Hockey headlines for February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Auston Matthews bags 50th goal against hometown Coyotes and the 'crazy' pace continues (Toronto Star)
Charlie McAvoy scores in overtime to lift Bruins over Oilers in back-and-forth affair (Boston Globe)
Sam Ersson stellar in net as the Flyers skate away with 3-1 road victory over the Blackhawks (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Rangers sign Jonny Brodzinski to two-year contract extension (New York Post)
Hellebuyck on decision to re-up with Jets: ‘I’ve got it really good in Winnipeg’ (Winnipeg Free Press)
Isles vs. Rangers draws best viewership since NHL returned to ESPN (New York Newsday)
Inside the NHL’s push to recruit Latino hockey fans and grow the game (Los Angeles Times)
Kyle Dubas says Penguins need to get younger, but Mike Sullivan and the Cup core are staying (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Why Nashville Predators fans should give GM Barry Trotz, coach Andrew Brunette a chance (The Tennessean)
Good but not good enough as old ghosts come back to haunt Oilers (Edmonton Sun)
Ducks erase 4-goal deficit before losing to Blue Jackets (Orange County Register)
Blackhawks fall to Flyers as Alex Vlasic battles through first dose of NHL adversity (Chicago Sun-Times)
Rielly 'grateful' suspension almost over, he can soon return to Leafs lineup (Toronto Sun)
The Canucks are in a skid. Here's how they get out of it (Vancouver Province)
Home success has fueled Avalanche this season, could be key to claiming Central Division title (Denver Post)
Despite letdown loss in Winnipeg, Wild play up the positive (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Islanders focused on fixing costly late-game issues with playoff push needing to start (New York Post)
Flames not giving up on playoffs, even if rest of world writes them off (Calgary Sun)
Detroit Red Wings far from a betting favorite, but they like their own playoff chances (Detroit Free Press)
Penguins' Noel Acciari nearing return after recovering from concussion (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Knights face more adversity with captain sidelined for ‘a while’ (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm out ‘week to week’ (Boston Herald)
After ‘scary times’ with health issue, Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen eager to play (Raleigh News & Observer)
New Devils goalie ‘excited’ about call-up — but why did team send Akira Schmid down? (NJ.com)
Monahan’s impact with the Jets undeniable (Winnipeg Free Press)
After injuries, COVID and a scratch, can Sharks winger finally find a rhythm? (San Jose Mercury News)
Tim Stutzle shines, but Ottawa Senators coach Jacques Martin looking for more (Ottawa Sun)
Jake Guentzel’s Penguins future predicated on team’s play in next few weeks (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
‘Dirty work’: Curtis Lazar’s journey from scoring prospect to gritty forward reviving career with Devils (NJ.com)
How rookie Mitchell Chaffee pushed his way into the Lightning lineup (Tampa Bay Times)
In search for offensive boost, Blues to debut 'excited' prospect Zack Bolduc vs. Islanders (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Jett Woo called up from Abbotsford as injury precaution (Vancouver Province)
Islanders call up Kyle MacLean in potential sign of Casey Cizikas’ status (New York Post)
Penguins place forward Colin White on waivers (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
San Jose Sharks forward/defenseman clears waivers (San Jose Mercury News)
NESN’s Jack Edwards opens up about his speech issues, saying he is fine medically and puzzled himself (Boston Globe)