Hockey headlines for October 31, 2018

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Execution, not effort, lacks for Penguins in emotional loss to Islanders (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Rangers spoil Joe Thornton’s return to Sharks lineup (San Jose Mercury News)
Streaking Granlund rallies Wild past Oilers with late goal. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
'A good hard hockey hit': Suspension confuses Senators' Mark Borowiecki (Ottawa Citizen)
Blackhawks' Corey Crawford: It's time to leave concussion talk in the past (Chicago Sun-Times)
Isles, Pens honor victims of synagogue shooting (New York Newsday)
Penguins offer touching tribute to synagogue shooting victims before Tuesday’s game (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Often a villain in the eyes of Penguins fans, coach Barry Trotz vouches for city's character (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Kings’ Nate Thompson says synagogue massacre ‘hit home’ (Los Angeles Times)
Hellebuyck’s confidence doesn’t waver; Familiar refrain for Jets goalie despite slow start (Winnipeg Sun)
Laine looks forward to lining up with Lowry, Tanev (Winnipeg Free Press)
Babych brothers lending a helping hand overseas (Winnipeg Free Press)
How close are the Canes and Sebastian Aho to a new contract agreement? (Raleigh News & Observer)
Edmonton Oilers winger Zack Kassian putting out fires after trade rumours surface (Edmonton Sun)
Avalanche right winger Mikko Rantanen, the NHL’s leading scorer, is a Nordic gentleman (Denver Post)
Now cancer-free, life is returning to normal for former Lightning player Brian Boyle (Tampa Bay Times)
Burke proud of Leafs that remain from his tenure as GM (Toronto Sun)
Rangers answer David Quinn's challenge for one game at least (New York Post)
Brad Marchand helps Bruins get past Hurricanes (Boston Globe)
Late Bertuzzi goal lifts Wings to second straight win (Detroit News)
Brayden Point has career night with impact on both ends (Tampa Bay Times)
Flyers beat Anaheim Ducks behind Nolan Patrick’s clutch goal (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Devin Shore sparks Stars to first road win of the season with three-point night (Dallas Morning News)
Coyotes blast Ottawa Senators, secure best October record since 2013 (Arizona Republic)
Another blown call, another recovery for Flames in Buffalo (Calgary Herald)
Hartman’s two goals help push Preds past Vegas (The Tennessean)
Hutton does a slow burn after Flames singe Sabres in OT (Buffalo News)
Devils rocked by Lightning in ugly loss (NorthJersey.com)
Marchand, Bruins hand Canes 3-2 loss (Raleigh News & Observer)
Comeback short after frightful start (Columbus Dispatch)
Ducks give up a late tiebreaking goal to Flyers as losing streak reaches 6 games (Orange County Register)
Canadiens can't overcome poor play on special teams in loss to Stars (Montreal Gazette)
Fright night: Goalie Mike Condon struggles as Senators get thumped (Ottawa Citizen)
Golden Knights allow 4 unanswered goals, fall to Nashville (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Oilers fail to tame the Wild (Edmonton Journal)
Danton Heinen bumps up to Bruins' second line (Boston Herald)
Golden Knights’ Cody Eakin brushes off hard hit to face Predators (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Rangers scratch Buchnevich for second time this season (New York Newsday)
Edmonton Oilers forward Kyle Brodziak a fan of Minnesota (Edmonton Sun)
Why it's fitting that Stars' Jason Spezza reached the 1,000-game milestone in Montreal (Dallas Morning News)
Injured Allen back on the ice with Blues, but his return is unclear (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Don't hold your breath waiting for Jonathan Quick's return to Kings (Los Angeles Times)
Bruins place defenseman Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve (Boston Globe)
Detroit Red Wings will need 1-2 forwards after injury to Thomas Vanek (Detroit Free Press)
Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik misses practice with ‘lower-body’ injury (Washington Post)
Senators top up refinancing with new $30M credit facility (Ottawa Citizen)