Hockey headlines for March 18, 2024

Monday, March 18, 2024

Rangers cruise to win over Islanders as rivals head in opposite directions (New York Post)
Blues come alive in 3rd period to beat Ducks 4-2 for 4th straight win (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Tyler Toffoli pots another pair as Jets crush Columbus (Winnipeg Sun)
Penguins remain in playoff contention by beating Red Wings (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon after incredible battle with Oilers: “That game means a little more” (Denver Post)
Are we watching the most complete Oilers team in the McDavid era? (Edmonton Sun)
Detroit Red Wings badly outplayed in 6-3 loss to Penguins, but hold playoff position (Detroit Free Press)
Hot Rangers hand cold Islanders fourth loss in a row (New York Newsday)
Rangers' Lindgren leaves with injury in second period, unable to return (New York Newsday)
Blue Jackets‘ Patrik Laine in players assistance, still feeling the love from former teammates (Winnipeg Free Press)
Islanders’ four-game skid comes at inopportune time (New York Post)
Flyers must get off the canvas after knockdowns from two superior teams (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Blown chances against rivals keep Wild on shaky playoff ground (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
A 'big trip' still ahead, Sabres' shift focus to earning first win over Kraken (Buffalo News)
Kevin Korchinski demonstrates progress as Blackhawks rally past Sharks (Chicago Sun-Times)
Feel-good ending denied for Los Gatos goalie as Sharks fall apart in third period (San Jose Mercury News)
Lukas Reichel changed his mindset to get back to the Chicago Blackhawks: ‘I’m going to turn this around’ (Chicago Inquirer)
How Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is benefiting from one power play adjustment (The Tennessean)
Caps’ Ivan Miroshnichenko has gone from insurance policy to lineup staple (Washington Post)
Maple Leafs' Robertson should get chance to build off his game on Saturday (Toronto Sun)
Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan runs point streak to London Knights-record 34 games (Toronto Sun)