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The Boston Bruins came up with a massive win away from home over the Florida Panthers. Now, they host the Panthers in Game 6 of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Boston has to win out to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. But coach Jim Montgomery feels confident in their chances with goalie Jeremy […]

Joe Pavelski and the Dallas Stars had the chance to move to the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. But unfortunately, they could not pick up a win on home ice. Cale Makar scored two goals for the Colorado Avalanche to help them to a 5-3 victory. This Stanley Cup Playoffs series goes back to […]

The Vancouver Canucks are two wins away from the Western Conference Finals. But head coach Rick Tocchet hasn’t been entirely pleased with his team. Especially following their Game 4 second-round loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of the players under fire from the Vancouver bench boss is star forward Elias […]

The Detroit Red Wings came close to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. Unfortunately, they fell just short. And they have missed the playoffs for a franchise record eight straight seasons. Now, general manager Steve Yzerman is preparing for a crucial NHL Free Agency this summer. Detroit fans saw a lot to be hopeful […]

The Colorado Avalanche did not have a fun time on Monday. They lost defenseman Devon Toews to an illness right before Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. Furthermore, they lost to the Stars, putting them down 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the biggest news pertaining to Colorado is the loss of forward Valeri […]

Jacob Trouba and the New York Rangers had all the momentum on their side against the Carolina Hurricanes. New York had a 3-0 series lead heading into Game 4 of their matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All they need is one win to advance. But after two consecutive losses, the Blueshirts are reeling a […]

The Carolina Hurricanes found themselves on the brink of elimination on Monday night. They trailed 1-0 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. A loss would have eliminated them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Jordan Martinook and his teammates made sure that did not happen. The Hurricanes stormed back to score four […]

The Boston Bruins acquired Pat Maroon from the Minnesota Wild at the NHL Trade Deadline for a few reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason was his experience in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He has three Stanley Cups to his name, one of which came against Boston in 2019. But another reason was for his grit. And […]

The Colorado Avalanche are hoping to avoid going down 3-1 in their series to the Dallas Stars. But they have received extremely unfortunate news before Game 4 on Monday. Colorado is without forward Valeri Nichushkin after his shocking six-month suspension. And they are now also without veteran defenseman Devon Toews, as well. Toews skated this […]

Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers did everything they could to defeat the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Unfortunately for them, it wasn’t enough. Goalie Arturs Silvos stood tall for Vancouver against an unrelenting Edmonton offense. And now, Vancouver has retaken the series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Silvos made some massive saves, especially […]

The New York Rangers are on the verge of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They could have swept the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 but fell. It was their first loss of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, having swept the Washington Capitals in round one. A major reason for this success is forward Alexis Lafreniere. […]

The Florida Panthers are on the brink of eliminating the Boston Bruins from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Part of this may be due to Boston playing without captain Brad Marchand. He was injured by a hit from Florida forward Sam Bennett during the first period of Game 3. During the hit, Bennett’s fist made contact […]

The Boston Bruins won the first game of their second-round series with the Florida Panthers. And they did so in a rather emphatic fashion. However, they have fallen apart over the last three games. They lost Games 2 and 3 by wide margins. And thanks in part to Florida forward Sam Bennett, Boston is now […]

The NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, meaning the first 16 picks of the 2024 NHL Draft are set in stone. The event itself, which takes place in Las Vegas this year, is still a month and a half away. However, it is not officially NHL Mock Draft season. And it’s time for ClutchPoints […]

Wyatt Johnston is still early in his career with the Dallas Stars. But he has already made a huge impact on the team. He especially shines in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The moment is not too big for the 20-year-old Ontario native. But, to head coach Pete DeBoer, it isn’t the offense that makes the […]

The Boston Bruins are in a bad spot against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Boston had home-ice advantage on Friday night in Game 3. However, they certainly didn’t play like it. Boston struggled to get much going against the Panthers, and eventually, Florida emerged victorious. After the game, head coach Jim Montgomery […]

The Vancouver Canucks are hoping to gain a huge 2-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Game 2 has been a back-and-forth affair to this point. But Vancouver received a bit of a scare midway through the first period. Defenseman Tyler Myers delivered a hit to Edmonton forward Mattias Janmark but was shaken up. EDM […]

The Minnesota Wild had a disappointing 2023-24 season. After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023, they had high hopes for a return this year. And while players like Marco Rossi took a step forward, others like Filip Gustavsson took a step back. As a result, Minnesota missed the postseason entirely. Minnesota likely wants to […]

