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What Avalanche star Cale Makar said about Game 3 disaster after injury return

The Colorado Avalanche stunningly dropped the first two games of the Western Conference Finals at home against the Vegas Golden Knights, but the return of star defenseman Cale Makar seemed to energize them in Game 3. Makar missed the first two games of the series with a shoulder injury, but he helped the Avs get […] The post What Avalanche star Cale Makar said about Game 3 disaster after injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar gets predictably cryptic Game 3 injury update from Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche are down 2-0 in the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost both games at home without their superstar defenseman, and still don’t know if they are getting him back. Avalanche superstar Cale Makar has not played against the Golden Knights due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Jared […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar gets predictably cryptic Game 3 injury update from Jared Bednar appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche dealt another brutal Cale Makar update ahead of Game 2 vs. Golden Knights

The Colorado Avalanche missed Cale Makar dearly in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Wednesday — and they’ll now try to avoid falling into a 2-0 series hole without their superstar defenseman. Despite being spotted at Friday’s optional skate and taking reps on the first power-play unit, Makar will miss Game 2 against […] The post Avalanche dealt another brutal Cale Makar update ahead of Game 2 vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres have forced a Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens. And they can thank Rasmus Dahlin for helping keep their season alive for at least one more game. The captain led by example with his incredible performance on the road in Montreal on Saturday night. Dahlin scored 32 seconds into the game on […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin joins elite playoff club with Game 6 win vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores 32 seconds into Game 6 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres need a win in Game 6 over the Montreal Canadiens to keep their season alive. Buffalo lost Game 5 on home ice after dominating the first period. They trail 3-2 in the series, but thankfully, Rasmus Dahlin led by example early in Game 6. The Sabres captain did not waste any time […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin scores 32 seconds into Game 6 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer gets ‘generational’ label from 5-time Norris Trophy winner

The New York Islanders pick first overall in the 2025 draft, and it’s safe to say they hit a home run. Matthew Schaefer won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, the sixth in Islanders history, before turning 19 years old. He became the first defenseman in history to win the title unanimously, and […] The post Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer gets ‘generational’ label from 5-time Norris Trophy winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar said about injury scare vs. Wild

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.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

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.

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Canucks’ Jim Rutherford Reveals The Truth About Quinn Hughes Trade

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.

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Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens

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.

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Adam Fox opens up on future with Rangers amid impending retool

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.

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Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic

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.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury

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.

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Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season

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.

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