Hockey headlines for December 12, 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Red Wings lose 6-3 in Dallas, winless streak at three games (Detroit News)
Bo Horvat’s goal pushes Islanders into second place with OT win over Maple Leafs (New York Post)
Defensive issues remain, but Avalanche rallies for wild, much-needed victory behind Nathan MacKinnon game-winner (Denver Post)
Detroit Red Wings' David Perron suspended six games for reckless crosscheck (Detroit Free Press)
NHL suspends Blue Jackets' Gudbranson one game (Columbus Dispatch)
Strome avoids punishment for knee-on-knee hit on Connor (Winnipeg Free Press)
Wings' Dylan Larkin on injured reserve, return date uncertain (Detroit Free Press)
Tony Granato taking leave of absence from Blackhawks work on NBC Sports Chicago after non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis (Chicago Inquirer)
Lawmakers vote in favor of plan to bring Capitals, Wizards to Virginia (Washington Post)
Kyle Dubas provides vote of confidence for Mike Sullivan, Penguins power play and more amid struggles (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Canucks likely out of the running for Ethan Bear (Vancouver Province)
Connor vs. Connor a delicious clash of elite first-overall draft picks (Edmonton Sun)
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard finding ways to be of assistance (Chicago Sun-Times)
Tavares' 1,000th NHL point helps Leafs force overtime against Islanders (Toronto Sun)
Flames falter late in loss to Avalanche (Calgary Sun)
Tanev injured in Flames’ latest loss, status uncertain (Calgary Sun)
Stars captain Jamie Benn records 500th career assist in first period vs. Red Wings (Dallas Morning News)
Boos erupt as ex-Islander John Tavares earns 1,000th point (New York Post)
Even if it doesn't show in standings, Wild can sense their improvement (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
The Ottawa Senators building up some much-needed confidence (Ottawa Sun)
Offense fuels Sharks’ resurgence, but more concerns lay directly ahead (San Jose Mercury News)
Kraken offense sputters as losses mount (Seattle Times)
Penguins forward Bryan Rust sidelined on week-to-week basis due to injury (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Mired in goal-scoring slump, Mikko Rantanen focuses on mental toughness, looking forward: “You can’t get down on yourself” (Denver Post)
Jacob Trouba remains Rangers’ consistent game-changer (New York Post)
Panthers’ Sam Reinhart is looking like an All-Star and is recognized league-wide (Miami Herald)
Vincent Trocheck’s career-best pace is lifting up Rangers in every way: ‘Whole package’ (New York Post)
Blues to try winger Pavel Buchnevich at center again in attempt to balance lineup (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Unsung Nick Seeler and Sean Walker have formed a perfect pairing for the Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Bruins’ Morgan Geekie could be in line for a larger role down the middle (Boston Globe)
Forward Jakub Vrana absent for Blues practice on Monday, but not placed on waivers (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
A whirlwind few days for Sabres' winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup (Buffalo News)
Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten is playing with his fourth team this season and wouldn't have it any other way (Toronto Star)
Former Red Wings goalie Mike Vernon on Hall of Fame, Chris Osgood, today’s game (MLive.com)