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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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3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For the first time since 2002, the Colorado Avalanche, who won the Presidents’ Trophy, and the Los Angeles Kings will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, renewing a long-dormant postseason rivalry between the two Western Conference clubs. For fans of both teams who are old enough to remember their last playoff meeting, the Kings pushed […] The post 3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why insider would be ‘surprised’ if Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doesn’t play Game 1 vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to face off against the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has been hurt, and fans are wondering when he will get back on the ice in this series. It appears one insider is giving even more information about the star’s status. Draisaitl was […] The post Why insider would be ‘surprised’ if Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doesn’t play Game 1 vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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