Hockey headlines for January 31, 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Devils fall to Predators in shootout following wild affair in John Hynes’ return (NJ.com)
Canadiens ride strong second period, stout defence to win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette)
Predators' David Poile becomes winningest GM in NHL history (The Tennessean)
Sharks’ Tomas Hertl has torn ACL and MCL, will miss remainder of season (San Jose Mercury News)
David Backes will not report to Providence (Boston Herald)
Arizona Coyotes acknowledge report of recruiting violations, NHL investigation (Arizona Republic)
'You have to give him credit': Tkachuk earns respect in scrap with Kassian (Calgary Sun)
Monahan throws down with Nugent-Hopkins in first NHL fight (Calgary Herald)

Henrik Lundqvist felt strong Kobe Bryant connection: ‘Competitor’ (New York Post)
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby: Kobe Bryant ‘inspired so many people’ (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Some Senators trying not get caught up in deadline distraction, but it's tough (Ottawa Sun)
Maurice 'all for' trade boost, but Jets need to get harder, too (Winnipeg Sun)
Jean-Gabriel Pageau focused on having a strong season with Senators (Ottawa Sun)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson injured in Arizona Coyotes' loss to Los Angeles Kings (Arizona Republic)
Sabres follow fast start with 'flat' second period, drop to sixth in Atlantic (Buffalo News)
Sabres lose Kyle Okposo to upper-body injury in loss to Montreal (Buffalo News)
Predators coach John Hynes didn't feel like stranger for long in old home (The Tennessean)
Isles look to shake rust after their long break (New York Newsday)
Class in session as Golden Knights return from bye (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Recharged Penguins gear down for grueling stretch (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Can the Maple Leafs bring road magic home? (Toronto Sun)
Capitals Coach Todd Reirden continuing to find ways to push players as competition ramps up (Washington Post)
David Quinn challenges Ryan Lindgren with Rangers defensive shakeup (New York Post)
Tuukka Rask ready for a return (Boston Herald)
Golden Knights’ William Karlsson, Cody Glass still sidelined (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz closing in on return (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Athanasiou returns to Red Wings practice, hopes to finish season strong (Detroit News)
Forward Strome back as Hawks return to practice (Chicago Daily Herald)
Carter Hart still sidelined as Flyers head back to work (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Trade rumor target Shayne Gostisbehere nearing return for Flyers (South Jersey Courier-Post)
Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen answers the (Golden) Bell and gets his game back on track (Toronto Star)
Rangers' Shesterkin will start first game after All-Star break (New York Newsday)
Long and winding hockey road leads Steen to his 1,000th NHL game (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm ‘learning great lessons’ (Orange County Register)
Beaulieu absorbs tough breaks (Winnipeg Free Press)
Canes’ Svechnikov’s second season filled with highs, lows and a touch of lacrosse (Raleigh News & Observer)
Oilers call-up Yamamoto might not see Bakersfield ever again (Edmonton Sun)