Hockey headlines for May 18, 2021

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Avalanche’s top line closes out Game 1 with authority in victory over Blues (Denver Post)
The Hurricanes had plenty to celebrate after Game 1 against the Predators (Raleigh News & Observer)
Brad Marchand OT goal wins Game 2 for Bruins (Boston Herald)
Panthers’ Sam Bennett suspended for boarding Lightning’s Blake Coleman (Tampa Bay Times)
Evgeni Malkin’s status remains uncertain, Brian Dumoulin absent with ‘maintenance day’ (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Rusty Price lets in two goals on 15 shots in Laval Rocket's loss to Toronto (Montreal Gazette)
‘You were an outsider’: Indigenous NHL trailblazer Fred Sasakamoose tells his story of survival in new autobiography (Globe & Mail)
Riley Nash ready to debut for Maple Leafs in playoffs after season of delays (Globe & Mail)
Legends shed light on the last Leafs-Canadiens playoff series — and how the long-awaited rematch might play out (Toronto Star)
Leafs promote Hayley Wickenheiser, hire Danielle Goyette. The two-woman development team is an NHL first (Toronto Star)
Nashville Predators can't handle third period surge by Carolina Hurricanes, drop Game 1 (The Tennessean)
Capitals let Brad Marchand and the Bruins get even in Game 2 (Washington Post)
The Capitals like to play rough, and in Game 2 the Bruins were more than willing to tangle (Boston Globe)
Nashville Predators need more than 'grit' to get it done against Carolina Hurricanes (The Tennessean)
Anderson appears in line to start in net (Washington Times)
How Canes captain Jordan Staal led the way to Game 1 victory over the Predators (Raleigh News & Observer)
Avalanche rookie Alex Newhook, 20, gets Game 1 nod after just six NHL games (Denver Post)
Isles relaxed after win, but focused on taking 2-0 lead (New York Newsday)
Wild didn't panic in playoff opener, but knows tough times are ahead (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Penguins, Islanders pass screen test in Game 1 (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Panthers look for answers to Lightning power play, aim to rebound after tough Game 1 defeat (but without suspended player) (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Golden Knights show resiliency when trailing 1-0 in playoffs (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wild figures for physical series to continue, even if hit total seems exaggerated (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Maple Leafs say they're ready for the physical demands of playoff hockey (Toronto Sun)
7-2 against the Jets? Edmonton Oilers know it just doesn't matter (Edmonton Sun)
Jets coach Maurice loving intensity of NHL playoffs so far, longing for fans in stands in Canada (Winnipeg Sun)
Golden Knights explore options on top line without Max Pacioretty (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Semyon Varlamov still facing Islanders playoff waiting game: ‘Very close’ (New York Post)
Brian Dumoulin, Casey DeSmith absent from Penguins' practice (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Ilya Sorokin delivers for Islanders with Semyon Varlamov not yet ready (New York Post)
Can Tristan Jarry overcome worrisome Game 1 performance? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Oilers-Jets playoff series featuring Smith vs. Hellebuyck in net (Edmonton Journal)
Matthews motivated to shine once the playoff stage arrives for Maple Leafs on Thursday (Toronto Sun)
Riley Nash switches sides after playing a role in the Leafs’ playoff nightmares (Toronto Star)
Joel Eriksson Ek finally proving Wild right for passing on Brock Boeser (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
A season like no other tests resolve, even for upbeat Nate Schmidt (Vancouver Province)
Dallas Stars forward Tanner Kero signs two-year, two-way contract extension (Dallas Morning News)
Flames forward prospect Gawdin hoping to score another keepsake for No. 1 fan (Calgary Sun)
World traveller Brandt Clarke readies himself for being top pick at upcoming NHL draft (Ottawa Citizen)
Jets centre eager to see how he stacks up against Oilers superstar McDavid (Winnipeg Free Press)
Items from Patrick Marleau’s historic night to be on display (San Jose Mercury News)
50 years later, Hawks' Game 7 loss to Canadiens still stings (Chicago Daily Herald)