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Mitch Marner gets brutally honest on Golden Knights’ play despite Game 1 win

The Vegas Golden Knights are out to a good start in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas has a 1-0 lead, after defeating Anaheim 3-1 on Monday. Despite the win, Golden Knights winger Mitch Marner is looking for more with his team’s play. “I don’t think anyone in that locker room […] The post Mitch Marner gets brutally honest on Golden Knights’ play despite Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Rick Tocchet had a powerful quote after Game 2 collapse vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers have their backs firmly against the wall after two games in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They are now trailing Carolina 2-0 after suffering a 3-2 defeat in Game 2 of the series on Monday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. It was an especially tough loss to swallow for … The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet had a powerful quote after Game 2 collapse vs. Hurricanes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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What Rick Tocchet said about Flyers’ Game 2 overtime loss vs. Hurricanes

The Philadelphia Flyers are in a hole in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Philadelphia is now down 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes, after losing 3-2 in overtime Monday. Flyers coach Rick Tocchet was still pleased with his team’s effort, despite the loss. “We played a good hockey game. It was well-fought by both teams,” Tocchet said, […] The post What Rick Tocchet said about Flyers’ Game 2 overtime loss vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: What Auston Matthews must see from new front office to stick around

It was a disaster of a season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, finishing in last place in the Atlantic Division. This led the Maple Leafs to revamp the front office, as Mats Sundin comes in as a senior advisor and John Chayka as the new general manager. The new front office needs to decide on […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: What Auston Matthews must see from new front office to stick around appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev’s immediate reaction to Game 1 winner vs. Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Anaheim Ducks. It was a tight game throughout, but Ivan Barbashev scored the game-winning goal for the Golden Knights. After the game, Barbashev spoke about the game-clinching goal, per Paul Delos Santo of NHL.com. “I just tried to put the […] The post Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev’s immediate reaction to Game 1 winner vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Victor Hedman breaks silence on mental health absence that kept him out of playoffs

Victor Hedman was not an option for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their fourth consecutive first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and the captain made an announcement about his mental health on Tuesday. “I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and all of my career in this organization. Wearing this jersey […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman breaks silence on mental health absence that kept him out of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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