Hockey headlines for March 2, 2022

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Kyle Davidson is fully aware of the task ahead as the new Chicago Blackhawks GM: ‘It’s clear we need to be better. The standings tell us that every day.’ (Chicago Tribune)
Trevor Zegras, Ducks pull out a late victory over Bruins (Orange County Register)
Jets find their scoring touch in 8-4 victory over Canadiens (Winnipeg Free Press)
Koskinen stellar as Edmonton Oilers turn out the lights against Flyers (Edmonton Sun)
Leafs’ Mitch Marner a February star (Toronto Sun)
Panthers sign former St. Louis Blues defenseman to one-year deal (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Flames sign forward prospect Rory Kerins to entry-level contract (Calgary Sun)
U.S., Canada will stage rematch of gold medal women's hockey game at PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Senators owner Eugene Melnyk pledges support for Ukraine in open letter (Ottawa Sun)
With Blackhawks now firmly Kyle Davidson’s team, rebuild will begin in earnest (Chicago Sun-Times)
Wirtz explains role of Blackhawks advisory committee (Chicago Daily-Herald)
Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello isn’t ready to sell off key pieces (New York Post)
Will Filip Forsberg sign extension with Nashville Predators? The signs point one direction (The Tennessean)
Paul Stastny's ill-informed comments tarnish his legacy, hurt Jets (Winnipeg Free Press)
Agent for Sharks’ Barabanov says Russian-born NHL players are facing discrimination (San Jose Mercury News)
Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov has support of ‘brothers’ during Russia-Ukraine crisis (Raleigh News & Observer)
Another third-period rally gives Avalanche 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders (Denver Post)
Blue Jackets nip New Jersey Devils after sluggish start (Columbus Dispatch)
Lucas Raymond's OT winner caps Wings' 4-3 win over East-leading Carolina (Detroit Free Press)
Lightning rally to beat Senators after another slow start (Tampa Bay Times)
Bruins blow game late, lose to Ducks (Boston Herald)
Sharks’ injury woes go from bad to worse in yet another loss to Golden Knights (San Jose Mercury News)
Aho's go-ahead goal waved off as Isles lose at Colorado (New York Newsday)
Calgary torches Wild again, 5-1 at Xcel Energy Center (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Jordan Staal scores again, but the Canes fell to Red Wings on an OT power play goal (Raleigh News & Observer)
Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Flyers, 3-0 (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Josh Anderson scores hat trick, but Canadiens fall 8-4 in Winnipeg (Montreal Gazette)
Sharks goalie exits game vs. Golden Knights with lower body injury (San Jose Mercury News)
Canadiens' Jake Evans ready to move on from Mark Scheifele hit (Montreal Gazette)
Toews understands trade to Avalanche and is enjoying time with top team (New York Newsday)
Raising their voices for Ukraine (Winnipeg Free Press)
Canucks’ bad prep, sad starts at heart of problems as club eyes changes (Vancouver Province)
Gallant putting Chytil back in Rangers' lineup (New York Newsday)
Chicago Blackhawks will get a big bump with the expected returns of Jonathan Toews and Tyler Johnson. But how much ice time will they see? (Chicago Tribune)
Ducks defenseman Josh Manson’s absence is ‘a huge hole’ (Orange County Register)
Teddy Blueger, an 'elite' role player for the Penguins, takes the next step in his comeback (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Wild goaltender Cam Talbot on his recent struggles: ‘You still have to battle’ (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
During Jake Oettinger’s emergence with Stars, Braden Holtby’s been relegated to an unfamiliar role (Dallas Morning News)
After his latest ailment, T.J. Oshie is just happy to be back on the ice (Washington Post)
Rasmus Sandin joins Morgan Rielly on the Leafs’ top defensive pairing (Toronto Star)
Alexis Lafreniere finding his groove on Rangers’ top line (New York Post)
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson finds the right answer after shaky performance (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Earlier NHL debut makes sense for top draft pick Matty Beniers and Kraken (Seattle Times)
Sharks’ Cogliano says 1-year-old daughter was hospitalized for second time (San Jose Mercury News)