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The New Jersey Devils have been arguably the most dangerous team in the NHL when trailing in games so far in 2026-27.Few teams have come close to the Devils in come-from-behind wins. Heading into Thursday’s slate of games, the Devils own six comeback wins.With 10 wins overall, New Jersey has come back and won 60 […] The post Devils Own A Winning Habit No NHL Team Has Matched This Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Connor Hellebuyck has fit like a glove with his new team, backstopping the New Jersey Devils to victories in each of his first three starts, the most recent a 4-3 shootout triumph over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. In the process, the American joined a franchise list that features only three […] The post Devils’ Connor Hellebuyck joins exclusive franchise club in win vs. Oilers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Columbus Blue Jackets continue to struggle in seemingly perpetual mediocrity, they find themselves at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings with a pedestrian 5-7 record through their first 12 games of the 2026-27 campaign. Their season began on the heels of a major trade that saw them deal Kirill Marchenko to the […] The post NHL rumors: The 5 teams linked to Blue Jackets’ Dmitri Voronkov appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin could become a trade candidate after the new year as his contract protection narrows.
The Philadelphia Flyers executed a few key roster moves ahead tonight’s matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, headlined by defensemen Cam York from injured reserve and the recall of forward Jacob Gaucher. Transactions: Forward Jacob Gaucher has been recalled from the @LVPhantoms (AHL). Additionally, defenseman Cam York has been activated off injured reserve. Defenseman Rasmus […] The post Flyers’ Jacob Gaucher & Cam York Back on the Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
Former Stanley Cup-winning head coach Peter Laviolette, who had led the New York Rangers to the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s best regular season team for 2023-24 and a berth in the Eastern Conference Final, was terminated by GM Chris Dury in 2025 after failing to reach the postseason. The Rangers then hired former Pittsburgh […] The post Peter Laviolette Pulls Curtain Back on Time With Rangers appeared first on HEAVY.
The Metropolitan Division is officially a gauntlet of goaltending.
The New York Rangers are one of the most surprising teams in the NHL through the early part of the season as they are in second place in the Metropolitan Division, just two points behind the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. In an effort to improve the overall depth of their forward group, the Rangers […] The post Rangers add veteran forward amid hot start to 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Capitals have made a decision with trade-deadline acquisition Timothy Liljegren.
The New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck opened up on Friday about a severe medical scare early in the season, revealing he suffered a bacterial lung infection that required surgery and an extended hospital stay. Trocheck said the issue was initially mistaken for back spasms, but it worsened during an Oct. 9 game against the […] The post Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jackets extend Rick Bowness after late-season collapse, backing his harsh locker-room critique to drive a culture change and push Columbus back into playoff contention.
Rick Bowness unloads on Blue Jackets after late-season collapse, questioning effort and culture as Columbus falls short of the Stanley Cup playoffs
The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the last, losing seven of their final eight games — all in regulation — to drop out of a postseason slot entirely. It was […] The post Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Flyers took a 3-2 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. The victory clinched the Flyers’ first playoff berth since 2020, as the team will finish third in the Metropolitan Division. As the building erupted in celebration, Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar took time to speak with NBC Sports on the bench and fire […] The post Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar fires back at doubters after clinching playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren missed Wednesday’s win over the Maple Leafs.
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has made NHL history all season long. He is putting the finishing touches on one of the best rookie seasons of all-time. New Islanders coach Pete DeBoer got his first look at the 18-year-old star. And Schaefer used that opportunity to tie another record against the Toronto Maple Leafs. […] The post Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer reveals veteran’s joke after tying NHL record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Capitals are unlikely to make the playoffs in 2025-26. After winning the Metropolitan Division a year ago, they have regressed tremendously this year and are looking to the future. That future may not include Alex Ovechkin, whose contract with the Capitals expires at the end of this year. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick […] The post What if Alex Ovechkin retires? Capitals GM ready for ‘offseason choose-your-own adventure book’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NY Islanders fire Patrick Roy late, hire Peter DeBoer in bold playoff push.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered a huge setback in their playoff push, as defenseman Damon Severson will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after undergoing shoulder surgery performed on Thursday, the team announced Friday. Severson sustained the injury during the third period of Columbus’ March 26 matchup against the Montreal Canadiens after […] The post Blue Jackets dealt brutal Damon Severson update amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The whole hockey world sat and waited for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ bubble to burst after they hired Rick Bowness as their new head coach and went on a stunning run to get into a playoff spot. At one point, Columbus made it to second in the Metropolitan Division and looked like one of the […] The post Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a two-game winning streak going before getting tripped up on Thursday night by the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The Lightning struck first with a goal by forward Anthony Cirelli in the opening period before the Penguins responded with back-to-back goals by forwards Rickard Rakell and Egor […] The post Penguins’ Erik Karlsson keeps it simple on what went wrong in Lightning loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It has been a difficult season for the New Jersey Devils this year, as they sit in seventh in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils have had some resilient wins as of late, but it may be too little too late for the team. Now, more bad news has come for the team, as their 31-point […] The post Devils shut down 31-point rookie with upper-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Rangers took on the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. And the game featured a rare goalie fight between Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom. These goalies threw down the mitts and delivered haymakers in the Rangers’ defensive zone on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. WE GOT ANOTHER GOALIE FIGHT THIS TIME SHESTERKIN […] The post Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin reveals goalie he wants to fight after Jacob Markstrom tussle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
