Hockey headlines for December 18, 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon’s four-point night helps Avalanche coast past Sharks (Denver Post)
Hanging in, hanging on to subdue phenom Connor Bedard (Vancouver Province)
Caps survive Hurricanes’ feisty forecheck, end trip with shootout win (Washington Post)
Calgary Flames activate goaltender Jacob Markstrom from injured reserve (Calgary Sun)
Maple Leafs leave Pittsburgh game with heads held high thanks to outstanding player performances (Globe & Mail)
Is D.J. on thin ice? With the way Senators are playing, fans may soon get their wish (Ottawa Sun)
Why the San Jose Sharks’ newest forward says he’s “extremely motivated” (San Jose Mercury News)
Here’s what’s next for Carolina Hurricanes goaltending quandary (Raleigh News & Observer)
Early penalties sink San Jose Sharks in loss to Colorado Avalanche (San Jose Mercury News)
Ugly loss: Ottawa Senators again find ways to stumble in all-Knighter at Las Vegas (Ottawa Sun)
Washington Capitals take 2-1 shootout win over Carolina Hurricanes (Raleigh News & Observer)
Blackhawks add Joey Anderson to lengthy injury list in loss to Canucks (Chicago Sun-Times)
Sharks forward and pending UFA to be healthy scratched for first time this season (San Jose Mercury News)
Jets’ defence dominating (Winnipeg Free Press)
The ‘disconnected’ Penguins penalty kill is looking to reverse its December downturn (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Islanders must find way to play full 60 minutes as tight games keep getting away (New York Post)
Red Wings must navigate through grinding stretch in schedule (MLive.com)
Blues power play, penalty kill each do their part perfectly in win over Stars (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
How Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg is becoming the elite offensive threat the franchise has lacked (The Tennessean)