Hockey headlines for March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Islanders score big win over high-flying Jets (New York Newsday)
6 goals sound impressive, but the defense is carrying the Lightning (Tampa Bay Times)
Scott Wedgewood, late power-play goal propel Avalanche past Penguins (Denver Post)
Bruins trade Trent Frederic, Max Jones for Oilers defenseman Max Wanner, picks (Boston Globe)
Canadiens re-sign Jake Evans, ending trade speculation (Montreal Gazette)
In midst of career year, Florida Panthers sign Jesper Boqvist to two-year extension (Miami Herald)
Justin Trudeau says fans booing the Star-Spangled Banner won't stop (Ottawa Sun)
Islanders’ trade deadline business goes far beyond the obvious calls (New York Post)
Jets' Cheveldayoff to set up trade headquarters in Philadelphia (Winnipeg Sun)
Senators winger Drake Batherson getting attention before NHL trade deadline (Ottawa Sun)
Contract extension, staying with Utah Hockey Club is ‘first thing on my mind’ for Karel Vejmelka (Salt Lake Tribune)
As NHL trade rumors swirl, Rickard Rakell and Matt Grzelcyk hope to remain with Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Ducks beat slumping Oilers behind 4-goal 1st period (Orange County Register)
As trade talk heats up, Sharks earn blowout win over Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News)
Wild turn stern and overcome Kraken when penalties cause a crisis (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly lead Nashville Predators 6-3 over Boston Bruins (The Tennessean)
Wings shut down by Hurricanes, losing streak at three games (Detroit News)
On Foldin' Pond: Ducks leave Edmonton Oilers with egg on their faces (Edmonton Sun)
Tampa Bay Lighting strike often to end Columbus Blue Jackets' win streak at four games (Columbus Dispatch)
Kraken can’t overcome early deficit, fall to Wild 4-3 (Seattle Times)
Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche get the better of Sidney Crosby’s struggling Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Sell-mode Bruins lose to lowly Predators, 6-3 (Boston Herald)
Flyers can’t overcome early deficit in 6-3 loss to the Flames, snapping a five-game point streak (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Red Wings were skating in mud, better find their legs fast (MLive.com)
Islanders' Nelson, Palmieri in lineup against Winnipeg (New York Newsday)
Why Yanni Gourde’s return for Kraken could increase chance he’s traded (Seattle Times)
Sharks hold Vanecek out of game vs. Sabres for trade-related reasons (San Jose Mercury News)
Old friends reunite with Wild as Ryan Hartman joins Vinnie Hinostroza on the ice (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Isles fans don't boo Canadian anthem before game vs. Jets at UBS Arena (New York Newsday)
Capitals look to build on shootout escape as Ovechkin closes in on NHL goals record (Washington Times)
Why the Blues have become one of the league's best defensive teams under Jim Montgomery (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Devils' Sheldon Keefe provides update on Jack Hughes, team pushing ahead without him (NJ.com)
Columbus Blue Jackets activate Yegor Chinakhov, place Cole Sillinger on injured reserve (Columbus Dispatch)
Will Cuylle playing ‘heads’ up game — literally and figuratively — as Rangers role keeps growing (New York Post)
Veteran forward clears waivers, is assigned to San Jose Barracuda (San Jose Mercury News)
Blackhawks prospect Ryan Greene ready to turn pro after growing defensively as college junior (Chicago Sun-Times)
Tom Willander takes over top spot in Canucks prospect rankings from Jonathan Lekkerimäki (Vancouver Province)
Knights coach gets name on trophy in Hall of Fame: ‘Oh, that’s cool!’ (Las Vegas Review-Journal)