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Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years

The last time the Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs, the movie Fast Five was about to hit theaters. The Fast and Furious series has seen six movies released since then, but the Sabres have not seen a playoff team. Now, the Sabres are playoff-bound and have won the division for the first time since 2010, […] The post Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Bowen delivers heartfelt sign-off on final home broadcast after tribute from Maple Leafs, fans

Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs radio broadcaster Joe Bowen announced last June that this NHL season would be his final one behind the mic. Bowen has been the radio voice of the Maple Leafs for 44 years. Monday night brought Bowen’s final home radio broadcast in Toronto, and it was an emotional evening for everyone at…

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Why George Kittle wore Predators jersey to Sharks-Preds game

It was a massive game between the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators on Monday night, with both teams holding onto playoff hopes. The Sharks would take the 3-2 victory, but due to a victory by the Los Angeles Kings, both teams ended the night eliminated from playoff contention. While the Sharks fell short this […] The post Why George Kittle wore Predators jersey to Sharks-Preds game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL star announces abrupt retirement at age 40 after two decades in league just hours before final ever game

THE greatest American-born goalie in NHL history has abruptly announced his retirement. The three-time Stanley Cup champion only gave a few hours notice before playing in his final game. Jonathan…

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Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar fires back at doubters after clinching playoff berth

The Philadelphia Flyers took a 3-2 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. The victory clinched the Flyers’ first playoff berth since 2020, as the team will finish third in the Metropolitan Division. As the building erupted in celebration, Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar took time to speak with NBC Sports on the bench and fire […] The post Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar fires back at doubters after clinching playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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