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Stars’ Jake Oettinger defends himself after Game 1 brings back benching questions

The Dallas Stars got blitzed by the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, 6-1. It was a rough way for the Stars to open their Stanley Cup Playoff run. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger is defending himself from critics, who were frustrated with his Game 1 performance. “I think the last goal was bad, but I think I […] The post Stars’ Jake Oettinger defends himself after Game 1 brings back benching questions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miro Heiskanen says quiet part out loud about Stars’ insane losing streak in Game 1s

The Dallas Stars are quite used to losing the first games of their respective playoffs series. That trend continued on Saturday. Dallas dropped the first game of their series with the Minnesota Wild, by a 6-1 score. It was yet another disappointing effort from the Stars to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs. “Losing this Game […] The post Miro Heiskanen says quiet part out loud about Stars’ insane losing streak in Game 1s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) will open their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series on Saturday against the Dallas Stars (50-20-12). Heading into the series, the main uncertainty for the Wild was their choice in goal. That has been clarified by head coach John Hynes, who confirmed on Friday that Jesper Wallstedt will start Game 1. […] The post Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026?

After 1,312 games, the 2025-26 NHL regular season has finally reached its conclusion. And served its primary purpose: cutting the 32-team field down to 16. After nearly seven months of hockey, it’s time for the greatest postseason in all of sports to begin. And what better way to kick off the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs than […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 11 Active NHL Players Who’ve Racked Up The Most Points In The Playoffs

NHL players have a tendency to take their game to the next level when the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll around. You’re just asking for fans to turn on you if you disappear when they get underway, but that’s not the case with the active players who’ve recorded the most points in the postseason. These are […] The post The 11 Active NHL Players Who’ve Racked Up The Most Points In The Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.

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Full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule, Updated Bracket and Results

Follow the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with an updated schedule, bracket and scores from the NHL postseason.

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NHL Makes Announcement Before 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The NHL unveiled what's next after the regular season ended and with the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting on Saturday.

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Poll: Who Will Win the Stanley Cup?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NHL playoffs begin Saturday. The race for the Stanley Cup begins with three Game 1s: Ottawa Senators ...

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3 Stars-Wild bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff

One of the biggest match-ups in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features two teams from the Central Division as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild prepare to face off. Not only are the two teams playoff-bound, but the Stars and Wild are two of the best in the NHL. The Stars will […] The post 3 Stars-Wild bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Power Ranking The Most Likely Stanley Cup Winners Of The 2026 Playoffs

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are imminent. All 16 teams punched their ticket to the postseason, the matchups are set, and now hockey fans get to sit back, (not) relax, and enjoy the most intense postseason across all the major sports. During the final slate of regular season play, and with the 16 Playoffs teams […] The post Power Ranking The Most Likely Stanley Cup Winners Of The 2026 Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.

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The 11 NHL Players Who Had To Wait The Longest Before Winning Their First Stanley Cup

Every NHL player grows up dreaming about the day they earn the right to raise the Stanley Cup. Most of them will never get the chance to realize it, and there are some others who had to wait a very long time before it finally came true. These are the NHL players who played the […] The post The 11 NHL Players Who Had To Wait The Longest Before Winning Their First Stanley Cup appeared first on BroBible.

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Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years

The last time the Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs, the movie Fast Five was about to hit theaters. The Fast and Furious series has seen six movies released since then, but the Sabres have not seen a playoff team. Now, the Sabres are playoff-bound and have won the division for the first time since 2010, […] The post Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms

Hockey fans, the time has finally come. The last edition of ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings before the best postseason in all of sports. This time next week, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be underway to determine the champion of the league’s 109th campaign. Over six months since the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks kicked off […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Minnesota Wild May Start Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 of Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild have a choice to make about the man in the net to begin the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.As expected, the Wild will take on the Dallas Stars in the first round of the tournament. This is something that’s seemed obvious since January. Minnesota had a chance to go for home-ice advantage in […] The post Minnesota Wild May Start Jesper Wallstedt in Game 1 of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz both likely out until playoffs

The Dallas Stars have just two games left in the regular season and have already locked up a first-round matchup with the Minnesota Wild, with home-ice advantage. Last time the Stars faced the Wild, Miro Heiskanen left the game with an injury. As the Stars prepare for their first-round playoff series, scheduled to begin April 18, […] The post Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz both likely out until playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 12: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Sunday, Apr. 12 NHL schedule with the biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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