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Stanley Cup Playoffs

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Flyers’ Rick Tocchet tips cap to Penguins after Game 5 loss

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The Philadelphia Flyers had the chance to eliminate the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. The Flyers failed to sweep Pittsburgh out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But they still owned a 3-1 series lead. Head coach Rick Tocchet believed his team had the manpower to win the game. Unfortunately for him, this didn’t happen. […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet tips cap to Penguins after Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Senators’ Artem Zub learned from Stanley Cup Playoff injury

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The Ottawa Senators battled injuries to their defensemen throughout the regular season, which was a major reason they were on the bubble for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. At a certain point this season, one of the only NHL regulars left in the lineup was Artem Zub, who played 81 games for the Senators, recording a […] The post What Senators’ Artem Zub learned from Stanley Cup Playoff injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Linus Ullmark shouts out Senators fan’s inspirational playoff sign

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The Ottawa Senators suffered a devastating sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the blame for the Senators’ struggles can’t be placed on Linus Ullmark, who kept his team in it for four games with a ton of highlight reel saves. It has been […] The post Linus Ullmark shouts out Senators fan’s inspirational playoff sign appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov slapped with fine after Rasmus Dahlin cross-check

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The Boston Bruins are now down 3-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Buffalo Sabres. It was an embarrassing performance for the Bruins in Game 4, losing 6-1 to the Sabres, after falling down 4-0 in the first period. During the game, as frustrations boiled over for the Bruins, Nikita Zadorov cross-checked Rasmus […] The post Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov slapped with fine after Rasmus Dahlin cross-check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep

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The Colorado Avalanche are the first team in the Western Conference to advance past the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ll get some rest and relaxation before meeting either the Dallas Stars or Minnesota Wild in Round 2. Despite sweeping the Los Angeles Kings — finishing the job with a 5-1 […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar shares ‘stingy’ praise for Kings after 1st-round sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL moving Winter Classic back to New Year’s Eve

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The NHL announced last week that the Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 Winter Classic on Dec. 31 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. For the second time in three years, the league’s marquee outdoor event will be played on New Year’s Eve. The first time produced the smallest audience…

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‘They’re Angry, Frustrated, Furious’ — Senators Urged to Take Timeout Before Addressing Brady Tkachuk, Linus Ullmark’s Futures

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Senators urged to stay patient on Brady Tkachuk and Linus Ullmark front after playoff sweep, with Elliotte Friedman warning against rash offseason moves.

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Golden Knights’ John Tortorella not at all worried despite 2-1 deficit vs. Mammoth

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The Vegas Golden Knights have lost back-to-back games to the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to trail the series 2-1 — but head coach John Tortorella isn’t fazed ahead of Game 4 on Monday night. “I think they feel very comfortable in this situation,” the bench boss told reporters, […] The post Golden Knights’ John Tortorella not at all worried despite 2-1 deficit vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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