Hockey headlines for May 5, 2021

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Rangers Call NHL Safety Chief ‘Unfit’ After Decision on Tom Wilson (New York Times)
Pens survive slugfest, end season series against Flyers with 7-3 win (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Edmonton Oilers take care of business in comeback win over Canucks (Edmonton Sun)
Svechnikov, Niederreiter lead Hurricanes past Blackhawks 6-3 (Raleigh News & Observer)
Rangers star's season is over (New York Post)
Report: Flames’ Lucic will waive no-move clause for expansion draft (Calgary Sun)
'Gutless terrible hockey:' Former tough guy John Scott rips NHL for only fining Capitals' Tom Wilson (USA Today)
Toronto Public Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Scotiabank Arena (Globe & Mail)
Matthews' goal-scoring consistency, success for Maple Leafs tied to work ethic (Toronto Sun)
NHL draft lottery: Why the San Jose Sharks have shot at first or second overall pick (Denver Post)
Sidney Crosby, Penguins spoil Flyers goalie Brian Elliott’s 500th career game, but not his night (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Blackhawks crumble against Hurricanes after Collin Delia finally earns a start (Chicago Sun-Times)
Trotz sits Barzal as Isles lose to Sabres in shootout (New York Newsday)
Bruins fall 4-3 in overtime to the Devils (Boston Herald)
Miller's brain cramps turn tide as losing streak hits six (Vancouver Province)
Trotz: Isles need to be emotionally invested in their games (New York Newsday)
Jack Rathbone makes his NHL debut against high-octane Oilers (Vancouver Province)
Is the Lightning’s success with a late lead a Stanley Cup omen? (Tampa Bay Times)
Wild pumps up the intensity as playoffs approach (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
The Maple Leafs’ depth and flexibility will be important come playoff time (Toronto Star)
Have the Ducks found their top line for the future? (Orange County Register)
Could Knight get playoff starts for Panthers? What about Denisenko? Quenneville weighs in (Miami Herald)
Lightning’s Steven Stamkos back at practice, aims for playoff return (Tampa Bay Times)
Canadiens hope to ride their 'good vibe,' Allen says (Montreal Gazette)
After a long layoff, Collin Delia gets a bit of redemption for the Chicago Blackhawks — and another shot at starting in goal (Chicago Tribune)
Sam Gagner's versatility, experience make him key to Wings' development (Detroit News)
What does Nick Bonino bring to Wild? ‘He’s won a Cup. That says everything.’ (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Avalanche’s Pierre-Edouard Bellemare joins Antoine Roussel in NHL 500 club (Denver Post)
Blais' play has picked up for Blues (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Sprong’s scoring has helped Capitals weather storm of absences (Washington Times)
While Jason Robertson gets Calder Trophy hype, the Stars can’t overlook Jake Oettinger’s rookie performance (Dallas Morning News)
Blackhawks’ Adam Gaudette anticipates big offseason after overcoming candidiasis (Chicago Sun-Times)
Thrust into important role, Mark Friedman hopes to hold the line for Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Peyton Krebs says NHL debut was ‘a long time coming’ (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Penguins recall goaltender Maxime Lagace on emergency basis (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sabres exec: 'How can we connect with fans on something deeper than wins and losses?' (Buffalo News)
Canucks to move American Hockey League affiliate to Abbotsford (Vancouver Province)
Bucs’ Rob Gronkowski visits Lightning practice (Tampa Bay Times)