The Boston Bruins did not have fun in Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. Florida was all over Boston on Friday night, and now holds a 2-1 lead in the series. Things got even worse for Boston on Friday night, though. Captain Brad Marchand took a hit from Sam Bennett early in the contest. And […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have their backs against the wall in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina will have home-ice advantage for the next two games against the New York Rangers. However, it’s the Rangers who have a 2-0 series lead. Despite the deficit, forward Martin Necas is not wavering in his belief in his teammates. Necas […]

It’s been a while since the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Wednesday, it looked like Edmonton would come away with an emphatic win in Game 1. However, something happened in the third period, and the game flipped on its head. And in the end, Vancouver stormed back to […]

Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers certainly found their game in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins. Florida allowed the first goal of the game but closed the door after that. In the end, they skated away with a statement victory by the score of 6-1. Barkov was a major reason for Florida’s dominant win, […]

The Boston Bruins fell to the Florida Panthers in a chaotic Game 2. Wednesday night certainly did not go the same way as Game 1 on Monday. Boston fell by a score of 6-1 and now head home with the series tied at a game apiece. But everyone, including head coach Jim Montgomery, cannot stop […]

The Boston Bruins took Game 1 of their matchup with the Florida Panthers in emphatic fashion. In Game 2, it was the opposite story told. Florida stormed back to win Game 2 6-1 on Wednesday night. But what has fans talking is not the final score. Rather, fans are buzzing about the fight between Matthew […]

The San Jose Sharks are certainly on cloud nine right now. San Jose won the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. As a result, they have the first chance at picking star prospect Macklin Celebrini in the 2024 NHL Draft. Tuesday’s news has sent fans into a frenzy. And it unearthed some high praise […]

The 2024 NHL Draft takes place from the Las Vegas Sphere in late June. However, Tuesday evening saw the league confirm the order for the first 16 selections of its annual entry draft. The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is now in the books, and we know that the San Jose Sharks will have the first […]

The Dallas Stars are in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They ended a nearly 60-year drought en route to their series win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, head coach Pete DeBoer has to prepare his team for Nathan MacKinnon and the high-flying offense of the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche flexed their […]

The Boston Bruins went into Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Florida Panthers wanting to prove a point. And they sent an emphatic message to Florida and the NHL on Monday night. Boston defeated the Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 to take a 1-0 series lead. However, they almost played this […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again failed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s been eight years with the team’s current core of players. And all they have to show for it is one first-round victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning last year. This latest failure may cost Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe his job. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday night. And it’s a bit of a surprise, all things considered. Their opponent, the Dallas Stars, had come close to winning the Presidents Trophy during the regular season. But Vegas was no ordinary wild card team. The Golden Knights were the defending […]

The Vancouver Canucks are one step away from the 2024 Western Conference Final. In their way is one of the most high-powered offensive teams in the NHL. Rick Tocchet and his team are taking on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Entering this series, the Oilers are likely the favorites […]

Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights are headed for a rather tough offseason. Vegas fell on Sunday night by a score of 2-1 in Game 7 against the Dallas Stars. The Stars move on to face the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas, though, has some interesting decisions to make this summer. […]

The Dallas Stars are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night in Game 7. This loss has ended the Golden Knights’ championship defense, ensuring a new champion this year. Sunday’s contest also saw Dallas end a rather longstanding franchise drought. The Stars won the series in […]

Hockey fans will witness a new Stanley Cup champion in 2024. The Dallas Stars defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night in Game 7. Dallas moves on to face the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are headed for an offseason full of tough decisions. […]

Brad Marchand and the Boston Bruins picked up a massive Game 7 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. However, they won’t have a chance to celebrate too much. Boston takes on the Florida Panthers in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday night. This series is certainly a tale of […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are continuing their championship defense for at least one more game. Vegas defeated the Dallas Stars at home in Game 6 on Friday night. The series shifts back to Dallas one more time on Sunday for a winner-take-all Game 7. But the Golden Knights made some interesting franchise history in Game […]

The Los Angeles Kings once again fell to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s the third year in a row that Los Angeles has seen this picture play out. And now, the franchise faces some tough questions in the offseason to come. Some of those questions revolve around franchise icon Anze Kopitar. […]

The Vancouver Canucks gutted out a close Game 6 victory on Friday night. Their win over the Nashville Predators has punched their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s the first time Vancouver has made the second round since the 2020 bubble playoffs. Awaiting them in the second round in 2024 […]

The Winnipeg Jets entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a potential dark horse contender. Winnipeg finally found a system that didn’t see them rely on goalie Connor Hellebuyck to bail them out. They played a brand of smothering defense that kept even the most high-scoring offenses at bay. And yet, it all fell apart against […]