The Canadian Press

Rantanen Extends Hot Start, Leads Avalanche past Wild 4-2

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

DENVER — Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.
Rantanen, who missed training camp and the preseason before agreeing to a contract with Colorado last weekend, has t…

David Rittich’s 34-Save Shutout Paces Flames to 3-0 Win over Canucks

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

CALGARY — David Rittich posted 34-save shutout for the Calgary Flames in a 3-0 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan scored for Calgary (1-1-0), while Johnny Gaudreau had an empty-net goal and tw…

McDavid Has 4 Points as Oilers Down Kings 6-5

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

EDMONTON — James Neal had a pair of goals and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second in a row to start the season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 6-5 in an offensive slugfest on Saturday.
Zack Kassian, Joak…

Getzlaf, Kase Send Unbeaten Ducks past Winless Sharks, 3-1

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Captain Ryan Getzlaf scored, Ondrej Kase had two assists and the Anaheim Ducks remained unbeaten with a 3-1 victory over the winless San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
Adam Henrique and Michael Del Zotto also scored and John Gibson ma…

OHL Roundup: Wolves Pick up Fifth Straight Win over Greyhounds

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — David Levin capped a four-goal Sudbury first period with the game-winner and the Wolves won their fifth straight with a 4-3 victory over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in Ontario Hockey League action Saturday.
Owen Gilhula, Ow…

AHL Action: Logan Shaw Leads Moose in 5-3 Defeat of Stars

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Logan Shaw had a goal and two assists as the Manitoba Moose defeated the Texas Stars 5-3 Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Jansen Harkins and Seth Griffith each had a goal and an assist for the Moose (1-1-0), while Logan St…

Halak Stops 35 Shots in Bruins’ 1-0 Win over Coyotes

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jaroslav Halak stopped 35 shots, Brad Marchand scored and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak over the Arizona Coyotes to 15 straight games with a 1-0 win Saturday night.
The Bruins opened defence of their Eastern Conferen…

Blais Records Goal, Assist as Blues Beat Stars 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

ST. LOUIS — Sammy Blais had a goal and an assist, and his score midway through the third period was the winner as the St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night.
Jordan Binnington stopped 28 shots as the defending Stanley Cup champions…

Mantha, Bertuzzi Lead Red Wings over Predators 5-3

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

NASHVILLE — Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice and had two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.
Anthony Mantha added a goal and two assists for Detroit in its season opener. Dylan Larkin had a …

Gardiner Scores OT Winner, Hurricanes Beat Capitals 3-2

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

WASHINGTON — Jake Gardiner scored in the last minute of overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period for a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
Erik Haula scored his second goal of the seas…

Maple Leafs Blow 3-Goal Third-Period Lead Before Losing to Canadiens

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

TORONTO — Paul Byron scored in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Saturday for their first win of the season.
Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares all failed to beat Carey Price in the shootout.
Bre…

Hoffman Hat Trick Leads Panthers over Lightning

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — Mike Hoffman had his second career hat trick to help Florida beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on Saturday night to split an opening home-and-home series.
Noel Acciari also scored goal and Sergei Bobrovsky made 29 saves for his first victory with the …