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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

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Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens. However, their home-ice advantage didn’t work in their favor by the time the series was all said and done. The Canadiens, who took series […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win

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The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, having defeated the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal at Benchmark International Arena. Goals from Nick Suzuki and Alex […] The post Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period

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For the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are on their way to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinal with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, coincidentally the same team that […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild

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The Colorado Avalanche took down the Minnesota Wild in Game 1, which featured a ton of scoring. Both teams exploded offensively during the first period, and they didn’t stop there. Jared Bednar’s Avalanche came away with a massive 9-6 Game 1 victory. There aren’t many games that get that high scoring in the Stanley Cup […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win

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The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played a chaotic Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially on to round two after the Montreal Canadiens advanced earlier on Sunday. Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche rang in the official beginning of the second round with an offensive onslaught […] The post Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

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Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes is the gift that keeps on giving for the team in the 2026 NHL playoffs. In fact, Hughes made franchise history during Game 1 of the Wild’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. With an assist in the first period and a goal in […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

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The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game. However, Jon Cooper watched as his team lost and were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Habs. Cooper has been around the […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel and his teammates put a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. But they were unable to truly break through the Habs […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1

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The Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche are lighting up the fireworks right out of the gate of their second-round series in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche look as though they were going to run away with an easy win when they scored the first three goals of the […] The post Avalanche, Wild combine for bonkers 2026 playoff feat in chaotic Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche D Cale Makar heads to locker room after huge Marcus Foligno hit

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The Colorado Avalanche are hosting the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Heavy favorites, Colorado has stormed out to a 3-1 lead over Minnesota. The Avalanche did all that without Cale Makar, who went to the locker room early after taking this hit from Wild forward Marcus […] The post Avalanche D Cale Makar heads to locker room after huge Marcus Foligno hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win

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The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Jakub Dobes stood on his head all night long, making 28 saves. The Canadiens won 2-1, but the made some history that the team may not exactly want to be associated with, even with the win. Dobes was the […] The post Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens

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The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Bolts have lost in the first round. With their Eastern Conference title three-peat long gone, some serious conversations have to start in Tampa. Here is […] The post Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Montreal Canadiens Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to Advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The Montreal Canadiens! Are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 on Sunday evening. Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal at the 11:07 mark of the third period, and Canadiens’ goalie Jakub Dobes turned in an impressive performance in Benchmark International Arena to help Montreal […] The post Montreal Canadiens Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to Advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes smothers Lightning offense to win Game 7

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The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t close out Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they still had a chance to eliminate Tampa in Game 7 with a win on the road. It certainly wasn’t easy, but the Habs were able to claim a win in Game 7 to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes smothers Lightning offense to win Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens make unwanted history in Game 7 vs. Lightning

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There is only one Canadian-based National Hockey League team that is still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it’s the Montreal Canadiens, who are deadlocked at three wins apiece against the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal. The Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Lightning in Game […] The post Canadiens make unwanted history in Game 7 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stan Bowman Addresses Oilers Goaltending Woes

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After the Edmonton Oilers 2026 season ended in unspectacular fashion with their first round exit to the Anaheim Ducks, the process now begins towards retooling this squad for a potential Stanley Cup run next season.Arguably the biggest weakness of this Oilers team throughout the Connor McDavid era has been the goaltending. Edmonton has never had […] The post Stan Bowman Addresses Oilers Goaltending Woes appeared first on HEAVY.

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3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild

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The Dallas Stars have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Minnesota Wild. After three consecutive Western Conference Final appearances, Dallas fired Pete DeBoer last offseason. The move to Glen Gulutzen did not get them over the hump. Now, the Stars should be active in the offseason trade market to try to fix […] The post 3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Chayka Issues First Statement After Being Named GM of Maple Leafs

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New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka issued his first statement since being named GM of the storied franchise.Following a long and exhaustive search for the team’s new management team, the Maple Leafs officially announced on Sunday that Chayka is the team’s new GM and franchise legend Mats Sundin will be a senior advisor. […] The post John Chayka Issues First Statement After Being Named GM of Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.

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What Flyers’ Denver Barkey was preaching after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes

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The Philadelphia Flyers got trounced in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Carolina won, 3-0, and dominated starting in the first period. Flyers center Denver Barkey is sending a message to his team following the loss. “Taking it day-by-day. I think that’s important with playoffs. There are […] The post What Flyers’ Denver Barkey was preaching after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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