The Islanders’ crunch-time burden on Ilya Sorokin points to looming backup goalie question
Still, it is a window into an interesting dilemma in front of general manager Mathieu Darche this offseason.
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Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth
The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘It’s in Bad Taste’ — Quinn Hughes Faces Backlash After Showing Indifference Towards Ex-Vancouver Canucks Teammates
Quinn Hughes faces backlash after a blunt Canucks comment, as the NHL community reacts to his response before the game against his former team.
Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game
A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials. The clip, between 12 and 18 seconds long in various edited versions, shows a small group of fans in the upper deck appearing to perform a Nazi salute in … The post Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Connor McDavid Highlights Tristan Jarry, Connor Ingram’s Contributions as Oilers White-Knuckle Their Way to 5-Win Streak
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid credits Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram as the Oil pull off a 5-game win streak.
Canadiens' Cole Caufield reaches Montreal milestone not done since 1980 – sportingnews.com
Canadiens' Cole Caufield reaches Montreal milestone not done since 1980 sportingnews.com
Mitch Marner Sizzles, Makes Golden Knights History on the Same Day as Maple Leafs’ Elimination
Mitch Marner records 5 points for Vegas, tying a franchise record, and in a twist of fate, the Maple Leafs are eliminated from playoff contention the same night.
Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk Picks Sides After His Father’s Abrasive Comments on Ottawa
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk clarifies father Keith Tkachuk's remarks, shifting focus back to the Sens' playoff push.
Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth
The Minnesota Wild secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Minnesota’s win puts them at 42-22-11 and sends them to the playoffs for the 12th time since 2013, more than any other team in the NHL. The Wild became the fourth team […] The post Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rangers’ JT Miller reacts to winning prestigious team award
New York Rangers captain JT Miller was honored Thursday with a distinguished off-ice accolade, receiving the Rod Gilbert “Mr. Ranger” Award, the franchise announced. The award, now in its fifth year, is presented to the player “who best honors Rod’s legacy by exemplifying leadership qualities both on and off the ice, and making a significant […] The post Rangers’ JT Miller reacts to winning prestigious team award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss
The Boston Bruins entered Thursday night’s game in Florida against the Panthers in search of their fifth straight win. Despite the winning streak, Boston has barely made up ground on anyone in the Atlantic Division. The Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens have each been playing well. Entering Friday’s game, the Bruins were […] The post Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Penguins’ Erik Karlsson keeps it simple on what went wrong in Lightning loss
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a two-game winning streak going before getting tripped up on Thursday night by the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The Lightning struck first with a goal by forward Anthony Cirelli in the opening period before the Penguins responded with back-to-back goals by forwards Rickard Rakell and Egor […] The post Penguins’ Erik Karlsson keeps it simple on what went wrong in Lightning loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Senators' Brady Tkachuk dispels tension stemming from his father Keith's blunt take on NHL players' rest management – Sportskeeda
Senators' Brady Tkachuk dispels tension stemming from his father Keith's blunt take on NHL players' rest management Sportskeeda
Rangers’ fluid play plan for Noah Laba is paying off for development
Of the two rookies who have been on the Rangers roster since Opening Night, Noah Laba has had the experience of a full-time NHLer.
Oilers Rumors: Top NCAA Free Agent Could Be Going to Edmonton
The latest round of Edmonton Oilers rumors suggest the club could be in the mix to sign one of the NCAA's top free agents. The post Oilers Rumors: Top NCAA Free Agent Could Be Going to Edmonton appeared first on Heavy Sports.
"Turtling runs in the family": NHL fans react to Brady Tkachuk's fight with Logan Stanley – Sportskeeda
"Turtling runs in the family": NHL fans react to Brady Tkachuk's fight with Logan Stanley Sportskeeda
Sabres’ Sam Carrick to miss time with arm injury, playoff return possible
The Buffalo Sabres will be without forward Sam Carrick for the immediate future after head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed Thursday that the veteran center is week-to-week with a left arm injury, but hasn’t been ruled out for the playoffs, with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season. Carrick, 34, sustained the injury during […] The post Sabres’ Sam Carrick to miss time with arm injury, playoff return possible appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Maple Leafs Rumors: New Report Makes Explosive Claims
A new report has surfaced, fueling Toronto Maple Leafs rumors, naming an unlikely candidate for the team's GM role. The post Maple Leafs Rumors: New Report Makes Explosive Claims appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Rangers lose to Canadiens as three-game win streak gets snapped
There was a notable amount of Montreal jerseys in the MSG stands to see it.
Islanders defense has to play better in front of Ilya Sorokin as playoff push intensifies
The Islanders have not been knocked below the playoff cutline, but they head into Friday’s home match against the Flyers with minimal cushion.
Maple Leafs Still Dealing with Shanahan’s Last Mistake
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still dealing with former President Brendan Shanahan's last mistake before leaving the organization. The post Maple Leafs Still Dealing with Shanahan’s Last Mistake appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Lightning’s Victor Hedman placed on LTIR after personal leave
The Tampa Bay Lightning have high hopes of a dominant run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this seasons and bringing home another Stanley Cup title. They have demonstrated their high level of play this season when they went on a 19-1-1 streak earlier in the year, and there’s little doubt that the Lightning can play […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman placed on LTIR after personal leave appeared first on ClutchPoints.
TNT Sports ‘extremely interested’ in keeping NHL rights, CEO says
After the current NHL season comes to a close, TNT Sports will be under contract with the league for just two more years. But the hope, at least according to CEO Luis Silberwasser, is for the relationship to extend beyond that. In a recent interview with Puck sports correspondent John Ourand, Silberwasser divulged that TNT…
How much better is the Avalanche power play since adding Nazem Kadri?
The Colorado Avalanche have been dominating the competition in the NHL throughout the season. While they have not been able to keep up the pace they had earlier in the season when they had just two regulation losses through the first three months of the season, the Avalanche is on pace to win the Presidents […] The post How much better is the Avalanche power play since adding Nazem Kadri? appeared first on ClutchPoints.