Hockey headlines for April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Devils reach 40 wins, inch closer to playoff berth with win over Wild (NJ.com)
Stars sweep two-game set against Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle Times)
Matthew Tkachuk takes next step toward Florida Panthers return (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Dallas Stars sign forward Harrison Scott to entry-level deal (Dallas Morning News)
Avalanche signs Taylor Makar to NHL contract after strong senior season (Denver Post)
Capitals sign top prospect Leonard after Boston College’s early NCAA Tournament exit (Washington Times)
Rangers sign top prospect Gabe Perreault after Boston College’s NCAA ouster (New York Post)
Buffalo Sabres interested in hosting outdoor game at new Highmark Stadium (Buffalo News)
Rogers to spend a record $11 billion for another 12 years of NHL broadcast rights (Toronto Star)
They helped Alex Ovechkin climb into NHL history. Here’s what that took. (Washington Post)
After 44 seasons, Nick Nickson’s retirement will mark end of an era for Kings (Los Angeles Times)
Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs on collision course for Battle of Ontario in playoffs (Ottawa Sun)
Flyers hold off the Nashville Predators, 2-1, for third straight victory (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Wild salvage a point but fall to Devils in shootout (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Another blown lead costs Avalanche a point in shootout loss to Flames (Denver Post)
How loss to Flyers helps Nashville Predators' odds in 2025 NHL Draft lottery (The Tennessean)
Flyers excited to get some physicality back with the return of Garnet Hathaway (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Newark is where it all began for Wild coach John Hynes (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers still on playoff road to redemption (Edmonton Sun)
Impact of Jets’ bench boss undeniable (Winnipeg Free Press)
Knights center out this week, while goalie considered day-to-day (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Isles' goaltending not to blame if they fail to make playoffs (New York Newsday)
Blackhawks' goaltending has slumped, but Spencer Knight doesn't want to make it 'overly complicated' (Chicago Sun-Times)
Leafs goalies Joseph Woll, Anthony Stolarz give praise for blocked shots (Toronto Sun)
Penguins rookie forwards Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty offer new story (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
New Blues addition Jimmy Snuggerud could make NHL debut on Tuesday vs. Detroit (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Penguins place forward Emil Bemstrom on waivers (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen feeling sheepish about song, but he's more comfortable in Chicago (Chicago Sun-Times)
Goran Stubb, architect behind NHL’s European pipeline, could be set for Hall of Fame honor (Boston Globe)
Firm led by Golden Knights owner outlines $460M spending plan (Las Vegas Review-Journal)