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Canadiens' Defenseman Takes Blame for Game Loss

Updated 2026-05-23 19:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin admitted responsibility for the team's defensive collapse in their first playoff game against the Canadiens. The loss was unexpected and highlighted Slavin’s role in the team's struggles.

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Canes' Slavin: I handed Canadiens the game

Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered the responsibility for the Hurricanes' uncharacteristic defensive disaster in their Game 1 loss to the Canadiens.

2026-05-22 05:54 UTC