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Lindy Ruff reveals adjustment Sabres must make ahead of Game 3 vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins are tied in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series headed into Game 3. Buffalo pulled off an insane comeback in Game 1, scoring four consecutive goals in the third period. They could not quite pull off that comeback in Game 2, forcing a series tie. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff knows […] The post Lindy Ruff reveals adjustment Sabres must make ahead of Game 3 vs. Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wyatt Johnston’s immediate reaction to playing Stars’ OT hero in Game 3

The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime, taking a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After taking a 2-1 lead, they were down 3-2 heading into the third period. Matt Duchene tied the game in the third, and Wyatt Johnston won the game for the Stars over 40 minutes later. […] The post Wyatt Johnston’s immediate reaction to playing Stars’ OT hero in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops cold truth on Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey

The Carolina Hurricanes are hoping to advance in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina is off to a good start. The club leads the Ottawa Senators in their series, 2-0. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour is speaking out about what his team needs to do, ahead of Game 3. “If you think anything but your best […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops cold truth on Stanley Cup Playoffs hockey appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench

The Colorado Avalanche tallied a franchise-best 121 points with a 55-16-11 record this season. The only time the Avs won more games in a single campaign was when they claimed their most recent Stanley Cup championship. So, one can only imagine how boisterous the home crowd was in Ball Arena. Add in a potentially game-saving […] The post Avalanche fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind Kings’ bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Hagel makes Lightning history with ultra-rare feat vs. Canadiens

The small but mighty Brandon Hagel did it all for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens. It started with him getting the first goal of the game, which led to him one-punching Juraj Slafkovsky to get the home crowd back into the game when the Canadiens […] The post Brandon Hagel makes Lightning history with ultra-rare feat vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s JJ Moser nets overtime winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2, tying the Stanley Cup Playoffs series at one. JJ Moser scored the overtime winner for the Lightning after they dominated the entire extra frame. Habs goalie Jakub Dobes stood tall for over half the frame, but Moser scored 12:48 into overtime. THE LIGHTNING […] The post Lightning’s JJ Moser nets overtime winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Habs won Game 1 in overtime on the road, putting the Bolts on their heels. Game 2 has been nasty, and Brandon Hagel of the Lightning and Juraj Slafkovsky of the […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership

The Colorado Avalanche’s goaltending future looked bleak at the start of the 2024-25 season, until the new tandem of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood hit the scene midway through the year. The tandem has taken Colorado by storm, taking control of the crease at different times to provide the Avalanche with a solid base for […] The post AHL stint led to Scott Wedgewood-Mackenzie Blackwood Avalanche partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Dickinson, Kasperi Kapanen double-down with back-to-back Oilers goals

The Edmonton Oilers are always a threat to challenge for the Stanley Cup once the playoffs roll around, despite how they may look during the season. The team has persevered through bad trades, injuries to a superstar, and poor goaltending to grab the second seed in the Pacific Division and face the Anaheim Ducks in […] The post Jason Dickinson, Kasperi Kapanen double-down with back-to-back Oilers goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Leon Draisaitl, Jason Dickinson ready for Oilers in Game 1 vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers will have their hands full with the high-flying Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While the Oilers have other issues this season, one massive one entering the playoffs was the injury status of superstar Leon Draisaitl. The forward missed the last month of the season with a […] The post Leon Draisaitl, Jason Dickinson ready for Oilers in Game 1 vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights’ Mark Stone sets franchise record in Game 1 win vs. Mammoth

The Vegas Golden Knights opened the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena, taking a 1-0 series lead. Utah struck first when Logan Cooley scored with 11 seconds left in the opening period, the first playoff goal in […] The post Golden Knights’ Mark Stone sets franchise record in Game 1 win vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky stuns Lightning with feat not seen before in Habs history

The Montreal Canadiens drew first blood in their NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs got the job done in Game 1 Sunday night, as they took down Tampa Bay to the tune of a 4-3 score via overtime at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The Canadiens leaned on a […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky stuns Lightning with feat not seen before in Habs history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning are taking on the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa and Montreal officially began their matchup on Sunday evening in Tampa. It’s been a back-and-forth game, but it’s also a notable one for Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning enjoyed a second-period blitz where they […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mammoth’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For the first time since 2020, when they were known as the Arizona Coyotes, the Utah Mammoth are heading to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marks the first time that Stanley Cup Playoff hockey will be played in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center, a venue known over the years for hosting several thrilling […] The post Mammoth’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings coach demands ‘meaner’ Game 2 performance after loss to Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings did just enough at the end of the regular season to garner the No. 8 spot in the NHL’s Western Conference playoff structure. That has put them in the uncomfortable position of having to battle the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche in their opening round playoff series. The first game of the series […] The post Kings coach demands ‘meaner’ Game 2 performance after loss to Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Los Angeles Kings have begun their quest for a third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Unfortunately, that quest got off to a rough start on Sunday afternoon. The Kings fell in Game 1 of the first round to the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. The Kings and […] The post What DJ Smith expects from Kings after crushing Game 1 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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