Hockey headlines for December 4, 2024

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Calgary Flames grind for Gaudreaus, stop Columbus Blue Jackets' point streak at six (Columbus Dispatch)
Kirill Kaprizov scores in overtime to send NHL-best Wild past Canucks 3-2 (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Lackluster Jets drop fourth straight, topple from top spot (Winnipeg Sun)
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key incredible Avalanche comeback in Buffalo (Denver Post)
Penguins blow a three-goal lead but beat Panthers in overtime for their fourth straight win (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Canucks' Filip Hronek out two months following non-surgical procedure (Vancouver Province)
Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves says he will continue to inflict pain 'legally' (Toronto Sun)
Devils‘ Jack Hughes has short response to Rangers analyst who ripped him for ’Instagram hockey' (NJ.com)
The Flyers tried to trade Travis Sanheim in 2023. Now, he’s a bona fide No. 1 defenseman and poised to make Team Canada. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The case for Mitch Marner making the Canadian team for the 4 Nations Face-Off (Toronto Star)
These Detroit Red Wings project to be picked for 4 Nations Face-Off (Detroit Free Press)
Which Maple Leafs will make Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster? (Toronto Sun)
Senators GM Steve Staios unhappy with Team Canada snub of top prospect Carter Yakemchuk (Ottawa Sun)
Devils legend Martin Brodeur is on Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin’s side. Is he right? (NJ.com)
Eklund scores in overtime as Sharks stun Washington Capitals (San Jose Mercury News)
Kraken snap losing streak, open road trip with gutty win over Hurricanes (Seattle Times)
Jordan Kyrou scores twice as Joel Hofer, Blues beat Jets 4-1 (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Pavel Zacha lifts Bruins over Red Wings in overtime, 3-2 (Boston Herald)
Red Wings settle for one point in OT loss in Boston (Detroit News)
One goal too few, one mistake too many as Oilers lose to Vegas again (Edmonton Sun)
Fire of desire burns bright to prove another point in trip finale (Vancouver Province)
Caps fall into trap against Sharks and their winning streak is snapped (Washington Post)
Seattle Kraken take 4-2 win over Hurricanes in Pyotr Kochetkov’s return in net (Raleigh News & Observer)
Isles force OT, but lose to Canadiens on Suzuki's goal (New York Newsday)
Penguins get boost with Owen Pickering's 1st career NHL goal (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Jean-Gabriel Pageau sent down to third line in return to Islanders’ lineup (New York Post)
Sharks make one lineup change for game vs. Capitals (San Jose Mercury News)
Patrik Laine is 'super excited' to be back in the Canadiens' lineup (Montreal Gazette)
‘If he’s looking down, he’s smiling’: Gaudreaus feel love on special night at Saddledome (Calgary Sun)
Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames honor Gaudreaus with emotional pregame ceremony (Columbus Dispatch)
‘Huge honour for me to wear it’: Flames goalies proud of Gaudreau tribute masks (Calgary Sun)
Utah Hockey Club’s first season has been defined by these numbers (Salt Lake Tribune)
Lightning getting healthy as they return to the ice ... or are they? (Tampa Bay Times)
As he nurses injury, Pacioretty likes what he sees from Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun)
Peter Laviolette digs in on confidence with this Rangers roster despite struggles (New York Post)
Blackhawks defenseman T.J. Brodie finding rhythm after shaky start: 'He’s starting to fit in' (Chicago Sun-Times)
Adam Fox’s extended scoring drought doesn’t concern Rangers (New York Post)
The joke isn’t on Utah Hockey Club’s Nick Schmaltz anymore (Salt Lake Tribune)
Ducks’ Frank Vatrano and Troy Terry are heating up (Orange County Register)
Penguins assign defenseman Jack St. Ivany to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dallas Stars loan forward Justin Hryckowian back to AHL affiliate (Dallas Morning News)
Penguins announce new hire to hockey research and development staff (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Nick Foligno wants to see Blackhawks continue scheduling more afternoon games (Chicago Sun-Times)
How high school football led Brady Skjei to a starring role with the Nashville Predators (The Tennessean)