sportskeeda
