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Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel punches playoff ticket with OT goal over Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Just 1:19 into the extra period, Jack Eichel scored the game-winning goal on an odd-man rush, carrying the puck end-to-end and beating Mackenzie Blackwood. The goal was […] The post Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel punches playoff ticket with OT goal over Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Marco Sturm outlines reason for delaying James Hagens’ debut

The Boston Bruins are on the precipice of clinching a playoff spot in Marco Sturm’s first year as head coach. Last year, they traded franchise icon Brad Marchand amid a trade deadline fire sale, but this year has been a different story. They will be adding a top prospect to the club soon, but he […] The post Bruins’ Marco Sturm outlines reason for delaying James Hagens’ debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz get troubling injury updates ahead of playoffs

The Dallas Stars earned a huge win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night — the same team they’ll be playing in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but they lost yet another player to injury. Top defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who is fourth in team scoring with 63 points in 77 games, […] The post Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz get troubling injury updates ahead of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Bryan Rust loves giving doubters ‘big middle finger’ after sealing playoff berth

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had low expectations coming into the season, but have charged late in the season to lock down the spot. Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been around since the Stanley Cup days and won’t forget […] The post Penguins’ Bryan Rust loves giving doubters ‘big middle finger’ after sealing playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mammoth clinch first-ever playoff berth with dominant win over Predators

The Utah Mammoth clinched their first-ever Stanley Cup Playoffs berth on Thursday night following a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Utah (42-30-6, 90 points) secured the postseason spot in just their second season after relocating from Arizona and their first under the Mammoth […] The post Mammoth clinch first-ever playoff berth with dominant win over Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers fan gives birth at Rogers Place mid-game

An Edmonton Oilers fan experienced an unforgettable night at Rogers Place over the weekend, when she went into labor and gave birth during the team’s home game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The incident unfolded on the arena’s seventh floor as the second period progressed, prompting immediate attention from medical personnel on site. Sportsnet play-by-play … The post Oilers fan gives birth at Rogers Place mid-game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stars’ Miro Heiskanen leaves Wild clash with concerning injury

The Dallas Stars are in prime position to clinch home ice for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after Thursday night’s 5-4 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wild, but that may not even matter if they lose their top defenseman. Miro Heiskanen sustained a lower-body injury after getting drilled into the boards by […] The post Stars’ Miro Heiskanen leaves Wild clash with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche Receive Breaking Injury News On Star Forward Ahead Of Playoffs

With only nine days left until the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche sit comfortably as the the n0. 1 seed in the Western Conference. However, injuries have struck the team late into the season.The most notable being star defenseman Cale Makar, who suffered an upper body injury on March 30, and has yet to […] The post Avalanche Receive Breaking Injury News On Star Forward Ahead Of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll vocal on ‘scary’ Anthony Stolarz injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a brutal season that resulted in Brad Treliving being fired as general manager, there are only a few games remaining. Unfortunately, the team may have lost goaltender Anthony Stolarz for the remainder of the season. Stolarz got the start on Wednesday against […] The post Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll vocal on ‘scary’ Anthony Stolarz injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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You won’t believe how quickly Oilers’ Conor McDavid nets hat trick, 5 points

The Edmonton Oilers are headed for another run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There is still work to be done in terms of seeding, though, so Connor McDavid and his teammates have something to play for. On Wednesday, McDavid certainly put his best foot forward against the San Jose Sharks. McDavid scored Edmonton’s first goal, […] The post You won’t believe how quickly Oilers’ Conor McDavid nets hat trick, 5 points appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kraken’s first-ever GM stepping away from franchise

The Seattle Kraken are headed toward a long offseason, as they are likely to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a promising run during the year, the Kraken are going back to the drawing board in an effort to build toward the playoffs. When they begin their offseason planning, though, they will not have Ron […] The post Kraken’s first-ever GM stepping away from franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 7: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Tuesday, Apr. 7 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness sends message after players only meeting

The Columbus Blue Jackets are preparing for a massive showdown with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Columbus and Detroit are both in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And whoever wins this contest will get a major leg up in the race for the final spot. This contest is one that both the players […] The post Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness sends message after players only meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing

The New York Islanders made a massive change right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired with only four games remaining in the regular season. New York is one point out of a playoff spot with four games left, and it will be up to veteran coach Pete DeBoer to get […] The post Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Devils parting ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald

The New Jersey Devils are headed toward another offseason without postseason hockey. After making it last season, they are set to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. This is a disappointing result, and unfortunately, general manager Tom Fitzgerald won’t get another chance to make things right. The Devils are moving on from Fitzgerald, as […] The post Devils parting ways with GM Tom Fitzgerald appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous

The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 6: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Monday, Apr. 6 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle combine for unique Rangers history

The New York Rangers have already been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that’s not stopping the team from playing some great hockey of late. The Rangers followed up their 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden on Saturday with another dominant win […] The post Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle combine for unique Rangers history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sportsnet telecast informs viewers a mother went into labor during Oilers game

One Edmonton family is going to have an incredible origin story. That’s because during Saturday night’s game between the Oilers and Golden Knights, a mother went into labor and began giving birth on the seventh floor of Rogers Place as the hometown team closed out a 5-1 defeat against their rivals from Las Vegas. Viewers…

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Grading Islanders’ stunning decision to ditch Patrick Roy for Peter DeBoer before playoffs

The New York Islanders made the stunning decision on Sunday to fire Patrick Roy and hire Peter DeBoer. According to reports, DeBoer’s contract runs through the end of the 2030 season, so this is a long-term decision for New York. Roy coached 197 regular-season games in New York, but a recent collapse cost him his […] The post Grading Islanders’ stunning decision to ditch Patrick Roy for Peter DeBoer before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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