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Stars’ Jake Oettinger had a heartbreaking admission after playoff elimination

With the Dallas Stars exiting in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, goaltender Jake Oettinger is once again reminded of the targets he missed and the hardware missing from his trophy case. “I don’t feel like I accomplished any of my goals,” Oettinger said, via Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning … The post Stars’ Jake Oettinger had a heartbreaking admission after playoff elimination appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall may have subtly trolled Flyers after OT goal

The Carolina Hurricanes found themselves in an unfamiliar situation so far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they trailed for the first time so far in the playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers held a 2-0 lead in Game 2, but the Canes made the comeback, forcing overtime. In overtime, Taylor Hall would bury the game-winner, giving […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall may have subtly trolled Flyers after OT goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ reaction to fan reception before Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of these teams will play to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Upon their return to Buffalo, Rasmus Dahlin and his teammates were greeted with an incredible sight before Game 1 […] The post Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ reaction to fan reception before Canadiens series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ivan Barbashev’s 3rd-period goal clinches Game 1 win over Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights took on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round series on Monday. It was an extremely close game that didn’t feature a ton of offense. But when Vegas needed him, Ivan Barbashev was there to make a significant impact. The Ducks tied the game 1-1 in the third period […] The post Ivan Barbashev’s 3rd-period goal clinches Game 1 win over Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Travis Konecny reacts to nightmare OT miss in Hurricanes Game 2

The Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. The Flyers had a 2-0 lead, but fell in overtime on the road. It’s a crushing loss for Travis Konecny and his teammates. And it’s a loss that could have been avoided altogether. Konecny had a chance to win the game in […] The post Flyers’ Travis Konecny reacts to nightmare OT miss in Hurricanes Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall wins Flyers Game 2 with electric OT winner

The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 1 of their second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. It was a big win for Carolina as they chase an elusive Stanley Cup. And they followed it up with another win in Game 2 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Hurricanes were […] The post Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall wins Flyers Game 2 with electric OT winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild

It was nothing short of a wild beginning to the Western Conference Semifinal between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening from Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche took leads of 3-0 and 4-3 before the Wild went out in front 5-4 thanks to a shorthanded goal, only to have the Avalanche […] The post Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon speaks up on stylistic shift from Kings to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ bonkers streak ends in Game 2 vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes were on a cakewalk through the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina had swept the Ottawa Senators in the first round without ever trailing, and then dominated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the second round to continue that streak. However, that all ended for the Hurricanes in Game […] The post Hurricanes’ bonkers streak ends in Game 2 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres not only made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but they also won a postseason series for the first time since 2007 thanks to their six-game victory over the Boston Bruins last week. The Sabres now have a date with the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Semifinal […] The post The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Did Jason Robertson hint at Stars departure with ‘dark sides’ comment?

One of the biggest storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason will be whether Jason Robertson will sign a long-term contract extension with the Dallas Stars or whether they’ll see out a trade for their star winger. The problem for the Stars is that they lack salary cap space to fit him into their lineup, a […] The post Did Jason Robertson hint at Stars departure with ‘dark sides’ comment? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Bruins trade targets after 1st round loss to Sabres

It was an interesting season for the Boston Bruins. The team tore down at last year’s trade deadline with their future looking bleak, and reloaded by acquiring draft picks and prospects. After acquiring the pick that landed them Dean Letourneau before the 2024 NHL Draft and then falling to the seventh pick to draft James […] The post 3 early Bruins trade targets after 1st round loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Owen Tippett out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes, but return is near

The Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 on Monday after suffering a 3-0 Game 1 loss to begin the series. Unfortunately, Philly will have to play the second game of the series without right wing Owen Tippett. Luckily, it’s not entirely bad news. Reports indicate that Tippett, who […] The post Flyers’ Owen Tippett out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes, but return is near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Bissonnette ‘out’ on Maple Leafs following John Chayka hiring: ‘I can’t f*cking root for him’

Paul Bissonnette wears his Toronto Maple Leafs love on his sleeve. Sometimes, quite literally, even when he’s broadcasting on NHL on TNT. He’s even been rebuked by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for putting his love of the Maple Leafs above journalistic integrity. Bissonnette has also never been afraid to criticize the franchise when he feels…

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Senators’ Ridly Greig gets disciplinary decision on sucker punch from Game 4 vs Hurricanes

There could be plenty of lasting effects to the Ottawa Senators’ failure to win a single game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, in the short term, Ridly Greig’s sucker punch will result in him missing the first two games of next season with a suspension, according […] The post Senators’ Ridly Greig gets disciplinary decision on sucker punch from Game 4 vs Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons posits damning questions to Maple Leafs CEO over John Chayka hiring

The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced new general manager John Chayka on Monday. Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons set the tone with some intense questions around the thinking behind that decision. As a franchise, the Maple Leafs have been heading in the wrong direction. Two seasons away from going 60 years without a Stanley Cup, Toronto…

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