Hockey headlines for January 9, 2020

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Matthews hits milestone, but Leafs stumble in 4-3 shootout loss to Jets (Globe & Mail)
Kevin Hayes’ shorthanded goal helps Flyers edge Capitals and end losing streak (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Flames defenceman Andersson signs six-year extension (Calgary Sun)
Report: Sharks’ Logan Couture out long term with fractured ankle (San Jose Mercury News)
Ranger avoids punishment for hit on Avalanche player (New York Post)
Ducks plan to honor Corey Perry for all his goals and other shenanigans (Orange County Register)
Byfuglien reaches next milestone in recovery: report (Winnipeg Sun)
A Great Goaltending Hope Arrives With a Win (New York Times)
Justin Williams has always liked a challenge. Now, back with Canes, he has another one. (Raleigh News & Observer)
Where Rangers' focus is turning as three-goalie shuffle begins (New York Post)
Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman yet to decide strategy as NHL trade deadline draws closer (Chicago Sun-Times)
What new coach John Hynes said about changes for the Nashville Predators (The Tennessean)
Michael Frolik joins Sabres following chaotic journey from Calgary (Buffalo News)
Behind stellar goaltending, tight checking, Stars erase early deficit vs. Kings to complete fifth straight comeback win (Dallas Morning News)
John Stevens fondly recalls L.A. before Stars beat Kings in his return (Los Angeles Times)
Capitals are their own worst enemy in 3-2 loss to Flyers (Washington Post)
Blues know their key is always be aggressive (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Have the young Rangers finally reached a turning point? (New York Newsday)
There’s about half a season left, but the Florida Panthers’ playoff push has already begun (Miami Herald)
Colliton said Strome's ankle sprain will keep him out of Thursday's game (Chicago Daily Herald)
Robin Lehner is ready to return from a knee injury, but Dylan Strome will miss at least one game with a sprained ankle (Chicago Tribune)
Red Wings hope to get on Jonathan Bernier's back as he continues solid goaltending (Detroit News)
Eberle hoping to be second-half player again (New York Newsday)
Golden Knights’ Cody Eakin shakes off rust after lengthy layoff (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gustav Nyquist, Blue Jackets are happy they found each other (Columbus Dispatch)
Shea Theodore rounds into form for Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On 70th NHL shot on goal, Chicago Blackhawks' Sikura finally finds back of net (Chicago Daily Herald)
Blackhawks’ Alex DeBrincat looks to affect game in more ways beyond scoring (Chicago Sun-Times)
Defenseman Kevin Czuczman finds his place with Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Penguins put forward Joseph Blandisi on waivers (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Canadiens send Lukas Vejdemo back to the AHL's Laval Rocket (Montreal Gazette)
What Stephen Johns’ conditioning loan to the AHL means for his return to the Stars blue line (Dallas Morning News)
Binnington and Bieber are on, but no date is set (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Wild defenseman Matt Dumba donates $11.2K to help with Australia’s wildfire relief (St. Paul Pioneer Press)