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Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche

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The Minnesota Wild snapped a lengthy playoff streak with a Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars in the first round, closing out the series and advancing to the second round for the first time since 2015. The Wild and Stars were two of the best teams in the entire NHL this season, so Minnesota […] The post Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek injury update leaves even steeper climb vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs announce Mats Sundin reunion, GM hire

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new front office. TSN’s Chris Johnston reported Sunday that the move is official. Mats Sundin is back with the Maple Leafs organization, and John Chayka is making his return to the NHL as the general manager. “It’s official: The Leafs are hiring Mats Sundin and John Chayka to lead […] The post Maple Leafs announce Mats Sundin reunion, GM hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks

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While the Edmonton Oilers had their sights firmly set on advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for what would have been the third consecutive year, those hopes were dashed in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers, who had defeated the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 in each of the past […] The post 2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Noah Dobson will play Game 7 vs. Lightning

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The Montreal Canadiens are facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon. After taking Game 5 in Tampa, the Habs could not close out the series at home, losing 1-0 in overtime. Here is everything we know about Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson’s status heading into […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson will play Game 7 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Victor Hedman not returning for Game 7 vs. Canadiens

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing a pivotal Game 7 on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The winner will advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay’s Victor Hedman has not played during this postseason, but was seen skating ahead of Game 7. A photo of Hedman was released by NHL reporter Pierre LeBrun on […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman not returning for Game 7 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell

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Gritty might be the most well-known mascot in the entire National Hockey League and one of the most easily identifiable mascots in all of professional sports, but he has some competition now that is talking quite the big game. The eye-popping, chaotic, googly-eyed orange mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers is known for his knack of […] The post Hurricanes mascot Stormy welcomes ‘muppet reject’ Gritty to hell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

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The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series. Now, Buffalo awaits the winner of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa […] The post Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Rick Tocchet understands how to beat Hurricanes despite Game 1 loss

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The Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Carolina knocked off the Flyers, 3-0. Following the game, Philadelphia’s head coach Rick Tocchet opened up about how to fix the situation. “There’s ways of beating their pressure. We’ve got to find it. You’ve got to skate […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet understands how to beat Hurricanes despite Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Releases Schedule for Second Round Series

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The NHL has revealed the full schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the league set to crown a fresh champion this season.

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