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Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers entered this season with high hopes to make a Stanley Cup run after finally getting the Connor McDavid contract extension settled, but things didn’t go according to plan this season. A tumultuous campaign came to a crashing halt on Thursday night, when the Anaheim Ducks knocked the Oilers out of the playoffs […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko hits huge NHL milestone in Game 6 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild closed out the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of their tightly-contested first-round series on Thursday night with a dramatic 4-2 victory. Both teams are star-studded and finished with two of the highest point totals in the league this season, and that star power was on full display on Thursday. After the Stars […] The post Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko hits huge NHL milestone in Game 6 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6

The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Defenseman Cam York was the hero, as he scored Game 6’s only goal in overtime. Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs nearly made the stop, but he couldn’t get over in time to stop the puck. CAM YORK IS THE HERO IN GAME […] The post Cam York’s first message after eliminating Penguins in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers’ Cam York sends Penguins home with epic Game 6 overtime winner

The Philadelphia Flyers have eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to Cam York’s overtime winner. A 0-0 game, Game 6 went to overtime and nearly completed the first extra period before a goal was scored. Noah Cates won the face-off and screened the goalie, providing traffic for York’s shot to clip the post and rocket past […] The post Flyers’ Cam York sends Penguins home with epic Game 6 overtime winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid Makes History in Oilers Game 5 Win

The Edmonton Oilers got a much needed victory last night in their 4-1 win vs the Anaheim Ducks. The Oilers were able to extend the series on the verge of elimination and force a Game 6 matchup at Anaheim on Thursday. A big catalyst for this result was the play of Edmonton captain Connor McDavid. […] The post Connor McDavid Makes History in Oilers Game 5 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bruce Cassidy opens up about shocking Golden Knights firing

The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in the regular season, hiring John Tortorella as the head coach. They are now tied at two with the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the playoffs. Cassidy, meanwhile, was a guest on TNT’s Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage on Tuesday and opened up […] The post Bruce Cassidy opens up about shocking Golden Knights firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game

Even after his final NHL game, Anze Kopitar still has plenty to look forward to.  The Los Angeles Kings star is now ready to be a full-time dad to his two kids, daughter Neza and son Jakob. Kopitar’s playing career ended when the Kings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in … The post Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Penguins’ Sidney Crosby suffers injury scare in Flyers Game 5

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to extend their season a little bit longer. They defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 to avoid a first-round sweep. In Game 5, they had the lead, but received a massive scare involving Sidney Crosby. Crosby and the Penguins were in the offensive zone, looking to pad their lead. […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby suffers injury scare in Flyers Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruce Cassidy ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Late-Season Firing

Former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy admits he was “caught off guard” after shockingly getting fired late in the season. The Golden Knights fired Cassidy, their Stanley Cup-winning head coach, on March 29, with just eight games to go in the regular season, following a three-game losing skid. The Golden Knights replaced Cassidy […] The post Bruce Cassidy ‘Caught Off Guard’ by Late-Season Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Senators’ Claude Giroux makes declaration about 2026-27 NHL desires

The Ottawa Senators have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Senators in four games, ending the season for the Senators. As the season has come to an end, Claude Giroux is now addressing his future, per Alex Adams of SportsNet. “I think everybody does, right? But…. it’s too early […] The post Senators’ Claude Giroux makes declaration about 2026-27 NHL desires appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Hagel’s confident Nikita Kucherov claim after Game 4 win

The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a win in Game 4 after falling behind 2-1 against the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal defeated Tampa in overtime in Game 3, the third straight overtime game in this matchup. Game 4 did not need overtime, and Nikita Kucherov helped the Lightning even the series. Kucherov recorded two assists in the […] The post Brandon Hagel’s confident Nikita Kucherov claim after Game 4 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy

The Los Angeles Kings were swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. As a result, the legendary career of Anze Kopitar has come to an end. The future Hall of Famer announced his retirement before the 2025-26 season began. And now, with the end of Los Angeles’s season, his retirement is now upon […] The post Kings’ Adrian Kempe sends a powerful message on Anze Kopitar’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Senators’ Ridly Greig could be suspended to start next season for sucker-punching Sean Walker

The Ottawa Senators’ season has come to an end after losing Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes swept the Senaotrs, winning all four tightly contested and physical matchups. The physicality between the two came to a head in Game 4, as Ridly Grieg was involved in two different altercations, including a cheap shot […] The post Senators’ Ridly Greig could be suspended to start next season for sucker-punching Sean Walker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rod Brind’Amour’s Frederik Andersen truth bomb bodes well for Stanley Cup run

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking strong after sweeping the Ottawa Senators out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina is now awaiting the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins series. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour is giving praise to his goaltender, Frederik Andersen. Andersen put together another dazzling performance for Carolina in Game 4 against Ottawa. […] The post Rod Brind’Amour’s Frederik Andersen truth bomb bodes well for Stanley Cup run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Hurricanes made NHL history by sweeping Senators in playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated their first-round series against the Ottawa Senators, executing a four-game sweep where they didn’t trail for a single minute in the four games. Game 4 was a chippy affair as the Senators attempted to fight their way back into the series, but Carolina ended up scoring the go-ahead goal in the […] The post How Hurricanes made NHL history by sweeping Senators in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens fans serenade Kirby Dach after Game 3 goal, Game 2 blunders

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach did not have a fun time in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He made some mistakes in overtime that nearly directly led to the Lightning winning Game 2 in the extra period. In Game 3, however, the Habs forward received nothing but love. The Canadiens trailed the Lightning […] The post Canadiens fans serenade Kirby Dach after Game 3 goal, Game 2 blunders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 9 Best NHL Players Who Were Never Able To Win A Stanley Cup

There isn’t a single sports trophy in existence that’s more iconic than the Stanley Cup, and every single person who’s skated in an NHL game has dreamed about getting the chance to hoist it above their head at some point. Unfortunately, most of them will never get that opportunity. These are the best players in […] The post The 9 Best NHL Players Who Were Never Able To Win A Stanley Cup appeared first on BroBible.

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Alex Tuch’s playoff point streak achieves Sabres feat not seen since 2011

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series. Buffalo now holds a 2-1 series lead after winning Game 1 over the Bruins in Buffalo. It was a close game, but veteran forward Alex Tuch was the difference maker for the visiting Sabres. Buffalo and Boston were tied 1-1 in […] The post Alex Tuch’s playoff point streak achieves Sabres feat not seen since 2011 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Hynes delivers encouraging message to Wild rookie after back-breaking Game 3 penalty

The Minnesota Wild had plenty of things to blame their Game 3 loss against the Dallas Stars on, with their dreadful 1-for-7 powerplay performance being one of them. However, one player who took the loss especially hard for the Wild was Danila Yurov, thanks to an ill-timed puck over the glass delay of game penalty […] The post John Hynes delivers encouraging message to Wild rookie after back-breaking Game 3 penalty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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