Hockey headlines for February 21, 2024

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Ryan Johansen, strong team defense propel Avalanche past NHL-leading Canucks (Denver Post)
Igor Shesterkin, Kaapo Kakko lead Rangers past Stars to push win streak to eight (New York Post)
Red Wings sign Michael Rasmussen to 4-year, $12.8M extension (Detroit News)
Morgan Rielly's suspension sticks as Leafs defenceman loses appeal to Gary Bettman (Toronto Sun)
One month later, a look at the Isles under Roy (New York Newsday)
Maybe the Ottawa Senators should be buyers and sellers at NHL trade deadline (Ottawa Sun)
Quinton Byfield scores highlight-reel goal as Kings beat Blue Jackets (Los Angeles Daily News)
Nashville Predators top Golden Knights for second straight win (The Tennessean)
Caps cruise behind two-goal nights by Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin (Washington Post)
Isles blow 2-goal lead, but Pelech's OT score beats Penguins (New York Newsday)
Vilardi keeps Jets' red-hot power-play rolling in win over Wild (Winnipeg Sun)
This time, Wild rally comes up short (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Fading Penguins lose a critical game to the Islanders as playoff hopes take another hit (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Go-ahead goal just what doctor ordered for Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko (New York Post)
Penguins’ power play comes up empty against Islanders’ league-worst, historically bad penalty kill (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Islanders come up with important penalty kills vs. Penguins (New York Newsday)
Ex-Jet making most of opportunities in new hockey home (Winnipeg Free Press)
The Florida Panthers keep winning every which way -- even when they don’t play well (Miami Herald)
Scott Mayfield’s lingering ankle injury playing role in ‘frustrating’ Islanders season (New York Post)
Nick Foligno’s focus on Blackhawks’ big picture makes it hard to appreciate his own productivity (Chicago Sun-Times)
Canadiens' Josh Anderson struggling with a lack of production (Montreal Gazette)
'He’s gone through a lot': Kylington's goal gives Flames reason to cheer (Calgary Sun)
Penguins defensemen P.O Joseph, Kris Letang could be reunited (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Owen Tippett’s Stadium Series goals provide a blueprint for him in terms of efficiency (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Henri Jokiharju showing he 'belongs' on Sabres' top pair after healthy scratches (Buffalo News)
Blues recall forward prospect Zack Bolduc as part of series of roster moves (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
AHL points leader Logan Stankoven’s NHL debut with Stars will have to wait (Dallas Morning News)
'It’s a pretty special place.' Scotiabank Arena welcomes Maple Leafs and Raptors fans (and some familiar faces) to celebrate 25 years (Toronto Star)
From jeers to cheers: 25 moments from 25 years at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Maple Leafs and Raptors (Toronto Star)