Hockey headlines for October 31, 2024

Thursday, October 31, 2024

In battle of Hughes bros, Devils’ Jack Hughes shows flash of return to dominance (NJ.com)
Jets find redemption in Motown, clip Red Wings 6-2 (Winnipeg Sun)
Show must go on for Connor McDavid-less Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun)
Sharks trade for Leafs’ former first-round pick in defenseman swap (San Jose Mercury News)
Utah Hockey Club makes a trade and reunites two veteran defensemen (Salt Lake Tribune)
Jessica Campbell is focused on coaching the Kraken, but her barrier-breaking impact is hard to ignore (Toronto Star)
How Quinn Hughes learned to pay it forward, set example for skilled brothers (Vancouver Province)
With Panthers in Finland, the team’s Finnish players are soaking in ‘really meaningful trip’ (Miami Herald)
When in Finland: Stars getting acquainted with local culture during NHL Global Series trip (Dallas Morning News)
Utah Hockey Club has big response with win over Calgary Flames (Salt Lake Tribune)
Slow start dooms shorthanded Avalanche in loss to Lightning (Denver Post)
‘We were sloppy early’: Knights’ road woes continue in loss to Kings (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Flames losing streaks extends to four with lopsided loss to Utah (Calgary Sun)
Isles shut out for fourth time, drop third straight in loss to Jackets (New York Newsday)
Brutal 1st period start grounds Detroit Red Wings in 6-2 loss to Winnipeg Jets (Detroit Free Press)
Red Wings had too many passengers against top-flight Jets (MLive.com)
Jets high-scoring winger eclipses 500-career points in homecoming (Winnipeg Free Press)
Flames have been lucky to have him’: Iggy, Lanny and more celebrate Backlund’s massive milestone (Calgary Sun)
Ottawa Senators close out month over .500 for first time in eight years (Ottawa Sun)
Sabres' power play still languishing last in the NHL, but is finally on a goal streak (Buffalo News)
Lineup changes incoming for Blues after blowout loss to Senators (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
"We have to stop helping the other team," Canadiens' St. Louis says (Montreal Gazette)
Jim Montgomery overhauls Bruins lines (Boston Herald)
Maple Leafs' penalty penchant pestering coach Craig Berube (Toronto Sun)
Avalanche injury woes continue: Ross Colton has broken foot, Miles Wood joins walking wounded (Denver Post)
Jordan Binnington downplays potential goalie fight with Ottawa's Linus Ullmark (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Mat Barzal isn’t hiding frustration as Islanders tinker to end his even-strength goal struggles (New York Post)
Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level (Buffalo News)
Wild’s Freddy Gaudreau finding his typical game (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Amid Penguins’ losing streak, Rickard Rakell’s strong start a notable bright spot (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Maple Leafs vet Pacorietty learning some new tricks thanks to Tavares (Toronto Sun)
T.J. Brodie's defensive struggles pose problem for Blackhawks (Chicago Sun-Times)
Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson keeps chin up as spectator status continues (Toronto Sun)
Will Cuylle’s impact grows as questions persist about Rangers’ top line (New York Post)
The Caps believed in Aliaksei Protas. It’s paying off. (Washington Post)
Cast off by Red Wings, Walman finds home in San Jose (San Jose Mercury News)
Despite slow statistical start, Rutger McGroarty earns praise for performance, attitude in AHL (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dallas Stars franchise value nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024, report says (Dallas Morning News)
A Zamboni gave a new meaning to driving to the net for the Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Sun)