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Oilers Just Dropped a Major Hint About Leon Draisaitl’s Game 1 Status

To nobody’s surprise, the Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are hoping that the third time will be the charm for them in 2026.The Oilers are the two-time defending Western Conference champions, but saw their dreams of bringing the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton for what would have been the first […] The post Oilers Just Dropped a Major Hint About Leon Draisaitl’s Game 1 Status appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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

The Ottawa Senators stormed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 15-5-2 record in their final 22 games. They slipped in the first game of the postseason, losing 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Throughout the season, goaltending was an issue in Ottawa, even though they got a good performance on Saturday. Even after Linus Ullmark’s […] The post Senators’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-0 in the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canes are in the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season and are looking for their sixth straight first-round win. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen spoke about how fired up the Raleigh fans were for Game 1. “It’s pretty […] The post Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen’s ‘mind-blowing’ admission after Game 1 heroics vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For the first time since 2002, the Colorado Avalanche, who won the Presidents’ Trophy, and the Los Angeles Kings will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, renewing a long-dormant postseason rivalry between the two Western Conference clubs. For fans of both teams who are old enough to remember their last playoff meeting, the Kings pushed […] The post 3 Avalanche-Kings bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why insider would be ‘surprised’ if Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doesn’t play Game 1 vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to face off against the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has been hurt, and fans are wondering when he will get back on the ice in this series. It appears one insider is giving even more information about the star’s status. Draisaitl was […] The post Why insider would be ‘surprised’ if Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl doesn’t play Game 1 vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Jake Oettinger defends himself after Game 1 brings back benching questions

The Dallas Stars got blitzed by the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, 6-1. It was a rough way for the Stars to open their Stanley Cup Playoff run. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger is defending himself from critics, who were frustrated with his Game 1 performance. “I think the last goal was bad, but I think I […] The post Stars’ Jake Oettinger defends himself after Game 1 brings back benching questions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miro Heiskanen says quiet part out loud about Stars’ insane losing streak in Game 1s

The Dallas Stars are quite used to losing the first games of their respective playoffs series. That trend continued on Saturday. Dallas dropped the first game of their series with the Minnesota Wild, by a 6-1 score. It was yet another disappointing effort from the Stars to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs. “Losing this Game […] The post Miro Heiskanen says quiet part out loud about Stars’ insane losing streak in Game 1s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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19-year-old drops truth bomb after making history in Flyers playoff debut vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers got a huge win in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Flyers 19-year-old winger Porter Martone was the big hero, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 victory. He is now the youngest Flyers player ever to score a goal in his postseason debut, per ESPN. […] The post 19-year-old drops truth bomb after making history in Flyers playoff debut vs. Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Penguins flopped hard in Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a disappointing game to the Philadelphia Flyers, in Game 1 of their playoff series. Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh Saturday, 3-2. The Penguins are doing some soul-searching about what went wrong. “We got away from things that worked,” first-year Penguins coach Dan Muse said, per ESPN. “Part of that is intensity. Everything is […] The post Why Penguins flopped hard in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

What has been one of the most miserable seasons in the history of the Vancouver Canucks finally comes to a merciful end this week, as they finished well outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a paltry record of 25-48-8, good for dead last in the NHL’s Pacific Division. It could be a major offseason […] The post 3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff

It didn’t take long before sparks flew in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal providing the fireworks right from the opening game of the NHL postseason. Tkachuk and Staal dropped the gloves just seconds into Game 1 of the first-round matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on … The post Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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