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The Montreal Canadiens are in a familiar spot: up 3-2 in a Stanley Cup Playoff series with an opportunity to close it out in Game 6 on home ice. It’s the exact place they were in against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1, and they’ll be hoping for different fortune this time around. The […] The post Juraj Slafkovsky reveals how Canadiens can close out Sabres in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres are in a place they haven’t been in 15 years — facing an elimination contest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After returning to the dance in 2025-26, and beating the Boston Bruins in six games in Round 1, the Sabres are down to their last loss against the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets brutally honest on ‘pressure’ ahead of do-or-die Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are now officially in preparation mode to face the powerful Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final. However, they’ve run afoul of the NHL thanks to their actions following the decisive Game 6 in Anaheim. The Golden Knights refused to open […] The post Golden Knights have ‘no further comment’ on harsh NHL penalties after Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights won on Thursday, but after a decision from their head coach, the NHL has handed down some punishment.
Thanks to an impressive run down the stretch of the season, the Minnesota Wild decided to start goaltender Jesper Wallstedt during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, resulting in a six-game series victory over the rival Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinal. However, their results against the Colorado Avalanche in the second round were different. Not […] The post Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt addresses trade rumors after stellar rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Following the Vegas Golden Knights’ series-clinching win in their second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, media members were likely excited to find out what head coach John Tortorella and his players had to say about it. They never got the chance, as Tortorella declined to meet with the media after the game. Forwards Brett…
NHL insider Marco D’Amico questions the Leafs’ decision to replace Mitch Marner “by committee” as he dominates for Vegas.
The Minnesota Wild have been eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Quinn Hughes, who was a mid-season acquisition by the Wild, spoke right after the game about the Wild collapse and elimination. Hughes will be eligible for a contract extension this offseason. He has one year left on a six-year extension […] The post Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes’ re-signing answer should fire up Minnesota fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sabres lost game five of the series to the Montreal Canadiens. It was the fifth time in the playoffs the Sabres have lost, and the fourth time at home. Now, head coach Lindy Ruff is speculating as to the issues […] The post Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hints at home distractions amid Canadiens series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Vegas Golden Knights are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks in six games with a star performance from Mitch Marner. Marner racked up 11 points in the series against the Ducks. In Game 6, he found the back of the net once, while also getting an […] The post Golden Knights star Mitch Marner closing in on shorthanded playoff history held by Wayne Gretzky appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ivan Demidov changed the color of his stick tape in Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres, and it led to him scoring the biggest goal of his career thus far in a 6-3 Montreal Canadiens victory at the KeyBank Center on Thursday night. The Russian had gone 11 Stanley Cup Playoff games without a goal […] The post The change Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov made before scoring 1st career playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Anaheim Ducks’ season has come to an end in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ducks 5-1 on Thursday night, advancing to the Western Conference Finals against the Colorado Avalanche. It was a highly successful season for the young Ducks. The franchise had not reached the […] The post Ducks most to blame for 2nd round loss to Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres are facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a Game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They fell 6-3 at home, allowing four straight goals after taking a 3-2 lead in the first period. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hears the criticism toward Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and won’t stand for it, even after […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mitch Marner opened Game 6 with one of the most dazzling goals of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Just 62 seconds in, the Vegas winger received a breakout pass from William Karlsson and entered the Anaheim zone with speed. As Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe closed in for a check, Marner stopped short at the top … The post Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jack Eichel backed Mitch Marner amid his dominant playoff performance.
The Buffalo Sabres have their backs against the wall against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal defeated the Sabres in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in round two. Alex Tuch and his teammates need a win in Game 6 if they want to continue their season. However, if […] The post Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination against the Montreal Canadiens. Juraj Slafkovsky led the Habs to a big Game 5 win on Thursday night. And one more loss for Lindy Ruff’s team will end their season. Ahead of Game 6, Ruff is hoping to see more from veteran winger Alex Tuch. “Ruff […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff comments on star who’s lost confidence amid Habs series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens faced a crucial game against the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After the Sabres pulled off a win at the Bell Center in Game 4 to square the series at 2-2, Game 5 in Buffalo figured to be pivotal to the outcome of the series. The […] The post Canadiens’ Jake Evans ends brutal 19-game streak with Game 5 goal vs Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Buffalo Sabres are hosting Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens in the second round. Unfortunately, this contest had not gone the way they hoped it would. And things nearly went from bad to worse when Owen Power briefly left the game. Power and Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier battled for a puck in Buffalo’s zone. […] The post Sabres’ Owen Power suffers injury scare in Canadiens Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The pendulum swings in a best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup playoffs, especially a tight one, are profound.
Who will win the Atlantic Division is shaping up to be the most intriguing storyline of the second-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are tied at two after four exciting contests, and Game 5 awaits at KeyBank Center in Western New York on Thursday night. After losing Game […] The post Martin St. Louis details small change Canadiens must make in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Expect things to tighten up when the Wild and Avs meet in Game 5.
The Minnesota Wild entered their first-round series against the Dallas Stars as underdogs, but put together an impressive six-game stretch to knock out their Central Division rivals. They’ve faced a much stiffer challenge against the Colorado Avalanche in Round 2, and for the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they’ll face elimination in […] The post Wild’s Brock Faber gets brutally honest ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Wild are fighting to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota is down 3-1 in their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Ahead of Game 5, the Wild are facing some tough news on the injury front. Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek are not traveling with the team for Game 5, per […] The post Wild dealt brutal injury blows ahead of win-or-go-home Game 5 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.
