Hockey headlines for May 6, 2023

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Hurricanes manhandle Devils again in Game 2, take 2-0 playoff series lead into Game 3 (Raleigh News & Observer)
Knights know slowing Oilers’ lethal power play vital in Game 2 (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Leafs rookie Matthew Knies ruled out for at least next two games with a concussion (Toronto Star)
Lightning re-sign forward Mikey Eyssimont to two-year deal (Tampa Bay Times)
Ottawa Senators sign depth forward Jiri Smejkal to a one-year deal (Ottawa Sun)
Kraken’s Dave Hakstol named a finalist for coach of the year (Seattle Times)
Bruins’ Jim Montgomery an NHL coach of the year finalist (Boston Globe)
Bettman on celebrity interest in Sens: 'The bids are going to have to stand on their own merit' (Ottawa Sun)
Devils’ star players disappear again in Game 2 loss to Hurricanes: ‘We should be really pissed off right now’ (NJ.com)
Carolina Hurricanes get in the big licks in Game 2 playoff win over Devils (Raleigh News & Observer)
With aggressive defense and nonstop effort, Panthers finally find ‘identity’ in playoffs (Miami Herald)
Stars upped the aggressiveness, physicality in series-tying effort vs. Kraken (Dallas Morning News)
Minus Knies, Leafs must change lineup to tame Panthers (Toronto Sun)
Panthers lead 2-0, but Florida's rink will be feeling blue (Toronto Sun)
Early exit means Lightning will get rest, time to retool for next year (Tampa Bay Times)
Defenseman Noah Dobson enters pivotal summer as Islanders look for more growth (New York Post)
What will Blackhawks do in free agency? Bringing back Athanasiou and Domi back would be a good start (Chicago Daily Herald)
Which prospects could the Flyers draft if they land pick No. 7, 8, or 9 in the lottery? (Philadelphia Inquirer)
This Fab Five should be focus when lottery confirms NHL Draft order (Vancouver Province)
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph named to Canada's roster for IIHF World Championship (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Flames’ Toffoli answers Canada’s call, aims to finish season ‘on a winning note’ (Calgary Sun)
Canadiens' Samuel Montembeault and Justin Barron named to Team Canada (Montreal Gazette)
Sabres trio of Devon Levi, Jack Quinn and Peyton Krebs joining Team Canada for World Championships (Buffalo News)
Four Blues to play in upcoming World Championship, including Jake Neighbours and Scott Perunovich (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Filip Lindberg latest Penguins prospect to head home to play in Europe (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
There are more than Leafs fans pulling for Toronto to beat Florida in the second round (Toronto Star)