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Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm sounds off on controversial Game 4 ending vs. Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 on Sunday night. As a result, Anaheim has now taken a 3-1 series lead. This was a very back-and-forth game that made for entertaining viewing. However, the contest ended with some major controversy. Ducks forward Ryan Poehling attempted a pass in overtime. The […] The post Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm sounds off on controversial Game 4 ending vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brandon Hagel’s confident Nikita Kucherov claim after Game 4 win
The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a win in Game 4 after falling behind 2-1 against the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal defeated Tampa in overtime in Game 3, the third straight overtime game in this matchup. Game 4 did not need overtime, and Nikita Kucherov helped the Lightning even the series. Kucherov recorded two assists in the […] The post Brandon Hagel’s confident Nikita Kucherov claim after Game 4 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ducks win chaotic Game 4, take 3-1 lead over Oilers
The Anaheim Ducks entered Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead, and a chance to push the Edmonton Oilers to the brink. It was a very close encounter between these two teams. In the end, they needed overtime. After a lengthy review, Ryan Poehling emerged as Anaheim’s overtime winner. Poehling carried the puck along the […] The post Ducks win chaotic Game 4, take 3-1 lead over Oilers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis addresses penalty issues in Game 4 Lightning loss
The Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. A win on home ice would have given the Canadiens a major advantage heading into Game 5 back in Tampa. However, Martin St. Louis watched as his team let the game slip away, with many players watching it from […] The post Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis addresses penalty issues in Game 4 Lightning loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2026 NHL Draft: Date, Venue, and Format
The 2026 NHL Draft will provide teams with an opportunity to select their franchise's next great star, amid expectation and excitement. The post 2026 NHL Draft: Date, Venue, and Format appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Tkachuk Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots
The number of Brady Tkachuk trade rumors should only increase with time, pointing to three potential landing spots. The post Tkachuk Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Landing Spots appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump
The Colorado Avalanche are moving on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won 5-1 in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Kings. And to their relief, superstar Nathan MacKinnon came alive for the Avalanche. He scored twice and added an assist to lead the way in Game 4. MacKinnon having […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns Jared Bednar’s praise after breaking out of slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series
The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for the Colorado Avalanche to help his team advance to the second round. As for Los Angeles, they head to the offseason after a fifth consecutive first-round exit. Interim head coach DJ Smith’s future is among the things this […] The post Kings’ DJ Smith bluntly sums up Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy
The Los Angeles Kings were swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. As a result, the legendary career of Anze Kopitar has come to an end. The future Hall of Famer announced his retirement before the 2025-26 season began. And now, with the end of Los Angeles’s season, his retirement is now upon […] The post Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlie McAvoy rips Bruins’ Game 4 performance in NSFW tirade
The stakes were high on Sunday for the Boston Bruins in Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres. Boston was down 2-1 in the series, and needed to avoid heading back to Buffalo on the brink of elimination. However, Charlie McAvoy and his teammates just didn’t put up much of a fight in Game 4. Alex […] The post Charlie McAvoy rips Bruins’ Game 4 performance in NSFW tirade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kings fans show Anze Kopitar love minutes before end of Avalanche series
The Los Angeles Kings’ season has come to an end. Earlier this year, Kings forward Anze Kopitar announced he would be retiring at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. With Anze Kopitar seeing his career come to an end, fans of the Kings made sure to give their captain some love. With 1:16 left in […] The post Kings fans show Anze Kopitar love minutes before end of Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings
The Colorado Avalanche had the chance to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Los Angeles kept things close with Colorado in the early stages of this series. However, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are where the stars shine the brightest. And Nathan MacKinnon may have been the brightest star on the ice in Game 4. […] The post Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-goal effort seals 1st-round sweep of Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bruins’ David Pastrnak drops ‘unacceptable’ truth bomb on Game 4 blowout
The Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering a brutal 6-1 home defeat to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4 of their opening round playoff series. David Pastrnak: "Wasted opportunity. Unacceptable. We expect better from ourselves. We are better than that." pic.twitter.com/LOPNDXfrAa — Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) April […] The post Bruins’ David Pastrnak drops ‘unacceptable’ truth bomb on Game 4 blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bruins nightmare Game 4 vs. Sabres hits new low not seen since 1991
After dropping Game 3 at home Thursday night, the Boston Bruins were expected to come with a sharp effort in Game 4. The Bruins needed a home victory to square their first-round series with the Atlantic Division champion Buffalo Sabres at 2-2. Look away Bruins fans 😬 This is the first time the Bruins have […] The post Bruins nightmare Game 4 vs. Sabres hits new low not seen since 1991 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Erupts On Teammates During Game 4 Collapse
The Boston Bruins suffered an embarrassing defeat on home ice on Sunday, losing a 6-1 final to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal at TD Garden.Not only did the Bruins surrender a stunning four goals in the first period, but they also somehow managed to equal a mark not seen […] The post Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Erupts On Teammates During Game 4 Collapse appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Red Wings 2025-26 Season Looks Even Worse Because of This
The Detroit Red Wings made a major move at this year's NHL trade deadline, one that could look even worse moving forward. The post Red Wings 2025-26 Season Looks Even Worse Because of This appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Bruins coach Marco Sturm calls out himself, leaders for embarrassing Game 4 loss
The Boston Bruins head back to Buffalo in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series in a hole. It was an embarrassing loss for the Bruins against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4, as the Bruins lost 6-1. After the game, Bruins coach Marco Strum talked about bouncing back from the loss, per Conor Ryan of […] The post Bruins coach Marco Sturm calls out himself, leaders for embarrassing Game 4 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes Go On All-Out Blitz To Dump on Brady Tkachuk’s Ottawa Senators After Clean Sweep
Hurricanes troll Brady Tkachuk’s Senators after a first-round sweep, piling on with social media jabs after never trailing in the series.
Senators’ Ridly Greig could be suspended to start next season for sucker-punching Sean Walker
The Ottawa Senators’ season has come to an end after losing Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes swept the Senaotrs, winning all four tightly contested and physical matchups. The physicality between the two came to a head in Game 4, as Ridly Grieg was involved in two different altercations, including a cheap shot […] The post Senators’ Ridly Greig could be suspended to start next season for sucker-punching Sean Walker appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘You Don’t Have To Do This’ — Ex-NHL GM Criticizes Brady Tkachuk’s Strategy as Senators Get Swept in 2026 Playoffs
Ex-NHL GM Doug MacLean questions Brady Tkachuk’s playoff approach after Ottawa’s sweep, raising bigger concerns about the Senators’ core.
‘I Know My Assignment’ — Flyers’ Travis Sanheim Stops Short of Blowing Sidney Crosby’s Takedown Out of Proportion
Travis Sanheim weighs on his dynamic with Sidney Crosby after the Pittsburgh Penguins take the win against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4.
Dave Portnoy says what all Bruins fans are thinking after disastrous Game 4 start vs. Sabres
The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres are currently facing off in Game 4 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Bruins were looking to even the series after a Game 3 loss at home. Game 4 did not start as planned. The Bruins gave up four goals in the first 15 minutes of the […] The post Dave Portnoy says what all Bruins fans are thinking after disastrous Game 4 start vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Senators’ Brady Tkachuk left in tears after getting mercilessly swept by Hurricanes
The Ottawa Senators’ season has come to an end. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Senators 4-2 on Saturday to complete the sweep in their first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After the loss, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk spoke about the season ending, per ESPN. “It’s heartbreaking. You come in, you just want to win […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk left in tears after getting mercilessly swept by Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.