Hockey headlines for May 29, 2021

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Wild finally succumb to Golden Knights’ relentless pressure (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin 'was not 100%' during playoffs (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Lightning to open second round Sunday in Carolina (Tampa Bay Times)
Despite woeful season, Bob Murray and Dallas Eakins will be back with Ducks (Los Angeles Times)
The NHL has rid itself of the marquee names. Let’s move on to the second round (Toronto Star)
With fans heading to a rink in Canada for the first time, the Bruins and Islanders will have a full house to open Round 2 (Ottawa Sun)
Alex Ovechkin’s massive deal is ending, but he doesn’t want to look for a new team (Washington Post)
Kris Letang wants to finish career with Penguins' core intact (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Mattias Janmark tallies hat trick as Golden Knights advance (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Max Pacioretty returns for Game 7 for Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas' Pacioretty makes the most of his series debut (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Ryan Reaves has false positive, available to play in Game 7 (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
For Wild veteran Nick Bonino, Game 7 isn’t even his biggest moment this week (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Golden Knights, Avalanche to meet for West supremacy (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wahlstrom doubtful for Game 1 for Bruins (New York Newsday)
Long Island hockey star now Islanders' opposition: 'Heat from people' (New York Post)
Tomas Tatar hoping Game 6 vs. Leafs isn't his last with Canadiens (Montreal Gazette)
Jets hoping Dubois can have significant impact as playoffs move forward (Winnipeg Sun)
J.T. Compher has stepped up to second line to fill in for suspended center Nazem Kadri (Denver Post)
Tyler Johnson’s hustle making an impact for Lightning in playoffs (Tampa Bay Times)
In a season where lots went wrong, COVID issues hit Blues late (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
This Panthers season was a massive step, but patience is running out to actually contend (Miami Herald)
Canucks shopping list: They need some forwards this summer (Vancouver Province)
Penguins players brace for changes after latest playoff flameout (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
'We have higher expectations': Penguins' Sullivan reflects on turbulent season, future of organization (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Penguins’ Tristan Jarry: confidence unshaken, vows ‘I will be better next year’ (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
'He’s a No. 1 goalie’: Penguins teammates stand behind Tristan Jarry (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Panthers’ Barkov, Huberdeau want to start winning in playoffs: ‘Anything less is disappointment’ (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Red Wings show confidence Givani Smith is ready to stick in the NHL (Detroit News)
Sabres prospect Aaron Huglen's 'surreal' comeback from back surgery (Buffalo News)
Flames prospect Pettersen proud to represent Norway on world stage (Calgary Sun)
Strength in Number: Why Joel Hanley’s switch to No. 44 is more than a jersey, but a tribute to his brother’s legacy (Dallas Morning News)
Canadiens' Cole Caufield gets big support from NFL star J.J. Watt (Montreal Gazette)
Isles boost Coliseum capacity for Bruins playoff series (New York Newsday)