Hockey headlines for April 6, 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Hard-charging Edmonton Oilers shoot down Ducks to make it six in a row (Edmonton Sun)
Rangers make statement by outgunning Lightning in chippy affair (New York Post)
Jets lose 3-1 to Flames, barely still holding wild-card spot (Winnipeg Sun)
Penguins sign goaltending prospect Joel Blomqvist to entry-level contract (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Arizona Coyotes countersue Phoenix for $2.3B over Tempe arena deal challenge (Arizona Republic)
Jonathan Toews reflects on better days during the Chicago Blackhawks’ Western Canada swing: ‘I’m not looking that far ahead’ (Chicago Tribune)
Lightning battle back but lose fight with Rangers (Tampa Bay Times)
Surging Oilers hand Ducks their 9th straight loss (Orange County Register)
Tyler Motte scores two goals with mismatched linemates in Rangers’ win (New York Post)
Rangers’ Jacob Trouba leaves Lightning game with upper-body injury (New York Post)
Gallant not concerned about Kane sitting out (New York Newsday)
Maple Leafs' O'Reilly feels '100%,' set to return to lineup in Boston (Toronto Sun)
Loud and proud fans out in full force (Winnipeg Free Press)
Kings prepare to face Vegas and possibly Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Daily News)
NHL playoff picture: Can Nashville Predators sneak into Western Conference playoffs? (The Tennessean)
Eliminated from playoff contention, Caps prepare for summer of tough questions (Washington Post)
With a chance at Bedard, are the Sharks creating momentum or shooting themselves in the foot? (San Jose Mercury News)
Red Wings continue pushing to win, even with playoffs a distant hope (Detroit News)
The Flyers’ future down the middle starting to take shape as this season nears its end (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Coach Tocchet's frustration with team's preparation is a familiar tune (Vancouver Province)
When will Kaprizov return to the Wild lineup? Soon (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Will Lightning rest Vasilevskiy with berth in NHL playoffs sealed? (Tampa Bay Times)
Red Wings’ Marco Kasper not available final five games (MLive.com)
Canadiens' Primeau no worse for wear after tough night vs. the Red Wings (Montreal Gazette)
Maple Leafs' Tavares 'not worrying' about lack of goals at five-on-five (Toronto Sun)
An 'antidote' against top players, Mattias Samuelsson showing his worth for Sabres (Buffalo News)
Bo Byram is unhindered in Avalanche’s system and still just getting started: “I’ve just been trying to shoot the puck more.” (Denver Post)
Devils’ Dawson Mercer feels at home in N.J. amid breakout season: ‘I love it here. This is the place I want to be’ (NJ.com)
Matt Coronato 'feeling good' as he adjusts to life with the Flames (Calgary Sun)
Blackhawks goalie prospect Arvid Soderblom surging for Rockford after adversity-laden winter (Chicago Sun-Times)
Bruins prospect Mason Lohrei solid in debut with Providence (Boston Globe)
How an injury turned Wild winger Brandon Duhaime into a Lego Master (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Golden Knights’ Robin Lehner accused of fraud in bankruptcy case (Las Vegas Review-Journal)