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This Stanley Cup Playoffs rest stat spelled Game 1 doom for the Hurricanes from the start

The Carolina Hurricanes opened the Eastern Conference Final with a 6-2 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at Lenovo Center. Carolina entered the series after a record 11-day layoff following their sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers, the longest break between playoff games since at least 1920. Montreal, by contrast, arrived after grinding through […] The post This Stanley Cup Playoffs rest stat spelled Game 1 doom for the Hurricanes from the start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes took completely different paths to the Eastern Conference Finals, with the former winning two Game 7s on the road and the latter going a perfect 8-0 through their first two rounds. When a squad has to empty the tank multiple times during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, both physically and […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield is all business after stealing home-ice from Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout

The Carolina Hurricanes are no longer undefeated in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour watched his team drop Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Montreal Canadiens. This game also wasn’t close, as the Habs claimed a 6-2 win on the road at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour keeps it real on how to move on from Game 1 rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’

When Seth Jarvis scored in the first 33 seconds of Thursday’s Eastern Conference Finals opener against the Montreal Canadiens, it looked as if the Carolina Hurricanes were going to pick up where they left off 12 days earlier. Their dominant Stanley Cup Playoffs run ended abruptly, however, as the Habs immediately responded 27 seconds later. […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin rips Game 1 disaster: ‘I handed them the game’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud

The Carolina Hurricanes are not beating the allegations. After winning 53 games and collecting 113 points in the 2025-26 NHL regular season and going undefeated in the first two rounds of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Hurricanes returned to action on Thursday and got blown out of the water by the visiting Montreal […] The post Hurricanes news: Fans already worried about same-old Canes after Game 1 ECF dud appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes pay tribute to Kyle Busch before Canadiens game

The sports world is in mourning following the shocking news of the sudden passing of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. In the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes paid tribute to the legendary driver before the start of their Game 1 showdown in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the visiting Montreal Canadiens at Lenovo […] The post Hurricanes pay tribute to Kyle Busch before Canadiens game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are back in action after a long delay in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 of the 2026 East Final against the Montreal Canadiens is just their ninth game since April 17th. Unfortunately for Frederik Andersen and his teammates, things are not going well on home ice. The Hurricanes opened the scoring […] The post Hurricanes hit historic lowpoint in Game 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings rumors: LA discussing new contract with former 1st-round pick

The Los Angeles Kings have a lot to think about in the offseason, as free agency will be busy this summer. Now, there are reports that the team is discussing a contract extension with a former 1st-round pick they acquired this season, according to NHL beat writer Dennis Bernstein. “Kings and pending UFA Scott Laughton […] The post Kings rumors: LA discussing new contract with former 1st-round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights coach John Tortorella tips cap to unlikely hero after Game 1 WCF win

The Vegas Golden Knights came into Ball Arena without their captain and earned a massive win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, beating the President’s Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche 4-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Knights scored the first three tallies of the contest and never looked back, and […] The post Golden Knights coach John Tortorella tips cap to unlikely hero after Game 1 WCF win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1

For the first time in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche find themselves behind the 8-ball. The Avs are behind early in their Western Conference Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights, who won Game 1 on Wednesday, 4-2, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. It was a tough … The post Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Poll: Who Wins Eastern Conference Final, Hurricanes or Canadiens?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After the Vegas Golden Knights upset the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the ...

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Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

The Buffalo Sabres’ run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is over, and it ended in such a painful fashion. Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s vulgar reaction to his team’s series loss against the Montreal Canadiens summed it all up.  “It f—-ing sucks,” the blueliner said after Buffalo suffered a 3-2 overtime loss in Game … The post Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for May 18, 2026: How to watch Montréal-Buffalo, Game 7

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Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch

The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back the popular Beer Sabre for Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center, but availability will be limited. The custom 20-ounce plastic sword cups will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. puck drop and will be sold only while supplies last […] The post Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar, others listed as day-to-day before Golden Knights series

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue for the Colorado Avalanche, the team is also getting injury updates on some key players. Colorado is set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final. Avalanche fans hope that Cale Makar and others will be ready to go for Game 1. According to Colorado’s […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar, others listed as day-to-day before Golden Knights series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Suzuki explains reason for road team dominance in Canadiens-Sabres series

The Montreal Canadiens failed to close out their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabers on home ice, setting up a Game 7 back in Buffalo for the right to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. While most NHL coaches would say that home-ice advantage in Game 7 is the move, both the […] The post Nick Suzuki explains reason for road team dominance in Canadiens-Sabres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lindy Ruff reveals simple message to Sabres: ‘JFG’

The Buffalo Sabres got the job done on Saturday night, forcing a Game 7 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. Buffalo unleashed the offense, posting eight goals in a 8-3 victory. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed what his message had been to the team as it faced elimination. “Lindy Ruff […] The post Lindy Ruff reveals simple message to Sabres: ‘JFG’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Jack Quinn preaches team-first mentality after dominant Game 6 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Quinn led the Sabres to a blowout 8-3 win on the road. This forced a Game 7 of this second-round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And it should serve as a major confidence boost for Buffalo. Quinn […] The post Sabres’ Jack Quinn preaches team-first mentality after dominant Game 6 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a blazing start to Game 6 of their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Habs trailed early, with the Sabres finding the back of the net first off a goal by Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin just 32 seconds into the contest at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.  But … The post Canadiens had the most ridiculous start to Game 6 against the Sabres appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The shocking injury that Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason

It’s hard to believe how productive Cutter Gauthier was for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs considering what he was playing through. Gauthier broke both his L1 and L2 vertebrae on March 30 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he confirmed in his end-of-season interview earlier this week, but didn’t […] The post The shocking injury that Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to try to keep their season alive in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night — and they will have key defenseman Owen Power available for the crucial contest. The 2021 No. 1 overall draft selection left during the third period of […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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