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Oilers rumors: The 3 players Edmonton could target on trade market this summer

Following another playoff failure for the Edmonton Oilers, there is work to do. Now, there are allegedly three players the Oilers are targeting, including a goalie and a forward who may play alongside Connor McDavid, according to Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff. Jeff Marek talks about some options for the Edmonton Oilers, including UPL, Kesselring […] The post Oilers rumors: The 3 players Edmonton could target on trade market this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch

The Buffalo Sabres are bringing back the popular Beer Sabre for Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center, but availability will be limited. The custom 20-ounce plastic sword cups will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. puck drop and will be sold only while supplies last […] The post Sabres bringing back beer sabres for Game 7, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to try to keep their season alive in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night — and they will have key defenseman Owen Power available for the crucial contest. The 2021 No. 1 overall draft selection left during the third period of […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff drops encouraging Owen Power update after twisted leg in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres most to blame for brutal Game 5 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres had the Montreal Canadiens on the ropes in the early going of pivotal Game 5 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series. Jason Zucker had scored on a double-deflection two minutes into the first speriod and they also put two other goals on the board by the midway point of the […] The post Sabres most to blame for brutal Game 5 Canadiens loss 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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Canadiens’ Jake Evans ends brutal 19-game streak with Game 5 goal vs Sabres

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 could be making changes at every position for Game 4 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres will turn to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen between the pipes as they try to even their Eastern Conference second-round series with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night — and that may not be the only change head coach Lindy Ruff is making. Rookie Konsta Helenius, who just turned 20, was skating on the third […] The post Sabres could be making changes at every position for Game 4 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 2-word reaction to getting the nod in Game 4

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to avoid going down 3-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres are making a change in goal for Game 4, starting Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen over Alex Lyon. Now, Luukkonen is reacting to getting the nod in Game 4 of the series, per Elliotte Friedman. “I’m […] The post Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s 2-word reaction to getting the nod in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Morgan Geekie somehow scores goal from center ice in Game 2 vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins are trying to tie their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres. They got out to an early lead, just like they did in Game 1, but got a break that could swing this game. Bruins winger Morgan Geekie flipped the puck into the zone, but beat Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka […] The post Bruins’ Morgan Geekie somehow scores goal from center ice in Game 2 vs. Sabres 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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