Hockey headlines for March 2, 2021

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Hutchinson's performance, defensive effort lead Maple Leafs to another shutout vs. Oilers (Toronto Sun)
Big third period leads San Jose Sharks past Colorado Avalanche (San Jose Mercury News)
Simplicity the solution for victory, Demko's first shutout (Vancouver Province)
Necas overtime goal lifts Carolina Hurricanes past Florida Panthers (Raleigh News & Observer)
Sharks’ Karlsson on Blues goalie Binnington’s meltdown: ‘He just kind of zoned out’ (San Jose Mercury News)
Wild goalie Stalock claimed off waivers by Edmonton (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Stars sign 2020 first-round pick Mavrik Bourque to three-year, entry-level contract (Dallas Morning News)
Ex-Red Wing Todd Bertuzzi arrested on suspicion of DUI in Auburn Hills (Detroit News)
The Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner makes those around him better, even the likes of Auston Matthews (Toronto Star)
‘It definitely takes a [mental] toll on you’: A look back at the Flyers’ COVID-19 shutdown (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Joshua's goal in NHL debut helps Blues upend Ducks (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Senators close out series with convincing 5-1 victory over Flames (Ottawa Sun)
Isac Lundestrom’s 3 goals not enough for Ducks in loss to Blues (Orange County Register)
San Jose scores final six goals to defeat Avalanche 6-2 (Denver Post)
Wild let lead slip away, fall 5-4 to Golden Knights in overtime (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
The Panthers fall against Hurricanes again and now face a tough five-game road trip (Miami Herald)
Jets can't climb out of early hole in 4-0 loss to Canucks (Winnipeg Free Press)
Special teams continue to play vital role for Islanders (New York Newsday)
Lightning penalty kill among NHL’s best (Tampa Bay Times)
High-scoring Coyotes forward Conor Garland misses practice, but moves closer to return (Arizona Republic)
Travis Konecny on verge of returning to formidable Flyers lineup (Philadelphia Inquirer)
'Good chance' Rangers center returns next game (New York Post)
Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin has long history with team's new head coach (Montreal Gazette)
Rangers rookie Lafreniere happy with recent play after slow start (New York Newsday)
Blackhawks’ Ryan Carpenter growing into more offensive role, including on power play (Chicago Sun-Times)
Stars forward Denis Gurianov, while still dangerous, is stuck in yet another goalless streak (Dallas Morning News)
Eeli Tolvanen's game growing for Nashville Predators, but his mustache isn't (The Tennessean)
A hidden gem may have fallen into Rangers' lap (New York Post)
Thanks to language lessons, Flames defenceman Nesterov feels more at home in second NHL stint (Calgary Sun)
Galchenyuk passes first test with Marlies (Toronto Sun)
Blue Jackets fans await capacity-limited Nationwide Arena (Columbus Dispatch)
The Flyers and Sixers could have fans at Wells Fargo Center soon as the state loosens COVID-19 restrictions (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Penguins receive approval to play to limited capacity (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)