NHL’s Longest Current Postseason Droughts: Red Wings Own Unwanted Record As Sabres Break Streak
The 2026 NHL Playoffs are just around the corner, so here are the five teams with the longest current postseason droughts.

The 2026 NHL Playoffs are just around the corner, so here are the five teams with the longest current postseason droughts.

The Toronto Maple Leafs just missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade. After missing the playoffs, Maple Leafs management is meeting with Mats Sundin to discuss the hockey operations role, according to Sportsnet. “Sportsnet’s @FreidgeHNIC has learned that ownership will meet with the Maple Leafs’ all-time leading scorer, Mats Sundin, […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto considering Mats Sundin for hockey operations role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oilers vs. Ducks schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

The New York Rangers just endured a dreadful season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. Now, as the Rangers’ offseason priorities begin, J.T. Miller declared his number one priority, according to the Rangers’ Videos on X. "The Olympics were great, but my job is to be here. I haven't thought about it a whole […] The post Rangers J.T. Miller makes ‘priority’ claim about New York after dreadful season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche vs. Kings schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

This year’s playoff field includes several upstarts and fresh storylines.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the Utah Mammoth have clinched a playoff berth, making NHL history with their first taste of success since relocating from Arizona. Additionally, the Mammoth have made shootout history, doing something no team has ever done after their final regular-season game with the St. Louis Blues, according to NHL […] The post Mammoth makes shootout history in final game of season vs. Blues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Colorado Avalanche have won the Presidents’ Trophy and will be the top seed in the NHL as they prepare for the First Round. Additionally, Nathan MacKinnon has officially won the Rocket Richard Trophy after finishing with the most goals in the NHL this season, according to a post by the Avalanche account on X. […] The post How many goals Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon scored to win Rocket Richard Trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NHL unveiled what's next after the regular season ended and with the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting on Saturday.

The Colorado Avalanche are ready for the playoffs and will enter the postseason as the top seed in the Western Conference. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the horizon, the Avs concluded a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season by setting a franchise record for total points, according to the official X account. And we’re just getting started. […] The post Avalanche cap off Presidents’ Trophy-winning season with new franchise record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wayne Gretzky backs Oilers for deep playoff run, citing Connor McDavid’s form, improved goaltending, and healthier roster ahead of 2026 postseason.

Preview and predictions for all 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round matchups, featuring Oilers, Canadiens, Penguins and more.

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The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. It certainly wasn’t the prettiest regular season of all time. But that’s about par for the course for Edmonton at this stage in the season. We will have a new Stanley Cup champion this year, and Edmonton believes they have the team to […] The post Oilers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Connor McDavid has once again turned in an MVP-caliber performance. The Oilers superstar has clinched the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s points leader. However, the feat he accomplished on Thursday is truly otherworldly. And before him, it had only been accomplished by Wayne […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits Wayne Gretzky milestone that is just wildly absurd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Edmonton Oilers (41-30-11) do not appear well-equipped to defend their Western Conference throne heading into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but when one takes a step back and considers context, they should recognize the clear threat this squad poses in the postseason. Leon Draisaitl is nearing a return after missing the last month with […] The post Oilers’ Matt Savoie goes off with hat trick in just 1st period vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators to end the 2025-26 regular season. Now, the Ducks prepare for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. For veterans such as Troy Terry, this is a moment they have been waiting a long, long time for. Terry has been with the Ducks through their tough rebuilding years. When the […] The post Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they are heading into an offseason full of question marks. However, one player they expect to be back next season is veteran center John Tavares. For Tavares, though, his season isn’t over quite yet. In fact, hockey itself isn’t over. The Stanley Cup Playoffs […] The post John Tavares sounds off on plan after another lost Maple Leafs season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Stanley Cup playoffs are set to begin on Saturday. The Utah Mammoth will face the Vegas Golden Knights, as Game 1 between the Mammoth and Golden Knights is set for Sunday. The Golden Knights head to the playoffs for a fourth straight season and eighth time in their nine seasons of existence. The Golden […] The post 3 Golden Knights-Mammoth bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season. It was a close loss according to the 2-1 final. However, head coach Rick Bowness ripped into his players following the game for what he considered to be a lack of effort and care. During this, he promised he would change the […] The post Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness has no regrets after ripping players following Capitals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators are set for a first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. Carolina will be the host team after clinching the best record in the Eastern Conference this season. Ottawa is thrilled just to be in the playoffs, going 26-12-6 from New Year’s on to snag the final spot. We have the […] The post 3 Hurricanes-Senators bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
