Colin Gallant

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Lead NHL Editor at ClutchPoints

Senior, Lead NHL Editor @ClutchPoints | @WesternUMMJC ‘18 | just enjoying the ride

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Articles

Exclusive: Avalanche’s Cale Makar ‘dialed in’ ahead of marquee Stars series

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Colin Gallant

The honors are nice, but what Makar really wants is another Stanley Cup. And to get there, the Avalanche will have to take out Mikko Rantanen and the Stars in what could be the marquee matchup of the first round. “It’s gonna be tough. Personally since I’ve been here, been kicked out of the playoffs twice by Dallas and they’re a very tough team to beat,” he explained.
Senators’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Colin Gallant

The Ottawa Senators are back in the dance. In 2016-17, the Sens came within one goal of a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, losing in a heartbreaking Game 7 to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Final. In a contest that needed double overtime to decide, it was the Pens who came out on top before eventually winning their second consecutive championship a few weeks later.
Stars dealt concerning Jason Robertson injury ahead of Avalanche series

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Colin Gallant

The Dallas Stars were one of the premier teams in the National Hockey League throughout the 2024-25 campaign — but things have gone off the rails at the last. Not only did the Stars lose each of their last seven regular season games, but they also potentially lost star forward Jason Robertson to injury in a meaningless 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Stars dealt concerning Jason Robertson injury ahead of Avalanche series

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

The Dallas Stars were one of the premier teams in the National Hockey League throughout the 2024-25 campaign — but things have gone off the rails at the last. Not only did the Stars lose each of their last seven regular season games, but they also potentially lost star forward Jason Robertson to injury in a meaningless 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Canadiens' Lane Hutson ties historic franchise record in win vs. Hurricanes

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

The Montreal Canadiens are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020-21 — and star rookie defenseman Lane Hutson is a big reason why. The 21-year-old recorded an assist during Wednesday night's 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre, giving him 60 on the campaign. In the process, he tied the single-season record for assists by a rookie defenseman, set by Larry Murphy with the Los Angeles Kings back in 1980-81.
Tampa Bay Lightning's dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL Playoffs

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to return to the form that saw the franchise create the first and only dynasty of the 2020s — but it's not going to be easy to get there. Standing in the way of a third Stanley Cup championship in six seasons is the Florida Panthers, who have been to each of the last two Finals and won it all in 2024. Say what you want about the National Hockey League's playoff format, but it's clear that this matchup would make a lot more sense as an Eastern Conference Final.
Penguins provide Kris Letang update after heart surgery

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang won't play in the team's final game of the regular season after the veteran underwent a heart procedure on Tuesday, GM Kyle Dubas confirmed. “Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas,” the team wrote in the official release. “Letang had successful closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO; small hole in the heart).
Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli explains emotional meaning behind goal vs. Flyers

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli scored his 30th goal of the 2024-25 season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night — and the moment was bigger than hockey for the 20-year-old. “Yesterday I flew back to Toronto and buried my grandfather,” Fantilli said after the game, per NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. “His favorite team was Philly. It's going to sound like I'm joking when I say that, but I swear his favorite team was Philly.
Blues captain Brayden Schenn's instant reaction to facing brother in playoffs

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

The St. Louis Blues went on an incredible heater to book their spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs — and they've earned a matchup against the President's Trophy winning Winnipeg Jets in Round 1. The series will also pit brother against brother; Brayden Schenn has been the captain of the Blues since September of 2023, while Luke Schenn was shipped from the lowly Nashville Predators to Winnipeg ahead of the NHL trade deadline. “It's a weird situation.
Leafs' Auston Matthews joins exclusive Wayne Gretzky club after 400th goal

1 week ago | clutchpoints.com | Colin Gallant

Auston Matthews is officially a member of the 400 club. The Toronto Maple Leafs superstar sealed a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night, potting an empty netter late in the final frame. In the process, Matthews became the sixth fastest player to score 400 goals, per NHL.com. It took the 27-year-old sniper just 628 games, six faster than Alex Ovechkin, who scored 400 in 634 games. Wayne Gretzky was the quickest to achieve the feat, taking just 436 games.