Hockey headlines for May 2, 2019

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Canes fight past Islanders in third for 5-2 win, 3-0 lead in series (Raleigh News & Observer)
Stars played with purpose to turn tables on Blues in Game 4 win: 'It's now a three-game series (Dallas Morning News)
Old Brad Marchand makes appearance vs. Blue Jackets (Boston Herald)
Keeping focused a priority for Jackets (Columbus Dispatch)
Joe Pavelski was Facetiming team after Game 3 win, could still return this series (San Jose Mercury News)
Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin has surgery on fractured nose (Montreal Gazette)
Pavel Datsyuk leaving KHL team; return to Red Wings ‘absolutely’ possible (Detroit News)
Gary Bettman says the Ottawa Senators aren't for sale (Ottawa Sun)
Avalanche rookie Cale Makar has a new home — with teammate Matt Calvert and his family (Denver Post)
Blues lose their cool as desperate Stars tie playoff series (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Critical mistake in Game 3 leaves frustrated Islanders on the brink of elimination (Raleigh News & Observer)
A dubious puck grab that wasn't called helps sink Islanders (New York Post)
Life without Johnny Boychuk an ongoing Islanders challenge (New York Post)
Game 4's second period ends in goalie-on-goalie crime as Jordan Binnington's testy relationship with Stars continues (Dallas Morning News)
In his first playoff start, Canes goalie makes the most of his opportunity (Raleigh News & Observer)
Clutterbuck takes his usual spot on fourth line in Game 3 (New York Newsday)
Justin Faulk’s first playoff goal a memorable one for the Canes (Raleigh News & Observer)
An 'area of focus' for the Stars ahead of Game 4 paid off in major way Wednesday night vs. St. Louis (Dallas Morning News)
Blues hope to get something Dunn on power play (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Sharks recall run of 2016, hope to erase heartbreak (Calgary Sun)
David Backes might be back for Bruins in Game 4 (Boston Herald)
Beating Bobrovsky has been tall task for Bruins (Boston Herald)
Scott Harrington shakes off Brad Marchand’s sucker punch (Columbus Dispatch)
Blue Jackets’ Matt Duchene busy enjoying the moment (Columbus Dispatch)
Learning never stops for Spezza, who is still finding ways to contribute (Winnipeg Sun)
Blue Jackets’ Seth Jones and his brothers stay close to Mom, their biggest fan (Columbus Dispatch)
Blackhawks again look to European free agency in search of the next Artemi Panarin or Erik Gustafsson (Chicago Tribune)
Blue Jackets assistant Shaw gets ringing endorsement from Torts (Ottawa Sun)
Disappointment but no dissension in Jet's dressing room, Hendricks says (Winnipeg Free Press)
Erik Haula faces crowded Golden Knights depth chart upon return (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jared McCann to join Team Canada at IIHF World Championships (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Wolanin signs up to see the world with United States team (Ottawa Citizen)
Florida Panthers extend goaltender Chris Driedger for two years (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Joe Veleno ready to launch pro career after signing with Red Wings (MLive.com)
Flyers sign young goaltender Kirill Ustimenko (Philly.com)
Maple Leafs sign big forward Egor Korshkov (Toronto Sun)
Devils prospect Ty Smith named WHL defenseman of the year (NJ.com)
Tavern in Manhattan is go-to place for Isles fans (New York Newsday)
Jason Botchford, popular Vancouver sportswriter, dead at 48 (Vancouver Province)
Bill Fleischman dies; covered Stanley Cup-winning Flyers for the Daily News (Philly.com)