Stanley Cup Playoffs

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale

Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:10am

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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:51pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:02pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 2:26pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:01pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:35pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:22pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:30am

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:00am

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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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:36am

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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

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:20pm

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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.

Morgan Rielly drops truth bomb amid uncertain Maple Leafs future

Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:04pm

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There is growing speculation that Morgan Rielly may not be playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. Rielly hears that noise, and addressed it in recent remarks. Toronto’s loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday could have been Rielly’s final home game as a Leaf. He admitted that he has thought about that. “It’s […] The post Morgan Rielly drops truth bomb amid uncertain Maple Leafs future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikolaj Ehlers adds name to Hurricanes history books in loss to Flyers

Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:07pm

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The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t have much to play for in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night — but Nikolaj Ehlers certainly didn’t act like it. The star forward was a factor on both of his team’s tallies, scoring a goal and recording an assist in the first period. In the […] The post Nikolaj Ehlers adds name to Hurricanes history books in loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Buffalo Sabres Roasted Former NHL Star Ryan Whitney Over His ‘0.000% Playoffs Chance’ Prediction With A Billboard In Town

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:42pm

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The Buffalo Sabres are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after clinching the Atlantic Division in the East. That is a feat that virtually nobody outside (or inside) of Buffalo thought possible at the start of the season but they proved all the haters wrong. After clinching their division, the Buffalo Sabres are pulling receipts […] The post Buffalo Sabres Roasted Former NHL Star Ryan Whitney Over His ‘0.000% Playoffs Chance’ Prediction With A Billboard In Town appeared first on BroBible.

Flyers Overcome Mind-Boggling Odds To Give Us A Must-See Showdown With Penguins To Open Playoffs

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:42pm

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Philadelphia Flyers secure stunning 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs berth after late-season surge, setting up a heated Battle of Pennsylvania first-round clash with the Penguins

Miro Heiskanen Injury Update Emerges Before Stars-Sabres Game

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm

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Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen faces an uncertain return timeline after suffering a late-season injury.

Brady Tkachuk Narrates ‘Scary’ Brush With Losing Vision Ahead of Round 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:59am

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Ottawa Senators HC Travis Green provides timely Brady Tkachuk update as the team braces for their final regular-season showdown.

Maple Leafs Get Good 2026 NHL Draft News on Tuesday

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:29am

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The Toronto Maple Leafs lost their Monday game but still learned of a big win for their 2026 NHL Draft outlook.

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:26am

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The Philadelphia Flyers have had some ups and downs this year. However, none of that matters much now. For the first time since 2019-20, the Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rick Tocchet has led the team he played for to the postseason in his first year as coach. Tocchet […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet credits ‘youth’ for clinching 2026 playoff spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:55am

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Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar announced his retirement before the season, confirming that the 2025-26 campaign would be the final season of his career. He is the only captain in team history to lead the franchise to a Stanley Cup. And he will have a chance to win one more before the end of […] The post Anze Kopitar’s career continues after Kings clinch playoffs with Kraken win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:28am

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The Anaheim Ducks have some postseason hockey to prepare for, as they are headed to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nearly 10 years. The Ducks have the San Jose Sharks to thank for their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs following the latter’s 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on […] The post Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:29pm

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There was a beautiful sight on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, as star defenseman Cale Makar was spotted back joining the Avs for a full practice. There was visual proof of this as well, with play-by-play announcer Marc Moser sharing a photo of Makar working with the team. Moser used his artistic […] The post Avalanche star Cale Makar’s return to practice confirmed by reporter’s hilarious amateur graphic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:01pm

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Hockey fans, the time has finally come. The last edition of ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings before the best postseason in all of sports. This time next week, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be underway to determine the champion of the league’s 109th campaign. Over six months since the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks kicked off […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.