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Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April. They now have to answer major questions this offseason. One of the questions concerns the future of Patrick Kane. […] The post Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Sabres trade candidates after heartbreaking Game 7 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres may have seen their 2025-26 season end in abrupt fashion when they lost the seventh game of their second-round series to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, but that does not take anything away from the team’s season-long accomplishments. Going into the season, little was expected from the Sabres and most thought they […] The post 3 Sabres trade candidates after heartbreaking Game 7 Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no hard feelings following electric playoff run

Kevyn Adams was fired as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres last December, but he’s still thrilled to see the franchise having success without him. The Sabres enjoyed their best campaign in almost two decades in 2025-26, winning the Atlantic Division before suffering a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Round […] The post Former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no hard feelings following electric playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rasmus Dahlin’s clutch effort helps Sabres force winner-take-all Game 7 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres needed a win in Game 6 to continue their season. And when in doubt, this team looks to captain Rasmus Dahlin to lead the way. He did just that on Saturday night, helping Buffalo force a Game 7 back south of the border. Dahlin scored 32 seconds into Game 6 against the […] The post Rasmus Dahlin’s clutch effort helps Sabres force winner-take-all Game 7 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Sabres HC Lindy Ruff gives Canadiens their flowers after 6-2 loss

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night at Bell Centre. The loss gave Montreal a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Second Round series after the Canadiens secured back-to-back victories for the first time this postseason. “Give them a lot of credit,” Buffalo head coach […] The post Sabres HC Lindy Ruff gives Canadiens their flowers after 6-2 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Lyon’s ‘dangerous’ Canadiens message after Sabres’ Game 3 loss

The Buffalo Sabres dropped Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. The Sabres scored first thanks to Tage Thompson snapping a goal drought that lasted nearly a month. However, Alex Lyon and his teammates let the game slip away from them in the second period. Lyon and his teammates are in uncharted territory. […] The post Alex Lyon’s ‘dangerous’ Canadiens message after Sabres’ Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens

While the Buffalo Sabres managed to find the back of the net first during Sunday evening’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre thanks to sniper Tage Thompson, it was downhill from there. The Canadiens scored four unanswered goals on the Sabres courtesy of Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield, […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens allowed the first goal of the game on Sunday in Game 3 against the Buffalo Sabres. However, they did not allow the Sabres to take the game over. In fact, things pretty much went Montreal’s way after Tage Thompson’s opener on Sunday. The Canadiens won Game 3 in dominant fashion by the […] The post Alex Newhook shines again in Canadiens’ dominant Game 3 win over Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres earned home-ice advantage in their first two playoff series. It has not proved to be much of an edge to this point. They lost two of three home games to the Boston Bruins in the first round, and that could have proved to be disastrous if they did not go 3-0 at […] The post 3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reveals ‘unbelievable’ Martin St. Louis speech before Game 2

The Montreal Canadiens took home a massive win in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres. Jakub Dobes made 28 saves on the night to keep the Sabres offense at bay. Alex Newhook scored twice, as well to aid in the on-ice effort. Off the ice, though, it appears that head coach Martin St. Louis had […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes reveals ‘unbelievable’ Martin St. Louis speech before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson outright refuses injury question after ugly Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres did not put their best foot forward on Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won Game 2 of their second-round series on the road. It was not a close contest from the jump. And it featured a rather uncharacteristic performance from Tage Thompson. Thompson did not play a great game. […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson outright refuses injury question after ugly Canadiens loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins most to blame for 1st round loss to Sabres

The Boston Bruins went into the Stanley Cup playoffs feeling good about themselves. Not only had they confounded most of the NHL observers by earning a spot in the postseason, they had a 100-point season a year after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference. The team had responded extremely well to first-year head […] The post Bruins most to blame for 1st round loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win

The Buffalo Sabres needed one more win to advance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had to hit the road and defeat the Boston Bruins in TD Garden to do it. But the opportunity was there, and it was one they did not waste. Alex Tuch scored a goal in the victory, while Tage […] The post Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lindy Ruff reveals adjustment Sabres must make ahead of Game 3 vs. Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins are tied in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series headed into Game 3. Buffalo pulled off an insane comeback in Game 1, scoring four consecutive goals in the third period. They could not quite pull off that comeback in Game 2, forcing a series tie. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff knows […] The post Lindy Ruff reveals adjustment Sabres must make ahead of Game 3 vs. Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bills’ Josh Allen earns aura points with what he did before Sabres-Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres are hosting the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. They won Game 1 at home, their first playoff game in nearly 15 years, and the crowd was going wild. The Sabres knew they needed to keep the energy up, so they invited Bills quarterback Josh Allen […] The post Bills’ Josh Allen earns aura points with what he did before Sabres-Bruins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ 3rd period comeback never before done in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres ended a 15-year playoff drought by rallying with four straight goals in the third period to take down the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 1 at KeyBank Center. It was the Sabres’ first playoff win since April 22, 2011, and their first postseason appearance since April 26, 2011. Buffalo became the first […] The post Sabres’ 3rd period comeback never before done in Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins played Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. And they held a 2-0 lead in the third period. Boston had all the momentum in the contest. Unfortunately for them, it came crashing down thanks to Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson. Thompson scored two goals in the third period to tie […] The post Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson outlines ‘coolest moment’ after scoring game-winning playoff goal

The Buffalo Sabres hosted their first playoff game in 14 years on Sunday. They took on the Boston Bruins, and it felt as if the first game would go the visitors’ way. However, Tage Thompson led a massive comeback to tie the game. And Mattias Samuelsson gave the home fans exactly what they were hoping […] The post Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson outlines ‘coolest moment’ after scoring game-winning playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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