Kiprusoff’s 39 saves help Flames hold off Canucks 5-3 in season-openerCALGARY, Alberta — Miikka Kiprusoff made 39 saves, and the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Wojtek Wolski scores 2 goals, Anderson stops 38 shots as Avalanche beat Sharks 5-2 in openerDENVER — Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic’s No. 19. Wolski scores 2 goals, Anderson stops 38 shots as Avalanche beat Sharks 5-2DENVER — Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic’s No. 19. Josh Gorges’ OT goal gives Canadiens season-opening 4-3 win over Maple LeafsTORONTO — Montreal defenseman Josh Gorges scored with only 12.8 seconds left on the overtime clock, and Carey Price made 43 saves in the Canadiens’ season-opening 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Stars sign defenseman Stephane Robidas to $13.2M, four-year extension through 2013-14 seasonFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a $13.2 million, four-year contract extension, through the 2013-14 season. Avalanche retire sweater of longtime captain Joe Sakic in ceremony before season openerDENVER — Joe Sakic would typically rather retreat from the spotlight than bask in it. Ovechkin, Laich net 2 goals, 1 assist each, lead Caps to 4-1 win over Bruins in NHL openerBOSTON — Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist, and Jose Theodore stopped 19 shots to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night in the season-opener. Former Chargers, Patriots LB Junior Seau: ‘Tell Belichick to call me.’BOSTON — Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau is trying out some new careers this fall as part of a television show called “Sports Jobs.” Penguins’ Crosby among last in NHL to switch to synthetic stickPITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby is still speaking softly, only now he’s carrying a different stick. Rangers seek success with Tortorella and Gaborik entering New York mix
Veteran forward Brendan Shanahan, New Jersey Devils separate on eve of seasonNEWARK, N.J. — Veteran forward Brendan Shanahan and the New Jersey Devils have parted way less than two days before the start of the NHL season. Murugappa Gold Cup hockey: Karnataka split points with IOBCHENNAI - Karnataka XI wasted an excellent opportunity to pick up full points and eventually drew 2-2 with local champions Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in the opening fixture of the All-India Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament here Thursday. Hockey squad for Women’s Asia CupNEW DELHI - Hockey India Thursday announced an 18-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup to be held in Bangkok Oct 3 to Nov 8. Stars aligned with Crawford? Dallas and its new coach out to prove last season was aberrationDALLAS — Marc Crawford wants to show that his last coaching stop was an aberration. Bankruptcy judge rejects both bids to buy Coyotes, leaves door open to NHLPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has rejected both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. Detroit Red Wings rout Farjestad 6-2 in final preseason game in Sweden before facing BluesKARLSTAD, Sweden — Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-2 rout of Swedish club Farjestad on Wednesday in their last preseason game. Cory Stillman scores 2, Panthers wrap up preseason with 4-2 win over Finnish team JokeritHELSINKI — Dennis Seidenberg and Cory Stillman scored 29 seconds apart at the end of the first period, and the Florida Panthers wrapped up their preseason schedule by beating Finnish league club Jokerit 4-2 on Wednesday. Coyotes pick up Bissonnette off waivers from PenguinsGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have claimed Paul Bissonnette off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Former Maple Leafs star Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in NHL, rules out comebackSTOCKHOLM — Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL. Ryan Jones scores twice in Predators 4-2 win over Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Jones scored twice and Dan Ellis stopped 36 shots for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the preseason finale for both teams Sunday. Rangers-Capitals Sums
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ZSC Lions beat Blackhawks 2-1 in exhibition game to win Victoria CupZURICH — ZSC Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Tuesday in an exhibition game to win the Victoria Cup trophy, marking the Zurich club’s biggest success against an NHL team. Former All-Star Theo Fleury decides to retire as member of Calgary FlamesCALGARY, Alberta — Theo Fleury’s career is ending in the place it began. Devils wrap up preseason with victory over New York IslandersNEWARK, N.J. — Zach Parise and Travis Zajac each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 in the preseason finale for both teams Tuesday night. Tom Gilbert scores OT winner as Oilers edge Canucks 5-4EDMONTON, Alberta — Tom Gilbert scored 1:57 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game winless skid with a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the final preseason contest for both teams Sunday. Phoenix Coyotes sign veteran center Robert Lang to a 1-year contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes signed veteran center Robert Lang to a one-year contract Tuesday. Panthers lose 3-2 on penalties in Finland; Horton, Duco score for FloridaTAMPERE, Finland — Nathan Horton and Mike Duco in regulation for Florida, but the Panthers lost 3-2 to Finnish team Tappara after a penalty shootout. Penguins’ Sidney Crosby practices for 1st time since injuring groin, expects to play FridayCANONSBURG, Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has practiced for the first time since injuring his groin during a preseason game Thursday in Columbus. Paul Kariya leads Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Blackhawks beat HC Davos 9-2 in exhibition game; Smolenak, Kane each score 2 goalsZURICH, Switzerland — Radek Smolenak and Patrick Kane each scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 9-2 win over HC Davos in an exhibition game Monday. With short offseason over, young Penguins say they’re ready for another Stanley Cup runPITTSBURGH — There were few reasons to think the Pittsburgh Penguins could recover from a stretch of 16 losses in 25 games and make the playoffs, much less win the Stanley Cup. They did. Paul Kariya paces the Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Hockey team to have no designated captain for Canada tourNEW DELHI - Hockey India’s (HI) new selection committee Wednesday selected its first team for the tour to Canada from Oct 2-5 without a designated captain. Liverpool co-owners Hicks and Gillett Jr. confirm investment search, no agreements signedMANCHESTER, England — Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors. |