Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:36am

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All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, as the Washington Capitals played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. More than that, it might be the last time ever that Ovechkin has skated in an NHL game. The league’s all-time leader in … The post Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Sabres Social Media Admin Rips Critics After Team Clinches Top Spot In The Division

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:20pm

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Buffalo Sabres clinch Atlantic Division title with win over Blackhawks, secure home ice, and go viral mocking critics after ending a 15-year playoff drought.

Morgan Rielly drops truth bomb amid uncertain Maple Leafs future

Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:04pm

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There is growing speculation that Morgan Rielly may not be playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. Rielly hears that noise, and addressed it in recent remarks. Toronto’s loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday could have been Rielly’s final home game as a Leaf. He admitted that he has thought about that. “It’s […] The post Morgan Rielly drops truth bomb amid uncertain Maple Leafs future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikolaj Ehlers adds name to Hurricanes history books in loss to Flyers

Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:07pm

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The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t have much to play for in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night — but Nikolaj Ehlers certainly didn’t act like it. The star forward was a factor on both of his team’s tallies, scoring a goal and recording an assist in the first period. In the […] The post Nikolaj Ehlers adds name to Hurricanes history books in loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Buffalo Sabres Roasted Former NHL Star Ryan Whitney Over His ‘0.000% Playoffs Chance’ Prediction With A Billboard In Town

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:42pm

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The Buffalo Sabres are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after clinching the Atlantic Division in the East. That is a feat that virtually nobody outside (or inside) of Buffalo thought possible at the start of the season but they proved all the haters wrong. After clinching their division, the Buffalo Sabres are pulling receipts […] The post Buffalo Sabres Roasted Former NHL Star Ryan Whitney Over His ‘0.000% Playoffs Chance’ Prediction With A Billboard In Town appeared first on BroBible.

Flyers Overcome Mind-Boggling Odds To Give Us A Must-See Showdown With Penguins To Open Playoffs

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:42pm

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Philadelphia Flyers secure stunning 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs berth after late-season surge, setting up a heated Battle of Pennsylvania first-round clash with the Penguins

Miro Heiskanen Injury Update Emerges Before Stars-Sabres Game

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm

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Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen faces an uncertain return timeline after suffering a late-season injury.

Brady Tkachuk Narrates ‘Scary’ Brush With Losing Vision Ahead of Round 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:59am

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Ottawa Senators HC Travis Green provides timely Brady Tkachuk update as the team braces for their final regular-season showdown.

Maple Leafs Get Good 2026 NHL Draft News on Tuesday

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:29am

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The Toronto Maple Leafs lost their Monday game but still learned of a big win for their 2026 NHL Draft outlook.

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:26am

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The Philadelphia Flyers have had some ups and downs this year. However, none of that matters much now. For the first time since 2019-20, the Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rick Tocchet has led the team he played for to the postseason in his first year as coach. Tocchet […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:55am

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Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar announced his retirement before the season, confirming that the 2025-26 campaign would be the final season of his career. He is the only captain in team history to lead the franchise to a Stanley Cup. And he will have a chance to win one more before the end of […] The post Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:28am

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The Anaheim Ducks have some postseason hockey to prepare for, as they are headed to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nearly 10 years. The Ducks have the San Jose Sharks to thank for their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs following the latter’s 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on […] The post Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:29pm

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There was a beautiful sight on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, as star defenseman Cale Makar was spotted back joining the Avs for a full practice. There was visual proof of this as well, with play-by-play announcer Marc Moser sharing a photo of Makar working with the team. Moser used his artistic […] The post Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:01pm

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Hockey fans, the time has finally come. The last edition of ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings before the best postseason in all of sports. This time next week, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be underway to determine the champion of the league’s 109th campaign. Over six months since the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks kicked off […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Leon Draisaitl Shares Injury Update Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:45pm

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Leon Draisaitl gives cautious injury update before NHL playoffs.

‘Not An Injury You Can Rush’ — Oilers Ace Leon Draisaitl Checks In With an Injury Update Ahead of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:21pm

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Leon Draisaitl’s return nears as Oilers get boost ahead of playoffs, raising hopes despite uncertain Game 1 availability.

Senators Announce Brady Tkachuk News Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:36am

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Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green issued an update on Brady Tkachuk's status after he missed Sunday's game

Nick Suzuki’s ‘proud’ message after reaching 100-point mark for 1st time

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:53am

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It’s been a fantastic season for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki. Suzuki has had a career year offensively for a Habs team that looks like it can make a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Sunday, the captain achieved a massive individual feat that puts him in elite company with the game’s best. Suzuki […] The post Nick Suzuki’s ‘proud’ message after reaching 100-point mark for 1st time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sounds off on potential final game vs. Alex Ovechkin

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:48am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby and his teammates will have a chance to compete for a Stanley Cup this spring. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are still fighting for their playoff lives. But they came up with a big win over the Penguins on Sunday. […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sounds off on potential final game vs. Alex Ovechkin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2 early Red Wings trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 12, 2026 @ 10:51pm

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The Detroit Red Wings have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. For the 10th consecutive season, there will be nothing left to play for following the regular season in Hockeytown. This is the first time such an occurrence has happened to the Red Wings. And after the Buffalo Sabres clinched a playoff spot, Detroit […] The post 2 early Red Wings trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs

Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:56pm

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The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the regular season. As they prepare for a run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nazem Kadri has been missing from the lineup. Now, head coach Jared Bednar has given an update on the status of Kadri ahead of the playoffs. “He’s going […] The post Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri hoping to return from finger injury before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash

Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:41pm

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The Ottawa Senators have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but their performance and results in the final two regular-season games of the season will determine whether they finish in the No. 1 or No. 2 Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. They are currently in the No. 1 spot — the […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk status uncertain for massive Devils clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.