Hockey headlines for April 15, 2024

Monday, April 15, 2024

Knights make furious comeback to defeat Avalanche in OT (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
3 goals in 3rd period lift Blues past Kraken 4-1 in home finale (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Frank Nazar makes his Chicago Blackhawks debut — and scores 1st NHL goal — in Sunday’s home finale (Chicago Inquirer)
Islanders face one last Devils hurdle to secure spot in NHL playoffs (New York Post)
Will this be the last week in Arizona for NHL Coyotes franchise? (Arizona Republic)
Taking stock of Shanahan's role as Maple Leafs president, 10 years on (Toronto Sun)
As Kings shift focus to another challenging playoff series, Ducks search for answers (Los Angeles Times)
Jets won’t be taking foot off the gas with playoffs just around the corner (Winnipeg Free Press)
The scrappy Flyers’ playoff hopes fittingly come down to Game 82: ‘Ya gotta believe’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
What needs to happen to get Red Wings in the playoffs (MLive.com)
With a playoff spot near, the Caps know ‘everything matters right now’ (Washington Post)
Penguins’ defensive lapses coming at worst time as playoff race hits desperation point (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Avalanche blows three-goal lead, loses in overtime to defending champion Vegas (Denver Post)
Kraken continue low-scoring ways as they play out string in loss to Blues (Seattle Times)
Coyotes fall to Calgary in what could be final road game as Arizona franchise (Arizona Republic)
As disappointing season winds down, Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen scores vs. Seattle (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Wild's scoring was top heavy, but balance wasn't there (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
How can the Sharks avoid another rock-bottom season? (San Jose Mercury News)
Matt Murray re-enters the Maple Leafs goalie picture days before the playoffs (Toronto Star)
Devils goalie Kaapo Kahkonen on pending free agency: ‘You never know what can happen’ (NJ.com)
Dubois gave Kings a lift, but likely to see fewer minutes when Kopitar returns (Los Angeles Daily News)
Strong surge by Philipp Grubauer gives Kraken goalie front an interesting future look (Seattle Times)
Why Ryan O'Reilly is the perfect veteran to lead the Nashville Predators into the playoffs (The Tennessean)
How Casey DeSmith's demeanour, determination provide playoff insurance (Vancouver Province)
Maple Leafs add to their depth on defence with two signings (Toronto Sun)
Ducks sign top prospect Cutter Gauthier, expect him to play Thursday (Orange County Register)
Sharks recall three from AHL, including Barracuda’s co-leading scorer (San Jose Mercury News)
Grabovski cheering on Sharangovich during quest for Belarusian single-season points record (Calgary Sun)
Flames forward Blake Coleman wins Peter Maher Good Guy Award (Calgary Sun)
Pioneering 1975 Jets reunite in May (Winnipeg Free Press)