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Flyers’ Owen Tippett out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes, but return is near

The Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 on Monday after suffering a 3-0 Game 1 loss to begin the series. Unfortunately, Philly will have to play the second game of the series without right wing Owen Tippett. Luckily, it’s not entirely bad news. Reports indicate that Tippett, who […] The post Flyers’ Owen Tippett out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes, but return is near appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit

The Dallas Stars were hoping for another deep Stanley Cup Playoff run after marching to back-to-back-to-back Western Conference Finals over the last three years. But it wasn’t to be, as they were defeated in six games by the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26. Despite finishing with 50 wins in the regular-season — good enough for third […] The post Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights’ William Karlsson gets massive injury update ahead of Game 1 vs Ducks

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leading up to the contest, Vegas received a big injury update regarding center William Karlsson. On Monday, the organization announced that Karlsson, who is 33 years old, is officially returning from […] The post Golden Knights’ William Karlsson gets massive injury update ahead of Game 1 vs Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel, Mark Stone scout Ducks ahead of Round 2

The Vegas Golden Knights just finished beating a young, skilled and mostly inexperienced Utah Mammoth team in the first-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they’re gearing up for another one in Round 2. The Knights will face the upstart Anaheim Ducks, who just finished upsetting the Edmonton Oilers in six, with Game […] The post Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel, Mark Stone scout Ducks ahead of Round 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carolina Hurricanes ‘Beer Skates’ Are Reselling For Hundreds Of Dollars After Going Viral During Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes found themselves with a hit on their hands after debuting a drinking vessel known as the “beer skate” during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thousands of fans purchased them when they debuted at the Lenovo Center over the weekend, and some of them are turning a very tidy profit by flipping them online. […] The post Carolina Hurricanes ‘Beer Skates’ Are Reselling For Hundreds Of Dollars After Going Viral During Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.

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Stars’ Roope Hintz reveals nasty hamstring injury that kept him out of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Dallas Stars have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Stars fell in six games to the Minnesota Wild to end their season early.  The team was also without one of their top forwards as Roope Hintz missed the series. Now, Hintz has explained why he missed the series, according to Sam Nestler […] The post Stars’ Roope Hintz reveals nasty hamstring injury that kept him out of Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin tips cap to K’Andre Miller for game-saving play vs Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes just keep winning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The defense has been stellar as the Hurricanes are undefeated in the playoffs so far. In the process, the Hurricanes have allowed five goals in five games, including a 3-0 shutout of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the series. While Frederik Andersen […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin tips cap to K’Andre Miller for game-saving play vs Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Newhook’s immediate reaction to scoring Canadiens Game 7 winner vs. Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens have eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They took a 2-1 victory over the Lightning, despite a historically bad period of play for the Canadiens. The Canadiens did not have a single shot on goal in the second period, but the Habs got some shots on net in […] The post Alex Newhook’s immediate reaction to scoring Canadiens Game 7 winner vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Wild coach John Hynes said about ‘helter-skelter’ 15-goal Game 1 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche teamed up for an instant classic in Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference series at Ball Arena on Sunday night, but it was John Hynes’ team that came up short, losing 9-6 when the dust settled in Denver. It was a back-and-forth affair, with the Avs jumping out […] The post What Wild coach John Hynes said about ‘helter-skelter’ 15-goal Game 1 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar said about injury scare vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series over the Minnesota Wild, winning 9-6. In a back-and-forth game that saw a glut of goals, the Avalanche had a major scare, as Cale Makar was injured in the first period. While Makar was injured in the first period, he would be able […] The post What Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar said about injury scare vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rod Brind’Amour gets brutally honest on Hurricanes’ undefeated start to playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes are in rarefied air after starting 5-0 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but head coach Rod Brind’Amour believes there is plenty of room for improvement. He has experienced a ton in this sport, both on the ice and from behind the bench, so an impressive showing in the early rounds is […] The post Rod Brind’Amour gets brutally honest on Hurricanes’ undefeated start to playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning coach Jon Cooper compares Game 7 defeat to losing Olympic gold medal game

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning lost Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens, falling 2-1 to end their season. After the game, coach Jon Cooper was left in a familiar spot, having also coached the losing team in the gold-medal game at the Olympics, according to Arpon […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper compares Game 7 defeat to losing Olympic gold medal game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes revealed the trash talk he said to Nikita Kucherov during his team’s pivotal Game 7 win on Sunday.The Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 victory. Although the Lightning had 29 shots on […] The post Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, … The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially hired John Chayka as general manager on Sunday. Chayka returns to the NHL after leading the now-defunct Arizona Coyotes from 2016 until 2020. He replaces the recently-fired Brad Treliving, who lost his job before the 2025-26 season ended. Chayka’s arrival means the team is heading in a new direction. However, […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens. However, their home-ice advantage didn’t work in their favor by the time the series was all said and done. The Canadiens, who took series […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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