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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2

The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, completing a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators in quick fashion. They now await the winner of who ultimately comes out on top in the ongoing series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, the latter […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour provides key updates on 2 injured players ahead of Round 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Miro Heiskanen reveals ‘biggest issue’ in tight Game 5 loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars have watched a 2-1 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Minnesota Wild evaporate in a span of 72 hours, and they’re now facing elimination following a 4-2 loss in Game 5 at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday. After losing two straight to their Central Division rivals, the […] The post Stars’ Miro Heiskanen reveals ‘biggest issue’ in tight Game 5 loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s ‘positive’ Victor Hedman update later comes with harsh jolt of reality

The Tampa Bay Lightning have evened up their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. They have done this without the services of Lightning captain Victor Hedman. On Tuesday, Hedman was on the ice at practice, and while Lightning coach Jon Cooper did not provide a timeline for his return, there was a positive […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s ‘positive’ Victor Hedman update later comes with harsh jolt of reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres Fans Create Electric Scene By Belting Out ‘O Canada’ After Anthem Singer’s Mic Malfunctions

The Buffalo Sabres had the chance to win a playoff series for the first time in 19 years when they hosted the Bruins on Tuesday night. The national anthem singer encountered an issue when she stepped onto the ice ahead of that contest, but we were treated to an awesome moment when fans at the […] The post Sabres Fans Create Electric Scene By Belting Out ‘O Canada’ After Anthem Singer’s Mic Malfunctions appeared first on BroBible.

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What Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram said after clutch Game 5 performance vs. Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers avoided elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Goaltending has been an issue for the Oilers so far in the series, but it was not in Game 5. Connor Ingram returned to the net for Game 5 after not playing Game 4 […] The post What Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram said after clutch Game 5 performance vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers captain Connor McDavid makes 1 thing crystal clear after Game 5 win

The Edmonton Oilers secured a 4-1 win in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Anaheim Ducks, staving off elimination. Heading into the game with the Ducks, there were questions about the availability of Oilers star Connor McDavid. McDavid played in the game and registered two assists. After the contest, he spoke […] The post Oilers captain Connor McDavid makes 1 thing crystal clear after Game 5 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Key Sabres forward leaves Game 5 vs. Bruins with lower-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to close out the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After two convincing wins in Boston, Buffalo is on the doorstep of its first playoff series win since 2007. But the Sabres will have to do it without forward Noah Ostlund, who […] The post Key Sabres forward leaves Game 5 vs. Bruins with lower-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Ducks’ Lukas Dostal managed Connor McDavid’s speed in vital Game 4 win

Through four games, the Anaheim Ducks have done something that only the Florida Panthers have been able to do over the past two Stanley Cup Playoffs, and that’s stop the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks are now up 3-1 in the series as the series shifts back to Edmonton, and a big reason is how Lukas […] The post How Ducks’ Lukas Dostal managed Connor McDavid’s speed in vital Game 4 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success

The Colorado Avalanche had a bulletproof goaltending tandem over the past two seasons with Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood. The pair worked perfectly together, as it seemed like there was always one of them who was at the top of their game to take the reins. It could’ve easily been Blackwood for Round 1 of […] The post Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood gets 100% real on ‘long road’ to playoff success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers superstar Connor McDavid’s absence from morning skate rings alarm bells

Connor McDavid has not been operating at full health for the Edmonton Oilers in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks — and his absence from morning skate ahead of a potential elimination Game 5 is not a great sign. “No sign of Connor McDavid as the Oilers morning skate begins at […] The post Oilers superstar Connor McDavid’s absence from morning skate rings alarm bells appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Roope Hintz dealt yet another brutal injury update

The Dallas Stars are in a battle with the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they could really use the return of Roope Hintz from an injury he suffered in the regular season. The absence of Hintz leaves a massive hole down the middle of their top-six forward group, […] The post Stars’ Roope Hintz dealt yet another brutal injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny gets real on Game 4 loss to Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth erased a three-goal deficit in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center on Monday — but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Despite scoring four unanswered goals to take a 4-3 lead in the third period, the Knights tied things up with 10 […] The post Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny gets real on Game 4 loss to Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch drops truth bomb ahead of do-or-die Game 5

It’s been just over a week since the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs commenced — and the Edmonton Oilers are already down to their last loss. Trailing 3-1 against the Anaheim Ducks after back-to-back defeats on the road, the Oil will need to win three games in a row if they hope to keep the dream […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch drops truth bomb ahead of do-or-die Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marco Sturm reveals how Bruins can get back in series in Game 5

The Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After splitting the first two games of the series in Buffalo, the Bruins lost the next two games at home, including a Game 4 in which the Buffalo Sabres embarrassed the Bruins. As the team prepares for a do-or-die Game 5, […] The post Marco Sturm reveals how Bruins can get back in series in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predictions and Results

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will provide hockey fans with plenty of excitement as their favorite stars battle for the ultimate prize. The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predictions and Results appeared first on HEAVY.

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Flyers coach Rick Tocchet teases more lineup changes after Game 5 loss

The Philadelphia Flyers were unable to complete the sweep of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Heading into Game 5, Flyers coach Rick Tocchet made a lineup change, sitting Matvei Michkov as a healthy scratch. After falling in Game 5, 3-2, the Flyers will have another chance to close […] The post Flyers coach Rick Tocchet teases more lineup changes after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore’s immediate reaction to Game 4 OT winner

The Vegas Golden Knights have tied their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Utah Mammoth. It took overtime for the Golden Knights to get the win, as Shea Theodore found the back of the net and Vegas won 5-4. After the game, Theodore spoke about the victory, according to Matt Komma of NHL.com. “I really […] The post Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore’s immediate reaction to Game 4 OT winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryan Rust gets real on Penguins’ comeback push vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins took care of business in Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Penguins took a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers to force a Game 6 and stave off elimination one more game. The Penguins took a 3-2 victory, winning two straight elimination games. After the victory, Bryan Rust […] The post Bryan Rust gets real on Penguins’ comeback push vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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