Hockey headlines for April 23, 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Edmonton Oilers send Kings a loud and clear message in Game 1 (Edmonton Sun)
Auston Matthews played a 'hell of a game' to lead Maple Leafs past Bruins in Game 2 and tie playoff series (Toronto Star)
Hurricanes stage third-period rally to top Islanders, take commanding 2-0 series lead (Raleigh News & Observer)
Jake Oettinger shows holes early as Stars fall behind defending champion Golden Knights (Dallas Morning News)
Maple Leafs’ Nylander misses second straight playoff game with undisclosed injury (Toronto Sun)
Lindy Ruff hired as the next coach of Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo News)
Kraken GM Ron Francis sheds light on injuries, offseason priorities (Seattle Times)
Blues sticking to plan as GM Doug Armstrong defends decision to avoid long-term rebuilding (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s future on hold until evaluation is complete (Seattle Times)
Isles blow 3-0 lead, drop Game 2 to Hurricanes (New York Newsday)
Bruins drop Game 2 to Leafs, 3-2 (Boston Herald)
Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke misses third period with possible finger injury (Boston Globe)
Jamie Benn’s stellar 5-hole goal highlights wild first period in Stars-Golden Knights Game 1 (Dallas Morning News)
Pageau returns to Islanders' lineup for Game 2 (New York Newsday)
Islanders not keeping pressure on shaky Hurricanes goalie late ended up costing them (New York Post)
How Seth Jarvis sparked Carolina Hurricanes’ wild comeback win over Islanders in Game 2 (Raleigh News & Observer)
What Islanders coach Patrick Roy saw — and didn’t see — in the Hurricanes’ stunning win (Raleigh News & Observer)
Isles' MacLean not letting Hurricanes roots take hold now (New York Newsday)
Rangers unfazed by Capitals' physical play in Game 1 (New York Newsday)
Jets working to ensure no repeat of ‘23 meltdown (Winnipeg Free Press)
Rangers’ even-strength success in Game 1 win a promising playoff sign (New York Post)
In 12 seconds, Nashville Predators' fortunes in Game 1 of NHL playoffs were scuttled (The Tennessean)
Once the biggest question, Avalanche’s center depth looked like a strength in Game 1 vs. Jets (Denver Post)
Canucks coach Rick Tocchet needs perplexing power play in prime playoff attack mode (Vancouver Province)
Hellebuyck all about winning (Winnipeg Free Press)
Jets' Morrissey not ready to compare himself to Colorado’s Makar, but he’s trying to get there (Winnipeg Sun)
In a physical series, the Caps have a fine line to walk with Matt Rempe (Washington Post)
Matt Rempe’s playoff discipline impressing Rangers as much as his scoring touch (New York Post)
Dakota Joshua ’getting better and better’ for the Canucks (Vancouver Province)
Why ‘DNA’ needs altering for Red Wings to move forward (MLive.com)
Penguins have decisions to make on 20 pending free agents (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Husso's health issues mean Red Wings will need to carry 3 goalies again (Detroit Free Press)
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson eager to return to playoffs (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton adds 4 Penguins prospects for playoff roster (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sharks player attends ex-team’s game, has old jersey on his shoulders (San Jose Mercury News)
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson to join Sweden for IIHF World Championship (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)