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Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season

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.

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Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status

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.

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Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar fires back at doubters after clinching playoff berth

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.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer reveals veteran’s joke after tying NHL record

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.

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What if Alex Ovechkin retires? Capitals GM ready for ‘offseason choose-your-own adventure book’

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.

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Blue Jackets dealt brutal Damon Severson update amid playoff race

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.

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Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout

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.

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Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth

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.

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Penguins’ Erik Karlsson keeps it simple on what went wrong in Lightning loss

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.

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Devils shut down 31-point rookie with upper-body injury

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.

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Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin reveals goalie he wants to fight after Jacob Markstrom tussle

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.

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Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Still, they have lost three straight, and the Jackets are coming off a bad loss to the Boston Bruins. After a rough stretch of play, but with the playoffs in reach, head coach Rick Bowness sent a […] The post Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Patrick Roy reveals advice to Ilya Sorokin amid demanding stretch

As the New York Islanders look to run at the playoffs in 2026, they are in a demanding stretch of the season. This has put a lot of pressure on goaltender Ilya Sorokin. After a rough start a week ago against the Montreal Canadiens, Sorokin bounced back with his best performance against the Columbus Blue […] The post Islanders’ Patrick Roy reveals advice to Ilya Sorokin amid demanding stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Sidney Crosby seen after game not limping with no brace

During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against the Ottawa Senators, Sidney Crosby exited with an apparent injury. But there may be some good news. The latest Crosby injury update revealed that he was not seen limping or wearing a brace after the game, according to Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe. “So, regarding Sid: Bad news: He took […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby seen after game not limping with no brace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Worrying Health Update On Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby Released

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the surprise teams in the National Hockey League this season despite widespread projections prior to the campaign that they would come nowhere close to a postseason spot.However, there’s a chance that they may have to trudge forward as they did following the resumption of the schedule following the […] The post Worrying Health Update On Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby Released appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rangers end putrid season with slight positive for fans

It has been a disaster of a season for the New York Rangers. The Rangers have been eliminated from playoff contention and also just hit a new low point against the Ottawa Senators. While it has been a horrible season, Rangers fans got some good news on Thursday, according to Mollie Walker of The New […] The post Rangers end putrid season with slight positive for fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zach Weresnki is willing Blue Jackets to the playoffs with another epic performance

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not made the playoffs since the 2019-20 season. This year, the Blue Jackets are making a push to return to the playoffs. On Tuesday night, they made another step towards the playoffs with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. While the team struggled early in the game, Zach Werenski continued […] The post Zach Weresnki is willing Blue Jackets to the playoffs with another epic performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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