Hockey headlines for January 4, 2020

Saturday, January 4, 2020

On a celebratory night, Stars forward Joe Pavelski showed why he has played in the NHL for over 1,000 games (Dallas Morning News)
Ilya Samsonov stands out as Capitals hold off Hurricanes, 4-3 (Washington Post)
Canadiens sign Ilya Kovalchuk to one-year, two-way contract (Montreal Gazette)
Golden Knights’ Marc-Andre Fleury withdraws from NHL All-Star Game (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom named to All-Star Game (Vancouver Sun)
Capitals’ Todd Reirden to coach in All-Star Game for second straight year (Washington Post)
Bruins’ Bruce Cassidy named a coach for NHL All-Star Game (Boston Globe)
Predators place Ryan Ellis on injured reserve after Corey Perry elbow (The Tennessean)
Stars forward Corey Perry suspended five games for elbowing Nashville defenseman Ryan Ellis (Dallas Morning News)
Kings’ Kurtis MacDermid suspended two games by NHL for illegal hit (Los Angeles Times)
After practicing with the Penguins again, Sidney Crosby pumps the brakes on a potential return (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Predators GM says Laviolette’s job not in jeopardy — at least ‘at this time’ (The Tennessean)
Bettman coy with potential Isles home playoff game venues (New York Newsday)
Fired Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery is seeking treatment for alcohol abuse (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Fatherhood has helped Kings coach Todd McLellan connect better with his players (Los Angeles Times)
Rapid turnaround by Keefe’s Leafs adds fuel to early award buzz (Toronto Star)
Sharks’ Joe Thornton discusses passing Adam Oates on NHL’s all-time assist list (San Jose Mercury News)
The advice Blackhawks legend Denis Savard gave Patrick Kane that Kane will never forget (Chicago Daily Herald)
Michael Frolik ready for fresh start with Sabres after 'tough year' in Calgary (Buffalo News)
Newcomer Mike Reilly more than ready for his chance with Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Citizen)
Canes make push in third period, but Samsonov, Capitals hold on for 4-3 victory (Raleigh News & Observer)
Man advantages a disadvantage for undermanned Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Free Press)
Days after buying Stars-Red Wings tickets for his parents, Joel Kiviranta makes his NHL debut (Dallas Morning News)
Edmonton Oilers promise there is nothing to worry about (Edmonton Sun)
Defense remains the biggest problem for Rangers (New York Newsday)
Flyers and their penalty killers trying to regain mojo in Arizona as 6-game trip continues (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Why David Quinn knows Rangers penalty kill has room to improve (New York Post)
Isles' Pelech out for the rest of the season (New York Newsday)
Sabres forced to adjust again after losing Victor Olofsson for five to six weeks (Buffalo News)
Dean Kukan joins Columbus Blue Jackets’ long list of injured (Columbus Dispatch)
Little joins teammates on ice, shows off speed (Winnipeg Free Press)
Taylor Hall, Conor Garland have found chemistry with Arizona Coyotes (Arizona Republic)
The Kaapo Kakko growth sign that has Rangers still believing (New York Post)
In an elevated role, Wild’s Jordan Greenway vows to use his size (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Yamamoto off to good start in bid to become full time Edmonton Oiler (Edmonton Sun)
How Mikhail Sergachev became ‘most improved’ Lightning player (Tampa Bay Times)
Jets Niku could be 'freed' this weekend (Winnipeg Sun)
It's back to Belleville for young Ottawa Senators blueliner Brannstrom (Ottawa Citizen)
Penguins to recall Casey DeSmith, Thomas Di Pauli (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sabres recall forward Scott Wilson from Rochester (Buffalo News)
Six years removed from his last NHL game, Kevin Czuczman is still happy and hungry (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Flyers condemn blackface Mummers skit involving Gritty (Philadelphia Inquirer)