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The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series over the Minnesota Wild, winning 9-6. In a back-and-forth game that saw a glut of goals, the Avalanche had a major scare, as Cale Makar was injured in the first period. While Makar was injured in the first period, he would be able […] The post What Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar said about injury scare vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes is the gift that keeps on giving for the team in the 2026 NHL playoffs. In fact, Hughes made franchise history during Game 1 of the Wild’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. With an assist in the first period and a goal in […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper shared a new Victor Hedman update before the road games against the Montreal Canadiens.
In what was likely the most difficult trade in the last several decades for the Vancouver Canucks, they dealt team captain and former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild in the middle of December.In return, the Canucks received forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, defencemen Zeev Buium, and Minnesota’s 2026 first-round pick.At […] The post Canucks’ Jim Rutherford Reveals The Truth About Quinn Hughes Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for a difficult Round 1 series against the Montreal Canadiens, which begins in the Sunshine State on Sunday evening. Things will get even more challenging without captain Victor Hedman, who, according to head coach Jon Cooper, is not an option for the team as of now. “Jon Cooper with […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Rangers are preparing to continue their retool this summer. New York finished as the worst team in the Eastern Conference, with just 77 points on the year. Some players on this roster will be skating with new teams in 2026-27. Depending on how long the retool takes, stars such as Adam Fox […] The post Adam Fox opens up on future with Rangers amid impending retool appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL Norris Trophy rankings: A clear favorite emerges from the pack sportingnews.com
There was a beautiful sight on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, as star defenseman Cale Makar was spotted back joining the Avs for a full practice. There was visual proof of this as well, with play-by-play announcer Marc Moser sharing a photo of Makar working with the team. Moser used his artistic […] The post Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hall of Famer Chris Pronger leaves Evan Bouchard off his Norris ballot despite the Oilers defenseman leading NHL blueliners in scoring.
Amid controversy surrounding Evan Bouchard's fit for the Norris Trophy, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman has expressed his faith in the defenseman's abilities.
Evan Bouchard’s Norris Trophy bid faces scrutiny as 3-time winner Chris Chelios makes argument against Oilers star despite a standout 91-point season.
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk leaves Oilers star Evan Bouchard off his list of top three Norris Trophy contenders.
The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They have 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points. But before they try to clinch their second Stanley Cup of this era, they have a big injury to monitor. The Avalanche are still […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
PHWA voter sparks backlash after using Olympic play in Norris debate, with analysts defending Evan Bouchard’s regular-season case.
Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season with the New York Islanders may have been one of the best in recent NHL history. Sometimes it’s easier for a forward to enter the league and contribute in his first season, but it’s rare for a defenseman to fit as seamlessly as Schaefer has. In his case, doing it as […] The post Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Bieksa gets bluntly honest about Oilers' Evan Bouchard being a serious Norris Trophy contender Sportskeeda
The Colorado Avalanche will be missing the services of star defenseman Cale Makar for at least the next few games, according to Avs head coach Jared Bednar. “He’s doing OK,” Bednar said on Wednesday before sharing that the blueliner will be sidelined for now, via NHL.com. “He’s going to miss some time, though. Like nothing […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss games with injury, expected back for playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chris Pronger makes the case for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard's candidature for the Norris Trophy while setting expectations straight for the blueliner.
The next Colorado Avalanche injury update could have devastating news as one renowned medical expert fears the worst. The post Avalanche Injury Update: Medical Expert Fears Worst for Makar appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Evan Bouchard leads NHL defensemen with 84 points, potentially overcoming a turnover narrative in the Norris Trophy race.
