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Jason Robertson gives Stars’ penalty kill its flowers after key Game 3 win

The Dallas Stars’ powerplay came through in double overtime on Wednesday night, giving them a 4-3 win and a 2-1 lead in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild — but it was the penalty kill that gave them the opportunity. The Stars killed off two penalties in the first overtime period, one to Sam […] The post Jason Robertson gives Stars’ penalty kill its flowers after key Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis details what makes Ivan Demidov a playoff player

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to advance past round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Canadiens took Game 1 in overtime thanks to a Juraj Slafkovsky hat-trick, but fell in overtime in Game 2. One of the players making a major impact has been Ivan Demidov. Demidov is known […] The post Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis details what makes Ivan Demidov a playoff player appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Kraken trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Seattle Kraken haven’t existed for long, and they are still taking the steps in their development to become perennial contenders. The team’s lone Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance came in 2022-23, and they missed the postseason yet again this year after finishing 34-37-11 to finish in third-to-last in the Pacific Division. The Kraken really struggled […] The post 2 early Kraken trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid had a confident message after Game 2 heartbreaker

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers failed to build a 2-0 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after splitting two games at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, against the Anaheim Ducks. But the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner knows better than to panic after Edmonton’s 6-4 loss to … The post Connor McDavid had a confident message after Game 2 heartbreaker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Senators’ Jake Sanderson reacts to playing a ridiculous 43 minutes in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators are down 2-0 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes. They lost a wild Game 2 in double overtime after getting new life on an offside review in the first overtime. The Senators asked a lot of top defenseman Jake Sanderson, who reacted to his heavy […] The post Senators’ Jake Sanderson reacts to playing a ridiculous 43 minutes in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers once again failed to score a powerplay goal in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, and they’ll now head to California without home-ice advantage following a 6-4 loss at Rogers Place on Wednesday night. Despite having the best man advantage unit in the 2025-26 regular season, which converted […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch reveals ‘story of the game’ in 6-4 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are tied after two games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After winning three straight conference titles, the Bolts have lost in the first round in three straight years. This series has been physical and nasty, which Lightning coach Jon Cooper says his team is […] The post Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Oilers’ Connor McDavid said about injury scare after Game 2 loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series now heads back to Southern California tied at one game apiece. But the Oilers can breathe a sigh of relief, as Connor McDavid is downplaying the apparent lower-body injury he suffered late in the game. “Yeah, […] The post What Oilers’ Connor McDavid said about injury scare after Game 2 loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins coach Dan Muse makes 1 thing clear about Sidney Crosby’s embellishment penalty

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In Game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sidney Crosby was called for an embellishment penalty, the first of his NHL career. After the game, Penguins coach Dan Muse shared his opinion on the call, per DK Pittsburgh Sports. “We don’t have […] The post Penguins coach Dan Muse makes 1 thing clear about Sidney Crosby’s embellishment penalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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