Hockey headlines for May 17, 2018

Thursday, May 17, 2018

‘Flower power’ shines in Golden Knights’ 4-2 win over Jets (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Capitals have ‘got to be desperate’ for Game 4 (Washington Times)
Wild sign Finnish goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to entry-level deal (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli reportedly signs Swedish defenceman (Edmonton Journal)
Jets' Cheveldayoff in running for GM of the year (Winnipeg Free Press)
Lightning’s Yzerman finalist for GM of year (Tampa Bay Times)
Lightning Lean on Their Stars to Strike Back Against the Capitals (New York Times)
Home cooking basically burned toast in the NHL playoffs (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Cam Neely isn’t a fan of the current state of NHL officiating (Boston Globe)
Jeremy Jacobs believes legalized gambling will boost fan engagement (Boston Globe)
Jets coach Maurice bought what GM Cheveldayoff was selling (Winnipeg Free Press)
Steven Stamkos is healthy, confident and ready to lead the Lightning’s comeback (Washington Post)
Why Predators aren't 'looking for wholesale changes' to roster after playoff exit (The Tennessean)
Beefing up defense offseason priority for Bruins (Boston Globe)
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan thanks fans, vows to improve (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Golden Knights get the early lead, Fleury steals the game as Jets pour it on (Winnipeg Sun)
Erik Haula, linemates bounce back in Golden Knights’ 4-2 win (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jets’ 2nd period momentum short-lived in 4-2 loss to Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The whiteout comes south as Jets fans join the party in Vegas (Winnipeg Sun)
Unburdened by previous playoff baggage, Capitals’ young players help carry the load (Washington Post)
Nicklas Backstrom may be nearing return from hand injury, even if it means no faceoffs (Washington Post)
Flyers prospect Samuel Morin to have season-ending knee surgery (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Edmonton Oilers goalie prospect sets sights on Memorial Cup (Edmonton Sun)
Blue Jackets’ Atkinson happy for chance to play at worlds (Columbus Dispatch)
The improbable birth of hockey in Tucson (Arizona Republic)
Marc-Andre Fleury meets Humboldt family, continues playoff dominance (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)