Hockey headlines for April 28, 2024

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Steven Stamkos refuses to let Lightning lose facing elimination (Tampa Bay Times)
Isles fend off elimination on Barzal's goal in double overtime (New York Newsday)
Bruins skate past the Maple Leafs, lead series 3-1 (Boston Herald)
Stars phenom Wyatt Johnston saves Dallas’ season with Game 3 overtime winner (Dallas Morning News)
Rangers not letting the noise ‘creep in’ with chance to sweep Capitals (New York Post)
‘We’re not out of it’: Kings look to even Oilers series in Game 4 (Los Angeles Times)
Predators' Michael McCarron fined for collision with Canucks goalie in NHL playoffs Game 3 (The Tennessean)
Where do Kyle Dubas and the Penguins go from here? 3 NHL analysts discuss the state of the franchise (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Patrick Kane was a perfect fit for Red Wings. But will he re-sign with team? (Detroit Free Press)
Hurricanes can’t close out Islanders, lose Game 4 of first-round series in double OT (Raleigh News & Observer)
Tension on the bench. Matthews too sick to finish. Elimination watch begins for the Maple Leafs after Game 4 flop (Toronto Star)
Isles goalie Varlamov earns win on 36th birthday (New York Newsday)
Islanders’ Mathew Barzal makes impact in series in nick of time (New York Post)
Mikhail Sergachev’s surprise return provides a spark in Game 4 win (Tampa Bay Times)
Mason Marchment, Radek Faksa out for Game 3 vs. Golden Knights due to injury (Dallas Morning News)
Maple Leafs' Keefe on continuing absence of McMann: 'We miss him' (Toronto Sun)
Isles' win means Martin still could play another game (New York Newsday)
Maple Leafs, fans pay tribute to Bob Cole before Game (Toronto Star)
As the Caps face elimination, they seek a return to their identity (Washington Post)
Rangers would gain this extra benefit if they can pull of sweep (New York Post)
A defensive scheme that would make Jacques Lemaire proud (Vancouver Province)
'It wasn't accidental.' Rick Tocchet takes issue with fined hit on Casey DeSmith (Vancouver Province)
Dillon escapes major injury (Winnipeg Free Press)
Predators' Spencer Stastney week-to-week after taking big hit vs. Canucks in NHL playoffs (The Tennessean)
Lowry believes Jets can get back on winning track against Avs (Winnipeg Free Press)
Here comes Evander Kane, just when the Oilers need him most (Edmonton Sun)
Rangers' Rempe continues to impact playoff games while playing the villain (New York Newsday)
Avalanche’s Jared Bednar on Casey Mittelstadt’s first foray into playoff hockey: “His game’s gone to a whole new level” (Denver Post)
Kings’ Trevor Moore and Edmonton’s Zach Hyman came a long way from Toronto (Los Angeles Daily News)
Blackhawks' players now understand how rebuilds work, but they're growing impatient (Chicago Sun-Times)
In 1st year with Penguins, Lars Eller earned paycheck, making notable impact (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Flames prospect William Stromgren proves potential with clutch playoff goal for Wranglers (Calgary Sun)