Hockey headlines for May 7, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Edmonton Oilers send Golden Knights a chilling message in Game 1 win (Edmonton Sun)
Hurricanes outlast Capitals in OT, nab home ice advantage after Game 1 win (Raleigh News & Observer)
Panthers’ Sam Bennett won’t be suspended, but ‘can understand why’ hit drew outrage (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Jets look to outshine Stars (Winnipeg Free Press)
Maple Leafs seek a power-play surge in Game 2 against Florida Panthers (Toronto Sun)
Luc Robitaille expects Jim Hiller to return as Kings’ coach (Los Angeles Times)
Islanders’ GM search could take Rob Blake twist after Kings breakup (New York Post)
Bruins sign veteran forward Patrick Brown to one-year extension (Boston Herald)
Ottawa Senators part ways with associate GM Ryan Bowness (Ottawa Sun)
The Leafs’ best revenge for Stolarz’s injury? A 2-0 series lead (Globe & Mail)
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice defends Sam Bennett after Anthony Stolarz collision: ‘Call the fire department’ (Toronto Star)
Wild GM Bill Guerin ready to spend (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Blues’ Dylan Holloway, Tyler Tucker were out for season; GM thinks Torey Krug done playing (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Islanders pick among trio of top draft prospects a big decision for next GM (New York Post)
After lottery, should Mike Grier try to acquire the Islanders’ No. 1 pick for Sharks? (San Jose Mercury News)
Why Utah Hockey Club’s lottery luck is a ‘game changer’ for the team (Salt Lake Tribune)
Flyers have a mixed history picking in the top six of the NHL draft (Philadelphia Inquirer)
An Islanders future for LI's Hagens brothers? (New York Newsday)
Caps wilt under Hurricanes’ relentless attack for Game 1 overtime loss (Washington Post)
As they try to shake off Game 1 loss, can the Panthers build on a strong third period? (Miami Herald)
Panthers lineup set to get a boost with Aaron Ekblad returning from latest suspension (Miami Herald)
Grateful Maple Leafs won't rule out goalie Anthony Stolarz for Game 2 (Toronto Sun)
Jets' Morrissey, Scheifele, expected to miss series opener vs Stars (Winnipeg Sun)
Will Jason Robertson play in Game 1 vs. Jets? Here’s what Stars’ Pete DeBoer said Tuesday (Dallas Morning News)
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger’s playoff-built reputation comes with a smile (Dallas Morning News)
Jets' Hellebuyck sheds 'weight of the world' in series victory (Winnipeg Sun)
He’s just 22 years old, but Matthew Knies has been a ‘special surprise’ for the Maple Leafs this post-season (Toronto Star)
Pacioretty's Max-imum effort endears him to Maple Leafs teammates (Toronto Sun)
Was this Lightning team really playoff-ready? (Tampa Bay Times)
Jiricek, Wallstedt figure into Wild plans for next season (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Canadiens, fans rekindled Patrik Laine’s joy for hockey (Montreal Gazette)
Red Wings' Andrew Copp already looking ahead after sudden, painful end to season (Detroit News)
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea finds relief with a contract extension (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Columbus Blue Jackets Zach Werenski to play for US at worlds (Columbus Dispatch)
After months on the sideline, Flames prospect Andrew Basha nears return (Calgary Sun)
Former Penguins defenseman Filip Kral returns to Czechia (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Wells Fargo Center will become the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sept. 1 after new naming rights deal (Philadelphia Inquirer)