Zajac forces OT with last-second goal, leads Devils to SO win over Tampa BayTAMPA, Fla. — Travis Zajac scored with 1 second left in regulation, and the New Jersey Devils went on to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Hornqvist scores twice within 3 minutes in 3rd as Nashville rallies past Colorado 3-2NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patric Hornqvist scored twice 2:17 apart in the third period, and the Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in their home opener Thursday night. Draper, Franzen, Lidstrom score to lift Red Wings to 3-2 win over Blackhawks in home openerDETROIT — Kris Draper and Johan Franzen scored 1:34 apart late in the second period to put Detroit ahead and Chris Osgood made 31 saves to help the Red Wings hold on for a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in a rematch of Western Conference finalists on Thursday night. Guerin, Goligoski score in 2nd period as Penguins hand Flyers first loss, 5-4PHILADELPHIA — Bill Guerin and Alex Goligoski scored midway through the second period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins hand the Philadelphia Flyers their first loss of the season, 5-4 on Thursday night. Fisher scores in overtime to lead Senators to 3-2 win over IslandersOTTAWA — Mike Fisher scored 32 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Vanek nets winner for Sabres in 2-1 win over CoyotesBUFFALO, N.Y. — Thomas Vanek snapped a late third-period tie, and Ryan Miller made 23 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night. Islanders-Senators Sums
Gaborik’s 2 goals, 2½ minutes apart in 3rd period, lift Rangers past Ovechkin’s Caps 4-3WASHINGTON — Marian Gaborik scored two goals about 2½ minutes apart in the third period, Henrik Lundqvist held Alex Ovechkin without a point, and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night in a rematch of the teams’ wild playoff series. Selanne, Perry 2 goals apiece to lead Ducks to 1st win of season, 6-1 over BostonBOSTON — Teemu Selanne scored two goals 82 seconds apart in the second period, and Corey Perry had two goals and an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to their first victory of the season, a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz draws 1-game suspension from NHL for hitTORONTO — San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz has been suspended for one game for his hit on Davis Drewiske of the Los Angeles Kings. Henrik Sedin scores 2 goals, adds assist in Canucks’ 7-1 win over CanadiensVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Henrik Sedin scored twice in a 3:37 span of the second period and added an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks to their first victory of the season, a 7-1 romp over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. Prucha scores while on his back, Coyotes beat flat Penguins 3-0PITTSBURGH — Petr Prucha was knocked off his skates in front of the net but still pushed the puck into the net while sitting on the ice in the second period, and the Phoenix Coyotes took advantage of nine power plays to beat Pittsburgh 3-0 on Wednesday night. Maple Leafs fined by NHL after Canucks allege tampering regarding Sedin twinsNEW YORK — The NHL fined the Toronto Maple Leafs an undisclosed amount after ruling that coach Ron Wilson was guilty of tampering when he expressed interest in Vancouver Canucks forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin before they reached free agency. Teddy Purcell nets winning goal as LA Kings blow 4-goal lead, rally to beat Sharks 6-4LOS ANGELES — Teddy Purcell scored the tiebreaking goal from behind San Jose’s goal line with 5:10 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before holding off the Sharks 6-4 Tuesday night. Hemsky’s shootout goal leads Oilers to their first win of the season, 5-4 over StarsEDMONTON, Alberta — Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin picked up his 300th career victory and the Edmonton Oilers won their first game of the season with a 5-4 shootout win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Staffan Kronwall’s first NHL goal leads Flames over Canadiens 4-3CALGARY, Alberta — Staffan Kronwall’s first NHL goal lifted the perfect Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Brunette’s overtime goal caps Minnesota rally as Wild beat Ducks 4-3ST. PAUL, Minn. — Andrew Brunette’s power-play goal in overtime lifted the Wild to a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night in Minnesota’s home opener. Briere scores in OT, Richards posts hat trick in Flyers’ 6-5 win over CapitalsPHILADELPHIA — Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Ruutu’s goal in shootout lifts Carolina to a 2-1 victory over the LightningRALEIGH, N.C. — Tuomo Ruutu scored the final goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout, giving them a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Alfredsson’s penalty shot goal lifts Ottawa over Toronto 2-1TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson’s second-period goal on a penalty shot gave the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Rush Limbaugh and Blues owner join up in bid for St. Louis Rams, one of NFL’s worst teamsST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them. Rush Limbaugh, Blues owner Dave Checketts join up in bid for St. Louis RamsST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them. Blue Jackets score 3 goals in second period to chase Luongo and beat CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kristian Huselius, Rostislav Klesla and Nikita Filatov scored over a 3:44 span early in the second period to chase star Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo and lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-3 win over the Canucks on Monday night. Del Zotto and Gilroy turn Rangers defense to offense in 3-2 win over DevilsNEWARK, N.J. — Rookie defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy both scored, and the New York Rangers broke out of early power-play woes in a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. Vrbata scores twice to lift Coyotes past KingsLOS ANGELES — Despite the controversy surrounding his team, Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is only focused on what he can control on the ice. Khabibulin’s last-second giveaway gives Flames win over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta — David Moss scored with 48.7 seconds left to lift the Calgary Flames over the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night. Top San Jose forwards score, Heatley gets first points in victoryANAHEIM, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks had little trouble getting on track against the Anaheim Ducks this time. Islanders owner to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. Arnott scores early, Predators beat Stars 3-2 on Santorelli’s shootout goalDALLAS — Jason Arnott had an early goal, Michael Santorelli scored the winner in a shootout and the Nashville Predators held on for a 3-2 season-opening victory against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Penguins-Islanders Sums
Crosby scores goal, adds shootout tally to lift Pens over Tavares and Islanders 4-3UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Sid the Kid took the storybook ending away from prized rookie John Tavares and the New York Islanders. Dubinsky scores 2 goals, Rangers win home opener, 5-2 over SenatorsNEW YORK — The sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden came to cheer Marian Gaborik, the New York Rangers’ major free-agent signing over the summer, only to see him upstaged by linemates Brandon Dubinsky and Vinny Prospal. Gionta’s tap in lifts Canadiens to 2-1 OT win to spoil Buffalo Sabres’ season openerBUFFALO, N.Y. — Brian Gionta took advantage of a timely carom 2:42 into overtime, when he tapped in an errant shot to secure the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 win over the Sabres and spoil Buffalo’s season opener on Saturday night. Ryder, Wheeler score 26 seconds apart in Bruins’ 7-2 win over HurricanesBOSTON — Michael Ryder and Blake Wheeler scored 26 seconds apart in the first period and the Boston Bruins scored four-power play goals in a 7-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Senators-Rangers Sums
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