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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens

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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.

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Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

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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.

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Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss

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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.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff comments on star who’s lost confidence amid Habs series

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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.

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Canadiens’ Jake Evans ends brutal 19-game streak with Game 5 goal vs Sabres

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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.

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Sabres’ Owen Power suffers injury scare in Canadiens Game 5

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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.

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Martin St. Louis details small change Canadiens must make in Game 5

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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.

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Wild’s Brock Faber gets brutally honest ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Avalanche

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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.

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Wild dealt brutal injury blows ahead of win-or-go-home Game 5 vs. Avalanche

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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.

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Beckett Sennecke joins exclusive Ducks rookie club in win vs. Golden Knights

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Every time it looks like the Anaheim Ducks are down and out in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, they come back even stronger. After a nightmare showing at home in Game 3 of their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Ducks responded with a very impressive 4-3 win to even the series back up […] The post Beckett Sennecke joins exclusive Ducks rookie club in win vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb after sweep of Flyers

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The Carolina Hurricanes’ biggest struggle in recent years has been getting over the third-round hump in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After going 8-0 through the first two playoff rounds and now facing a lengthy break, it’s clear that despite their shortcomings in the past, the head coach’s messaging hasn’t gone stale. For Rod Brind’Amour, the […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb after sweep of Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes’ hilarious reaction to 26-save performance vs. Sabres

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Montreal Canadiens starting goaltender Jakub Dobes is stealing the hearts of their fans during his run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and for better or worse, could be becoming public enemy number one for fanbases around the league. Dobes is anything but a typical quiet goaltender who goes about his business, as he isn’t afraid […] The post Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes’ hilarious reaction to 26-save performance vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kirill Kaprizov’s NSFW reaction to media criticism ahead of Wild-Avalanche Game 4

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Criticisms during the Stanley Cup Playoffs come with the territory of signing the largest contract in NHL history for Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov. The Russian forward set the market with his new deal at the beginning of this season, and now everything he does is under the microscope to determine whether he deserves to […] The post Kirill Kaprizov’s NSFW reaction to media criticism ahead of Wild-Avalanche Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Cole Caufield gets real on Game 3 goal amid quiet postseason

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The Montreal Canadiens have a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal’s offense has come alive over the last couple games. And they’ve enjoyed big performances from unsung heroes such as Alex Newhook. However, one star player who has been quiet is forward Cole […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield gets real on Game 3 goal amid quiet postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Flyers most to blame for 2nd-round sweep against Hurricanes

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The Philadelphia Flyers knew they had an uphill battle in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Metropolitan Division champion Carolina Hurricanes. However, after eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, there was plenty of confidence among head coach Rick Tocchet’s charges. However, the Hurricanes had too much speed and Rod […] The post 2 Flyers most to blame for 2nd-round sweep against Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens

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The Buffalo Sabres won Game 1 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, things have gone downhill ever since. Buffalo scored the first goal in Game 3, but they let the game fall away from them. The Canadiens won Game 3, and Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff believes he […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep

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The Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals. This is their second East Final in as many years, following last year’s defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers. This is also their fourth East Final appearance since 2019. A major part of their more recent success has been goaltender Frederik Andersen. […] The post Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson snaps brutal goal drought early in Canadiens Game 3

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It was not a pretty Game 2 for Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson on Friday night. The star forward made a crucial turnover in the third period of Buffalo’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens. And he had been without a goal for some time. That changed in a big way on Sunday when the puck […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson snaps brutal goal drought early in Canadiens Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who’s replacing injured Mark Stone in Golden Knights lineup for Game 4 vs. Ducks?

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Mark Stone is infamous for being out of the Vegas Golden Knights lineup in the lead-up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs to help the team’s salary cap situation, but it is now two straight postseasons where the captain will miss games. Stone left Game 3 with an apparent lower-body injury and will be out for […] The post Who’s replacing injured Mark Stone in Golden Knights lineup for Game 4 vs. Ducks? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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