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What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth were knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice on Friday night, losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. It was a disappointing ending to a hugely encouraging campaign for the Mammoth, although head coach Andre Tourigny was confident his club was […] The post What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Both forward Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin […] The post Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks

Connor McDavid was clearly not at 100 percent in the Edmonton Oilers’ six-game, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was one of the catalysts of the team going home early in 2026. On Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, were both playing through fractures […] The post The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs

The Tampa Bay Lightning did what they had to do on Friday evening in Montreal, defeating the Canadiens in a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory at Bell Centre to stave off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and force a decisive Game 7 back in Tampa on Sunday evening. Lightning forward Gage Goncalves buried a rebound […] The post Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s

The Tampa Bay Lightning must find a way to win one more game against the Montreal Canadiens, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Tampa Bay and Montreal are deadlocked 3-3 in the series, after Game 6. Tampa Bay star Corey Perry is in a familiar position, after watching his team win Game 6 on Friday […] The post Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas has the Utah Mammoth of the ropes, and they got a massive boost on Friday night. Golden Knights star Mitch Marner announced his arrival in a big way on the game’s biggest stage. Marner scored in […] The post Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history

The Buffalo Sabres are on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo has won its first playoff series since 2007. They dominated the Boston Bruins on the road in this series. And they can give a big thank you to goaltender Alex Lyon for their victory in this matchup. Lyon did […] The post Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals nasty injury he played through in Sabres series

The Boston Bruins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their loss at home on Friday. The Bruins needed a win to keep their season alive, but they were unable to stop Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres. It was a hard-fought series, especially for defenseman Nikita Zadorov, who battled through a significant […] The post Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals nasty injury he played through in Sabres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Gage Goncalves OT heroics force Game 7 vs. Habs

The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a win in Game 6 to keep their season alive. They had to defeat the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre to live for one more game. Luckily, they got the win they needed, and have forced a Game 7 against the Habs. The game only featured one goal. But […] The post Lightning’s Gage Goncalves OT heroics force Game 7 vs. Habs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win

The Buffalo Sabres needed one more win to advance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had to hit the road and defeat the Boston Bruins in TD Garden to do it. But the opportunity was there, and it was one they did not waste. Alex Tuch scored a goal in the victory, while Tage […] The post Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens get Noah Dobson injury update before Lightning Game 6

The Montreal Canadiens are preparing for Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs have played this series without Noah Dobson to this point, as he recovers from a late-season injury. There was hope he would be back for Game 6, but that won’t happen. Montreal did receive an update on his condition, all […] The post Canadiens get Noah Dobson injury update before Lightning Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep

The Los Angeles Kings are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Ken Holland watched his team put up a decent fight against the Colorado Avalanche. However, Nathan MacKinnon put them to the sword in Game 4, and Los Angeles ended its postseason run without a single win. After the sweep, Holland has […] The post Kings’ Ken Holland defiantly stands by roster decisions after Avalanche sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They went home for Game 5 with the series tied at two, but lost the final two games of their season. After three consecutive losses in the Western Conference Final, Dallas is headed home early […] The post 3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse

The Dallas Stars are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas needed a win on Thursday to keep its season alive. However, Quinn Hughes scored twice for the Minnesota Wild to end Dallas’s season in six games. Head coach Glen Gulutzan and his team are headed toward a longer offseason than they anticipated. Gulutzan […] The post Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It wouldn’t be easy, with Connor McDavid and company looking to force a Game 7. However, Cutter Gauthier and his teammates did not allow Edmonton to secure an extra game in this series. Gauthier scored his fourth goal of the series […] The post Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars

The Minnesota Wild got arguably the toughest draw in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in large part due to the division-based playoff format. Despite boasting one of the highest point totals in the entire NHL, the Wild were forced to play another top team, the Dallas Stars, without home-ice advantage. However, this […] The post Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars

The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the first time since 2015, the Wild have advanced in the postseason after eliminating the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Next up on the schedule for Quinn Hughes and his teammates is Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Hughes is […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes huge Avalanche claim after eliminating Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6

The Minnesota Wild had the chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. And it was an opportunity they did not take for granted. Quinn Hughes scored his first goal of these Stanley Cup Playoffs as Minnesota defeated Dallas in Game 6 to move on to the second round. Hughes went on to score […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes scores twice to eliminate Stars in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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