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Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini opens up on ‘exciting’ playoff push after 4-point game

The San Jose Sharks are heating up right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Macklin Celebrini’s unbelievable sophomore season has given the young Sharks a chance at postseason hockey. And on Wednesday night, he continued his effort to will San Jose into a playoff spot. Celebrini and his teammates took on a formidable opponent in the […] The post Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini opens up on ‘exciting’ playoff push after 4-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier gets ominous injury update from Joel Quenneville

The Radko Gudas-Auston Matthews drama stole the headlines for Monday night’s matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs, but Cutter Gauthier’s injury timeline could have lasting effects. The Ducks’ breakout star left the game after scoring a powerplay goal, and it doesn’t look like he will be returning for their next game, according […] The post Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier gets ominous injury update from Joel Quenneville appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss games with injury, expected back for playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche will be missing the services of star defenseman Cale Makar for at least the next few games, according to Avs head coach Jared Bednar. “He’s doing OK,” Bednar said on Wednesday before sharing that the blueliner will be sidelined for now, via NHL.com. “He’s going to miss some time, though. Like nothing […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss games with injury, expected back for playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sharks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The San Jose Sharks are pushing for their first Stanley Cup Playoffs berth since 2019 on the back of Macklin Celebrini. The 19-year-old has 101 points in 72 games, 50 more points than any of his teammates. Even with some recent struggles, they have a chance to make the playoffs with ten games to play. […] The post Sharks’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Rangers trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers will likely finish the season in last place in the Eastern Conference. Mike Sullivan’s first year on Broadway has been nothing short of a disaster, and things have to change this offseason. The Rangers will be active in the trade market as their re-tool begins, with Vincent Trocheck among the top […] The post 3 early Rangers trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ducks’ Leo Carlsson suffers injury scare during Maple Leafs clash

The Anaheim Ducks are facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. It’s a game that’s expected to be intense following the Radko Gudas-Auston Matthews incident earlier in March. Though the intensity has not led to any major incidents, the Ducks got a major scare when it came to star forward Leo Carlsson. […] The post Ducks’ Leo Carlsson suffers injury scare during Maple Leafs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops sobering practice admission amid intense playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings are fighting for their playoff lives as they prepare for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Detroit is looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. Unfortunately, head coach Todd McLellan is still looking for more effort out of his players. Detroit showed this effort against […] The post Red Wings’ Todd McLellan drops sobering practice admission amid intense playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sidney Crosby status up in the air for Penguins-Islanders game amid lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to skate into the postseason, and need star Sidney Crosby in order to do that. Crosby has been dealing with a lower-body injury, which has left him off the ice in recent days. Pittsburgh’s star center is getting an injury update, ahead of a Penguins-New York Islanders game on Monday. […] The post Sidney Crosby status up in the air for Penguins-Islanders game amid lower-body injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen vocal on ‘exciting’ surge amid playoff race

Rasmus Ristolainen and the Philadelphia Flyers have their eyes set on a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. Philadelphia had a bit of a rough time of it earlier in the year. However, they have pulled themselves together at the best possible time. This was on display when they took down the Dallas […] The post Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen vocal on ‘exciting’ surge amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss

The Buffalo Sabres are near the top of the NHL at this time and are likely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, recent results have not gone their way. Rasmus Dahlin and his teammates are trying to avoid bad starts. But they could not avoid it against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. […] The post Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ John Gibson robs Rasmus Dahlin with unreal kick save in Sabres clash

The Detroit Red Wings are playing must-win games late in the 2025-26 NHL season. Detroit is looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought, and has slipped as of late. They need two points from the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. If John Gibson has his say, Detroit certainly has a fighting chance. The Red Wings offense […] The post Red Wings’ John Gibson robs Rasmus Dahlin with unreal kick save in Sabres clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Los Angeles Kings have been up and down in the 2025-26 NHL season, and right now, sit on the outside looking in at the Stanley Cup Playoffs if they were to begin today. At 76 points, the Kings trail the Nashville Predators by a single point for the second and final Wild Card postseason […] The post Kings’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mammoth’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Utah Mammoth have an inside track to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in just their second season. Taking the Arizona Coyotes core, they have supplemented through trades and free agency to put together a nice season. But that does not mean they will have a clear path in the postseason. Because of how top-heavy […] The post Mammoth’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Sidney Crosby exits Senators game with apparent injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins are fighting for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and need all hands on deck to achieve their goals. On Thursday, they took on another playoff hopeful in the Ottawa Senators. Unfortunately, the Penguins will need to conclude this important game without captain Sidney Crosby. Crosby left Pittsburgh’s game and will […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby exits Senators game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

There aren’t many surprises when it comes to the path that the Colorado Avalanche are going to take in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It would take a monumental collapse to relinquish the President’s Trophy, which gives them home ice throughout the playoffs. Their opponent in the first round is more up in the air, but […] The post Avalanche’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits 400-goal milestone with filthy top-shelf flick

Connor McDavid reaching milestones is not really news anymore. Many NHL fans have become numb to his generational greatness, to the point where a Stanley Cup victory is the only real thing that can affect his legacy. But one should not take for granted what the Edmonton Oilers superstar consistently accomplishes on the ice. He […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid hits 400-goal milestone with filthy top-shelf flick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin vents frustration after Senators loss amid playoff race

The Detroit Red Wings are not doing themselves any favors of late, as they have dropped their last two games, including Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. With the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff races getting more intense, the Red Wings have failed to capitalize […] The post Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin vents frustration after Senators loss amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin returns from injury ahead of massive Senators clash

The Detroit Red Wings struggled with their captain, Dylan Larkin, out of the lineup with an injury. The Red Wings, who once had a secure spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and were competing for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, are on the outside looking in as they face the Ottawa Senators in […] The post Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin returns from injury ahead of massive Senators clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild are looking to make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons. The Wild have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year. While the team has been great this year, they are in the most difficult division in the NHL this season, which […] The post Wild’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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