Hockey headlines for May 31, 2022

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Rangers crush 'Canes in Game 7 to reach conference finals (New York Newsday)
Showdown of centers: Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid provide “dream matchup” for NHL and its viewers (Denver Post)
Avalanche bracing for more than just the Oilers' Connor McDavid (Edmonton Sun)
Lightning will face Rangers in Eastern Conference final (Tampa Bay Times)
Red Wings reportedly speak with Barry Trotz as coaching search continues (MLive.com)
Sedins move into player development, Samuelsson and Komisarek join team (Vancouver Province)
MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum donates $20-million to kickstart new sports-science institute at University of Toronto (Globe & Mail)
Canucks know how Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon got a leg up on the competition (Vancouver Province)
Igor Shesterkin adds new chapter to Rangers legacy with Game 7 heroics (New York Post)
Jacob Trouba delivers another game-changing hit for Rangers (New York Post)
Chris Kreider finally tasting rewards of Rangers’ rebuild (New York Post)
Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta injured in second period of Game 7; Kochetkov in relief (Raleigh News & Observer)
Hurting Lindgren has to leave game but is able to return (New York Newsday)
Lightning benefit from scoring balance across their lineup (Tampa Bay Times)
Oilers looked at other goalies over the years but Smith stands tall (Edmonton Journal)
Battle-scarred Edmonton Oilers know what it takes to win (Edmonton Sun)
Vezina-worthy season ends with ‘sour taste’ for Flames goalie Markstrom (Calgary Sun)
Devils to meet with No. 1 NHL Draft prospect this week (NJ.com)
Red Wings, NHL welcome return this week of scouting combine (Detroit News)
Sebastian Cossa thriving in WHL playoffs; Red Wings won’t rush to NHL (MLive.com)
Lindor has a bad case of Rangers fever (New York Newsday)