Peverley, Kovalchuk combine for 4 goals as Thrashers hold off Lightning 6-3 in openerATLANTA — Rich Peverley and Ilya Kovalchuk each scored two goals, Ondrej Pavelec stopped 36 shots and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Rostislav Klesla’s third-period goal, Mason’s goaltending lead Blue Jackets past Wild, 2-1COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rostislav Klesla celebrated a new four-year contract extension by scoring a goal midway through the third period Saturday night to push the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild, 2-1 in the season opener for both teams. Emery stops 24 shots as Flyers spoil return of Jacques Lemaire as Devils coachNEWARK, N.J. — Ray Emery made 24 saves, Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored for the second straight night and the Philadelphia Flyers beat New Jersey 5-2 on Saturday, spoiling Jacques Lemaire’s return as the Devils’ coach. Home sweet home: Ovechkin, Semin, Varlamov lead Capitals past visiting Maple Leafs 6-4WASHINGTON — If Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and the rest of Washington’s forwards put pucks in the net at this rate, it might not matter which goalie the Capitals use. Islanders 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. Keith Tkachuk scores twice, adds assists to help Blues sweep Red Wings in SwedenSTOCKHOLM — For the second straight game, a veteran stepped up and helped the St. Louis Blues rally past the Detroit Red Wings. Anderson makes 35 saves, Stastny and Wolski score goals as Avalanche beats Vancouver 3-0DENVER — Craig Anderson stopped 35 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Saturday. Blackhawks reverse first game loss with Campbell, Kane, Sharp and Byfuglien scoringHELSINKI — The Chicago Blackhawks used three power-play goals to beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Saturday after losing the season opener the previous day in a shootout. Malkin, Crosby score as Penguins raise Stanley Cup banner, then hold off Rangers 3-2PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby watched the Penguins raise their Stanley Cup banner, then got the NHL champions off to a familiar start by scoring their first two goals during a 3-2 victory over the rival New York Rangers on Friday night. Malkin, Crosby score as Penguins raise banner, then hold off Rangers 3-2PITTSBURGH — There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no postgame celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough. Rangers-Penguins Sums
Ray Emery stops 28 shots in Flyers’ 2-0 victory over HurricanesRALEIGH, N.C. — It doesn’t matter what team Ray Emery is playing for. The Carolina Hurricanes never seem to get anything going against him, and that made for a memorable debut with Philadelphia. Penguins raise Stanley Cup banner to rafters before final home opener at Mellon ArenaPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins raised their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters before their opener against the New York Rangers on Friday night. NHL No. 1 pick Tavares quickly becoming new face of IslandersUNIONDALE, N.Y. — Rick DiPietro’s recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders. Paul Kariya scores twice to lead the Blues past Detroit 4-3 in NHL openerSTOCKHOLM — Paul Kariya scored two goals as the St. Louis Blues rallied to edge the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their opening game of the NHL regular season Friday. Home favorite Koistinen scores in shootout for Panthers, 4-3HELSINKI — Finnish defender Ville Koistinen scored the winning goal in the shootout, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 Friday in their season opener. Florida Panthers pick Randy Sexton to be GM after Jacques Martin’s summer departureHELSINKI — The Florida Panthers made Randy Sexton the team’s general manager on Friday, promoting the man responsible for the club’s numerous offseason moves. After chaotic offseason, ailing Coyotes can’t wait for puck to dropGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes can’t wait to open the 2009-10 season. Chris Pronger’s departure forces Ducks to get deeper, find more scoring for Pacific runANAHEIM, Calif. — A huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks’ success rested squarely on Chris Pronger’s broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving the puck while clogging up opponents’ offenses and sometimes keeping the Ducks competitive all by himself. Red Wings open season overseas, hope to close it with 3rd straight Stanley Cup finalDETROIT — Red Wings general manager Ken Holland knew his team was one of the NHL’s best a year ago. Flying High: Additions of Emery, Pronger have Flyers thinking of 1st Stanley Cup since 1975PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers won two Stanley Cups before the Phillies won their first title. They celebrated with two parades in downtown Philadelphia, the kind of end-of-season frivolity the Eagles have never felt after a Super Bowl. 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. 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. |
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