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Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage

Chris Finch wants every official and the entire NBA world to be more discerning when it comes to Victor Wembanyama’s blocks. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was critical of the officiating during his team’s 104-102 Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup. Wembanyama blocked an … The post Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Finch doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s blocks

On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves scraped by with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It wasn’t enough for the defensive-oriented Spurs, despite Victor Wembanyama making history with 12 blocks. However, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch questioned the legitimacy of Wembanyama’s blocks, accusing him of goaltending […] The post Chris Finch doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild making critical lineup change for Game 2 vs. Avalanche

For the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Filip Gustavsson is going to be between the pipes for the Minnesota Wild. Rookie Jesper Wallstedt was excellent for the team in their thrilling first-round series win over the Dallas Stars, but the high-flying Colorado Avalanche hung eight goals on him in a 9-6 final […] The post Wild making critical lineup change for Game 2 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Had a Couple Uncalled Goaltendings”: Chris Finch Questions Legitimacy of Victor Wembanyama’s Blocks After Record Setting Night

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch suggested officials missed goaltending calls on Victor Wembanyama after his record-setting 12-block performance in Game 1.

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Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. wants Victor Wembanyama to know that he’s going to keep coming at him for the rest of their Western Conference semis. The San Antonio Spurs star emphatically blocked Shannon twice on Monday in the opening minute of Game 1 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. It was … The post Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1

Victor Wembanyama threw a block party on Monday night, but not everyone was happy about it. The San Antonio Spurs star swatted every shot in sight in Game 1 of his team’s Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wemby had three blocks in the opening few minutes, with each drawing a louder applause … The post Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid admitted that he led an “average team” this year, which is why they were eliminated in the playoffs. In a first-round playoff upset, the Anaheim Ducks beat the Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. For the Oilers, this is a disheartening loss after the team went […] The post Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year appeared first on HEAVY.

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Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt gets brutally honest on play in Game 5 despite win

The Minnesota Wild had only been up 3-2 in a first-round series once in franchise history, but they’ve doubled that number in 2026 after beating the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. They’ll now have a chance to close out the series in the State of Hockey […] The post Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt gets brutally honest on play in Game 5 despite win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram said after clutch Game 5 performance vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers avoided elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Goaltending has been an issue for the Oilers so far in the series, but it was not in Game 5. Connor Ingram returned to the net for Game 5 after not playing Game 4 […] The post What Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram said after clutch Game 5 performance vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success

The Colorado Avalanche had a bulletproof goaltending tandem over the past two seasons with Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood. The pair worked perfectly together, as it seemed like there was always one of them who was at the top of their game to take the reins. It could’ve easily been Blackwood for Round 1 of […] The post Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers Connected to Former Stanley Cup Winning Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping this is the year they finally breakthrough in the playoffs and take home the Stanley Cup. They have come close the last two seasons as they have lost both years in the final to the Florida Panthers.The position on the Oilers that is once again the topic of discussion in […] The post Oilers Connected to Former Stanley Cup Winning Goalie appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership

The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year. The tandem has taken Colorado by storm, taking control of the crease at different times to provide the Avalanche with a solid base for […] The post AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canes are in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season and are looking for their sixth straight first-round win. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen spoke about how fired up the Raleigh fans were for Game 1. “It’s pretty […] The post Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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3 Golden Knights-Mammoth bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Stanley Cup playoffs are set to begin on Saturday. The Utah Mammoth will face the Vegas Golden Knights, as Game 1 between the Mammoth and Golden Knights is set for Sunday. The Golden Knights head to the playoffs for a fourth straight season and eighth time in their nine seasons of existence. The Golden […] The post 3 Golden Knights-Mammoth bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Hurricanes-Senators bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators are set for a first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. Carolina will be the host team after clinching the best record in the Eastern Conference this season. Ottawa is thrilled just to be in the playoffs, going 26-12-6 from New Year’s on to snag the final spot. We have the […] The post 3 Hurricanes-Senators bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Red Wings’ NHL Draft success should not save Steve Yzerman’s job

Steve Yzerman’s Detroit Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs again. For the 10th consecutive season, there will be no postseason action in Hockeytown. Detroit lost to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday by a score of 5-3. And it condemned them to another lost season. This time, things did not need to be […] The post Why Red Wings’ NHL Draft success should not save Steve Yzerman’s job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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