Kings vs. Avalanche Game 1 predictions: NHL odds, best bets, picks for Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Avalanche have been waiting for the playoffs to start since October.
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Why Penguins flopped hard in Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a disappointing game to the Philadelphia Flyers, in Game 1 of their playoff series. Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh Saturday, 3-2. The Penguins are doing some soul-searching about what went wrong. “We got away from things that worked,” first-year Penguins coach Dan Muse said, per ESPN. “Part of that is intensity. Everything is […] The post Why Penguins flopped hard in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brady Tkachuk Wastes Little Time Setting Tone for Senators’ Playoffs Showdown Vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Brady Tkachuk sets the tone early with a fight, but the Hurricanes defeat the Senators 2-0 in Game 1 of their heated first-round playoff series.
Penguins vs. Flyers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series – sportingnews.com
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Stars vs. Wild schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series – sportingnews.com
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3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
What has been one of the most miserable seasons in the history of the Vancouver Canucks finally comes to a merciful end this week, as they finished well outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a paltry record of 25-48-8, good for dead last in the NHL’s Pacific Division. It could be a major offseason […] The post 3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff
It didn’t take long before sparks flew in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal providing the fireworks right from the opening game of the NHL postseason. Tkachuk and Staal dropped the gloves just seconds into Game 1 of the first-round matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on … The post Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sabres Respond To Bruins Coach Saying His Team Is 'Bigger, Stronger, And More Physical'
Bruins coach Marco Sturm emphasizes Boston’s size and physical edge after a 3-1 season series win, as the Sabres downplay the talk ahead of Game 1.
Flyers vs. Penguins Game 1 predictions: NHL odds, best bets, picks for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Sidney Crosby returns to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and all feels right in the world again.
Brady Tkachuk reveals James Reimer’s heartfelt speech that lit a fire under Senators
The Ottawa Senators were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams down the stretch, winning six of their final eight games to book a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a second straight year. But on April 2, ahead of a game against the eventual Atlantic Division-champion Buffalo Sabres, the Sens had lost […] The post Brady Tkachuk reveals James Reimer’s heartfelt speech that lit a fire under Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Capitals rumors: The 2 reasons Alex Ovechkin is considering not retiring
No one knows if Alex Ovechkin has already played his last game in the National Hockey League — but we can speculate. And Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman did just that in his latest 32 Thoughts column. The Great Eight said after the Washington Capitals’ final tilt of the 2025-26 season that he was “pretty sure it’s […] The post Capitals rumors: The 2 reasons Alex Ovechkin is considering not retiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oilers Share Encouraging Update on Leon Draisaitl's Playoff Return Timeline
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch confirms Leon Draisaitl should return during the first-round playoff series against the Ducks after a lower-body injury.
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Senators vs. Hurricanes Game 1 predictions: NHL odds, best bets, picks for Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Ottawa Senators are not your typical No. 8 seed.
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Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are skating back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a lengthy absence. Pittsburgh is starting up a series on Saturday against their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins didn’t announce a starting goalie for the game, per NHL.com. Penguins head coach Dan Muse is explaining that decision. “I think there’s a […] The post Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off of winning their first regular season Eastern Conference title in franchise history, and have their sights firmly set on making another deep run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But that’ll be easier said than done; the Canes haven’t advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in two full decades, […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series
The Edmonton Oilers hope to reach another Stanley Cup Final this season. Edmonton begins a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is providing an injury update about one of his stars, Leon Draisaitl. “Same plan as before, just going day by day,” Knoblauch said, per NHL.com. “I anticipate him […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars
The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) will open their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series on Saturday against the Dallas Stars (50-20-12). Heading into the series, the main uncertainty for the Wild was their choice in goal. That has been clarified by head coach John Hynes, who confirmed on Friday that Jesper Wallstedt will start Game 1. […] The post Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2 early Sharks trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The San Jose Sharks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. However, they made a ton of progress on the ice. Macklin Celebrini broke the franchise’s single-season points record as he established himself as a true MVP candidate. The Sharks made a run at a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, missing out by […] The post 2 early Sharks trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Flyers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
There are few better things in professional sports than when a pair of historic rivals meet one another in the playoffs with so much on the line. Fans in the state of Pennsylvania are getting just that, as the Philadelphia Flyers will take on the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in what will be the fifth postseason […] The post Flyers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Patrick Kane’s true feelings on potential Red Wings return after brutal collapse
Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings suffered a brutal collapse and missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the third consecutive year the Red Wings have missed the postseason through some sort of late-season collapse, and the 10th straight season without postseason hockey. This one, however, was the most avoidable. In any event, […] The post Patrick Kane’s true feelings on potential Red Wings return after brutal collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026?
After 1,312 games, the 2025-26 NHL regular season has finally reached its conclusion. And served its primary purpose: cutting the 32-team field down to 16. After nearly seven months of hockey, it’s time for the greatest postseason in all of sports to begin. And what better way to kick off the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs than […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Who will be new Stanley Cup champion in 2026? appeared first on ClutchPoints.