Blues Thomas Could Be 2026 Offseason’s Biggest Move
The St. Louis Blues could pull off the 2026 offseason's biggest trade by moving star forward Robert Thomas. The post Blues Thomas Could Be 2026 Offseason’s Biggest Move appeared first on HEAVY.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated so far in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on Saturday evening at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes had a week of preparation on their hands after having advanced to the second […] The post Rod Brind’Amour believes Hurricanes’ top line answered major question in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho led Carolina past Flyers
Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinal is in the books, and once again, as they have so far throughout the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it was the Hurricanes who came out on top without trailing once. The Hurricanes, who swept the Ottawa Senators in the opening […] The post How Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho led Carolina past Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NHL releases TV schedule for second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
The NHL revealed the start times and television networks for second-round games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night. One Eastern Conference series matchup will be determined on Sunday when the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning play Game 7 of their first-round series. The winner of that series will face the Buffalo…
Colorado Avalanche Team to Beat in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche have emerged as the team to beat in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, as they move on to round 2. The post Colorado Avalanche Team to Beat in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
Leon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit
Another season without a Stanley Cup title is another wasted year of having Connor McDavid for the Edmonton Oilers, and Leon Draisaitl is very much aware of that. Draisaitl made that clear when he assessed Edmonton’s outlook following the team’s early exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. “In what world do you have the … The post Leon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NHL Rumors: 3 Edmonton Oilers Who Likely Won’t Be Back
The Edmonton Oilers‘ 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs run can certainly be described as disappointing. After entering the playoffs with high expectations, the Oilers lost in the first round to the Anaheim Ducks in six games. Now, the Oilers are entering the summer with a ton of questions that they will be looking to answer.Given how […] The post NHL Rumors: 3 Edmonton Oilers Who Likely Won’t Be Back appeared first on HEAVY.
Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back
The Edmonton Oilers will not be making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, as they were eliminated from the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Ducks now prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time in their history, while the […] The post Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6
One of the biggest changes during the most recent NHL offseason was the major sign-and-trade deal of Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights, moving on from the team he’d spent nearly the first decade of his NHL career with. After a productive regular season, Marner has helped the Golden […] The post Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request
The 2025-26 NHL season was the first year since 2016 that the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was also, ironically, the first time that they failed to make the playoffs since the selection of Auston Matthews in the summer of 2016 at the NHL Draft. They […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Flyers vs. Hurricanes Game 1 prediction: NHL odds, picks, best bets for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Like taxes in April, the Hurricanes are playing playoff hockey in May.
Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss
The Montreal Canadiens were one goal away from taking out the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning a Stanley Cup Playoff round for the first time in five years — but they were unable to get one by Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 1-0 overtime loss in Game 6 at the Bell Centre on Friday night. Despite […] The post Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially set between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers, who will face each other in the postseason for the very first time. The Hurricanes, the top team in the Eastern Conference, were the first team to advance after a four-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators […] The post Hurricanes’ Nic Deslauriers gets real on matching up against former team in postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7
The Tampa Bay Lightning lived to see another day after beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6 of their first-round series at the Bell Centre — and Andrei Vasilevskiy was the main reason why. The former NHL playoff MVP was picture perfect in the contest, making 30 saves on 30 shots, including […] The post Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights
The Utah Mammoth were knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice on Friday night, losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. It was a disappointing ending to a hugely encouraging campaign for the Mammoth, although head coach Andre Tourigny was confident his club was […] The post What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes have had a full six days off since sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and because of that, they’ll be fully healthy for Game 1 of Round 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Both forward Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin […] The post Hurricanes will have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oilers Reveal Connor McDavid Injury After Playoff Elimination
The Edmonton Oilers fell in the first round of the playoffs and confirmed that Connor McDavid is dealing with an injury.
The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks
Connor McDavid was clearly not at 100 percent in the Edmonton Oilers’ six-game, first-round Stanley Cup Playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks, which was one of the catalysts of the team going home early in 2026. On Saturday, head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, were both playing through fractures […] The post The injury Oilers’ Connor McDavid played through vs. Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs
The Tampa Bay Lightning did what they had to do on Friday evening in Montreal, defeating the Canadiens in a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory at Bell Centre to stave off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and force a decisive Game 7 back in Tampa on Sunday evening. Lightning forward Gage Goncalves buried a rebound […] The post Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Martin St. Louis Sends ‘Destiny’ Message Before Canadiens' Game 7
Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis reacted to his team's OT loss on Friday as they get ready for a must-win Game 7.
Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s
The Tampa Bay Lightning must find a way to win one more game against the Montreal Canadiens, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Tampa Bay and Montreal are deadlocked 3-3 in the series, after Game 6. Tampa Bay star Corey Perry is in a familiar position, after watching his team win Game 6 on Friday […] The post Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s appeared first on ClutchPoints.
David Pastrnak speaks his mind after Bruins get booted in Round 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs by Sabres – Sportskeeda
David Pastrnak speaks his mind after Bruins get booted in Round 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs by Sabres Sportskeeda
Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth
The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas has the Utah Mammoth of the ropes, and they got a massive boost on Friday night. Golden Knights star Mitch Marner announced his arrival in a big way on the game’s biggest stage. Marner scored in […] The post Mitch Marner scores 1st Golden Knights playoff goal in Game 6 vs. Mammoth appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history
The Buffalo Sabres are on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo has won its first playoff series since 2007. They dominated the Boston Bruins on the road in this series. And they can give a big thank you to goaltender Alex Lyon for their victory in this matchup. Lyon did […] The post Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.