Hockey headlines for February 7, 2024

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Oilers winning streak dies one win from history. So what? (Edmonton Sun)
Elias Lindholm strikes twice in debut, flirts with franchise record (Vancouver Province)
Flames return from break with impressive victory over Bruins (Calgary Sun)
David Pastrnak irked by absence of Czech players in NHL international tournament (Boston Globe)
Kings hire former Ottawa head coach D.J. Smith as an assistant (Los Angeles Daily News)
Coyotes could have a decision on future in Arizona as early as this weekend, sources say (Arizona Republic)
Blackhawks to host 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field against Blues (Chicago Sun-Times)
Report: Blue Jackets to host NHL Stadium Series outdoor game at Ohio Stadium in 2025 (Columbus Dispatch)
Behind their rivalry, Robertson brothers have each other's backs (Toronto Sun)
Jets' Cheveldayoff has given fans, players something to believe in (Winnipeg Sun)
A Leafs trade for defenceman is on the table, unless coach Keefe gets more from core (Toronto Sun)
Devils grind out key win over Avalanche to start 2nd half strong (NJ.com)
Flyers return from the All-Star break with 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Penguins' retooled power play leads to win against Jets after Noel Acciari's injury (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Devils hand Avalanche second straight loss after comeback bid falls short (Denver Post)
Elias Lindholm — remember him? — scores twice as Vancouver edges Hurricanes (Raleigh News & Observer)
Capitals’ skid reaches five in troublesome return from all-star break (Washington Post)
Bruins drop 4-1 decision to Calgary in a stinker (Boston Herald)
Match penalty the turning point as Pens blank slumping Jets (Winnipeg Free Press)
Harkins finding his place with Pens (Winnipeg Free Press)
Andrei Kuzmenko makes immediate mark in Flames debut (Calgary Sun)
Jets activate centre Scheifele from IR before game with Penguins (Winnipeg Sun)
Wild looking to reboot after All-Star break and make a push to postseason (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
'Urgent' care: Penguins show they understand reality of their situation coming out of break (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Islanders seem to be trending upward under new coach Roy (New York Newsday)
Islanders hope strong outing will be start of Ilya Sorokin turnaround (New York Post)
Rangers' Trouba eager to return after serving two-game ban (New York Newsday)
The Flyers hope Jamie Drysdale and Cam York’s friendship off the ice leads to chemistry on it (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Maple Leafs expected more from Timothy Liljegren. And one costly gaffe adds to their concern (Toronto Star)
As he returns to lineup, Panthers’ Nick Cousins disagrees with negative narrative around him (Miami Herald)
Is this Adam Beckman’s last stand as a top prospect for the Wild? (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Why ethics experts say Coyotes' land interest raises red flags for Hobbs (Arizona Republic)
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph eager to 'give back what someone gave me before' (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)