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Wayne Gretzky Outlines How Much Faith He Has in Connor McDavid’s Oilers in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Wayne Gretzky backs Oilers for deep playoff run, citing Connor McDavid’s form, improved goaltending, and healthier roster ahead of 2026 postseason.
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview and Prediction: Oilers in 5, Canadiens in 7, Penguins in 4
Preview and predictions for all 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round matchups, featuring Oilers, Canadiens, Penguins and more.
Hurricanes vs. Senators schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series – sportingnews.com
Hurricanes vs. Senators schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com
Oilers’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits Wayne Gretzky milestone that is just wildly absurd
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.
Oilers’ Matt Savoie goes off with hat trick in just 1st period vs. Canucks
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.
Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
John Tavares sounds off on plan after another lost Maple Leafs season
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.
3 Golden Knights-Mammoth bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness has no regrets after ripping players following Capitals loss
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.
3 Hurricanes-Senators bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale
The Florida Panthers closed their season with an emphatic 8-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, and Matthew Tkachuk made sure the message carried beyond the final buzzer. Despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tkachuk delivered a bold guarantee that quickly caught attention during a post-game interview with Katie Engleson. The moment came right after […] The post Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Wings’ JT Compher makes stunning admission after blowout Panthers loss
JT Compher and the Detroit Red Wings are not playing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After being first in the East on January 25th, Detroit suffered an unimaginable collapse to finish seven points outside of the playoffs. And their season ended with a whimper, not a bang, against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Defenseman […] The post Red Wings’ JT Compher makes stunning admission after blowout Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kraken get brutal Jaden Schwartz injury update before Golden Knights clash
The Seattle Kraken have been eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, the team is only playing for pride at this point. Unfortunately, the grind of the NHL season takes no breaks. And the Kraken will have to do battle without forward Jaden Schwartz as a result. Schwartz will not skate in Wednesday’s contest against […] The post Kraken get brutal Jaden Schwartz injury update before Golden Knights clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes get big Pyotr Kochetkov injury update ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off winning the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history. They begin their quest to bring a Stanley Cup championship to Raleigh for the first time since 2006 this weekend, opening up their postseason against the No. 8 seeded Ottawa Senators. And they’ll have three healthy goaltenders for […] The post Hurricanes get big Pyotr Kochetkov injury update ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk ‘good to go’ for Round 1 after injury scare
The Ottawa Senators are gearing up for a difficult first-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they’re going to need captain Brady Tkachuk at full health if they hope to have any chance against the Eastern Conference champions. It looks like that will indeed be the case, as No. […] The post Senators captain Brady Tkachuk ‘good to go’ for Round 1 after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
2 key Mammoth players likely to miss 1st round of postseason
The Utah Mammoth are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is the first playoff berth in the history of the Mammoth, but an opponent for their first round of the playoffs has not yet been determined. Now, it is being revealed that two key players are likely to miss the first round of the […] The post 2 key Mammoth players likely to miss 1st round of postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The wild stats behind Sabres’ playoff return
The Buffalo Sabres hockey team and their fans are celebrating after the franchise’s long playoff drought is over. Now, more information is coming to light about how Buffalo was able to return this season to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They returned because Buffalo put up some eye-popping numbers and in return, fans are investing in […] The post The wild stats behind Sabres’ playoff return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Penguins Coach Addresses Goalie Decision Before Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Penguins used both of their goalies in a road loss to the St. Louis Blues that ended Pittsburgh's regular season.
Brady Tkachuk Addresses Playoff Availability After 'Scary' Injury
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk could miss Wednesday's game after briefly losing his vision last weekend.
Stars Announce Roope Hintz News Before Stanley Cup Playoffs
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz faces an uncertain future following his lower-body injury.
Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game
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
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.