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Ducks sign GM Pat Verbeek to multi-year extension

Despite recently losing six straight games, the Anaheim Ducks (42-32-5, 89 points) are inching closer to their first playoff berth since 2018. They can still leap the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights and secure their first Pacific Division title in nine years. The franchise is revitalized, and as a result, ownership is deciding to […] The post Ducks sign GM Pat Verbeek to multi-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders rumors: Patrick Roy may stick around team after dismissal as head coach

The New York Islanders are looking to make a playoff push with just three games remaining in the regular season, and they made a major change that could affect that. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired recently, and they left Peter DeBoer in charge of the team down the stretch in hopes of getting the […] The post Islanders rumors: Patrick Roy may stick around team after dismissal as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri is missing Flames game before playoffs

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri will miss Thursday night’s game against the Calgary Flames due to a finger injury, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed. Kadri was injured during Colorado’s 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday after taking a shot to the hand, which forced him out of the game. He played only […] The post Why Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri is missing Flames game before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer reveals veteran’s joke after tying NHL record

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has made NHL history all season long. He is putting the finishing touches on one of the best rookie seasons of all-time. New Islanders coach Pete DeBoer got his first look at the 18-year-old star. And Schaefer used that opportunity to tie another record against the Toronto Maple Leafs. […] The post Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer reveals veteran’s joke after tying NHL record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee deny Patrick Roy frustration rumors

The New York Islanders are in the middle of a playoff push, and the way they approach the end of the season will be key to where they finish. Head coach Patrick Roy had been trying to keep his team motivated through this run, but rumors have said he was doing it the wrong way, […] The post Islanders’ Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee deny Patrick Roy frustration rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals 1 factor he ponders over retirement

The Washington Capitals are facing a tall task if they want to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Capitals sit 12th in the conference. They are, however, only five points behind the final wild card spot. But if fans want to see Alex Ovechkin play more hockey, […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals 1 factor he ponders over retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Gives Major Clue About His Future

The greatest goal scorer in the history of the National Hockey League is Washington Capitals team captain Alex Ovechkin, who, just over one year ago, officially broke the record set by Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal.So far as the 2025-26 NHL regular season nears a conclusion, Ovechkin has increased that total to 928, […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Gives Major Clue About His Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury

The Colorado Avalanche have clinched a playoff spot and are closing in on the Central Division crown. They have 110 points in 76 games, leading the Dallas Stars by eight points. But before they try to clinch their second Stanley Cup of this era, they have a big injury to monitor. The Avalanche are still […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar still on track for regular season return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Panthers officially eliminated from playoffs after back-to-back Stanley Cups

The Florida Panthers were on top of the NHL for the past two seasons, but like they say, all good things must come to an end at some point. That’s what happened to them before the season even ended, as the Panthers have been officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing 9-4 to the Pittsburgh […] The post Panthers officially eliminated from playoffs after back-to-back Stanley Cups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over

The New York Islanders are stuck in the middle of a loaded playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but it’s clear that New York isn’t satisfied with just making it to the postseason. On Sunday, the Isles proved that with a stunning move that shakes up the hockey landscape. With just four games remaining in […] The post Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Almost 40 Montreal Canadiens games might not be available on French TV next season

The Montreal Canadiens are currently battling for playoff positioning as they attempt to return to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2021 and potentially win their first Cup since 1993. All signs point to the franchise being on the rise for the foreseeable future, and no matter what happens this season, Canadiens…

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Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak

Brent Burns just did something special that may not be replicated for a long time. On Saturday, the 41-year-old Colorado Avalanche blueliner Burns did not just play in his 1,572nd game in the NHL but also the 1,000th in a row, as the Avs blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, … The post Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Oilers’ Connor McDavid drops playoff truth bomb amid 5-game winning streak

The Edmonton Oilers are playing some of their best hockey of the season at the perfect time, which is impressive considering the laundry list of injuries they’ve had to deal with over the last several weeks. The Oil have won five games in a row — the first time that’s happened in 2025-26 — and […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid drops playoff truth bomb amid 5-game winning streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brady Tkachuk & Senators' greatest threat to making playoffs are 11-time Stanley Cup champs plagued by 'Malaise of March', says Frank Corrado – sportskeeda.com

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