Hockey headlines for March 23, 2025

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Capitals make a statement, finish sweep of reigning champ Panthers (Washington Post)
Kings blow out Hurricanes for their seventh win in eight games (Los Angeles Times)
Blues overcome slow start to win fifth straight, beat Blackhawks 4-1 (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Rangers grind out win over Canucks to end three-game skid, keep playoff hopes alive (New York Post)
Even without McDavid and Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers smoke Kraken (Edmonton Sun)
NHL veteran Pat Maroon plans to retire after Blackhawks' season ends (Chicago Sun-Times)
The great outdoors! Utah to host outdoor NHL game, commissioner confirms (Salt Lake Tribune)
How might the Trump tariff battle affect the Edmonton Oilers, NHL? (Edmonton Sun)
Does it matter where the Lightning finish in the Atlantic Division? (Tampa Bay Times)
Missing McDavid, Draisaitl can go one of two ways for Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun)
Avalanche collapses late but prevails in shootout on wild night in Montreal (Denver Post)
Stars' takedown of Flyers ‘wasn’t perfect’, but OT push moves Dallas in right direction (Dallas Morning News)
Nashville Predators end losing streak with 5-2 win over Toronto Maple Leafs (The Tennessean)
Defenseman scores winning goal in first game in San Jose Sharks uniform (San Jose Mercury News)
Utah Hockey Club just beat a team it wants to be someday (Salt Lake Tribune)
Wild defeat Sabres for third win in a row, each tied to Gustavsson's goaltending (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Ottawa Senators bounce back with victory over New Jersey Devils (Ottawa Sun)
Islanders fall to Calgary in OT, but earn a point (New York Newsday)
Maple Leafs mess up chance to control Atlantic in upset loss to Nashville (Toronto Sun)
Detroit Red Wings suffer a Knight-mare in the desert in 6-3 loss to Vegas Golden Knights (Detroit Free Press)
Kraken's struggles against Oilers continue with 5-4 loss (Seattle Times)
Lightning not up to speed in their 1st game in Utah (Tampa Bay Times)
As Blackhawks' losing streak continues, Connor Murphy knows it's time to reframe mindset (Chicago Sun-Times)
Flyers fall to Dallas Stars in overtime, extend losing streak to four games (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Carlsson’s memorable debut helps Sharks claim victory over Bruins (Boston Globe)
Old patterns won't go away as Sabres fall in Minnesota (Buffalo News)
A drunk hockey game puts playoff hopes on the line (Vancouver Province)
Despite loss, Patrick Kane puts up three points against Golden Knights; buy Red Wings star’s gear (MLive.com)
Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker picks a good time for his first career multi-point game (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
After tough road back to NHL, new Sharks defenseman enjoys unforgettable night (San Jose Mercury News)
Elias Pettersson 'doubtful' after suffering injury against Rangers (Vancouver Province)
Brandon Halverson makes first career NHL start for Lightning in Utah (Tampa Bay Times)
Greenlawn's Matt Coronato scores twice vs. Isles (New York Newsday)
Bruins’ Mark Kastelic sent home with upper body injury (Boston Herald)
Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot hits 500-game milestone (Ottawa Sun)
Rangers honor retiring Sam Rosen for 40 years as team’s announcer (New York Post)
Penguins' remaining games still mean something (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
S.S. Winnipeg Jets: Samberg and Schenn simply successful (Winnipeg Sun)
Devils' Sheldon Keefe calls out top defenseman: He ‘needs to play better’ (NJ.com)
How Evan Rodrigues adapts his game based on his linemates — and the luxury it gives the Panthers (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Defenseman Conor Timmins providing steady play and an argument to be part of Penguins’ plans (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Blues recall prospect Dalibor Dvorsky from AHL affiliate Springfield (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Penguins assign defenseman Sebastian Aho to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)