National Hockey

CALGARY — A healthy scratch for the Calgary Flames in their previous game, Michael Frolik scored twice in a 5-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Wednesday. "It feels good when you can help the team win the game," the veteran winger said.

MONTREAL — Claude Julien doesn't want his team to get overconfident after a surprisingly strong start to the season. The Montreal Canadiens won their third game in a row and improved to 4-1-1 after defeating the St.

WASHINGTON — It takes something special for a shot by Alex Ovechkin to surprise a goaltender.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have signed holdout power forward Nick Ritchie to a three-year contract. The Ducks announced the deal Wednesday night before the opening faceoff of their home game against the New York Islanders.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned forward Martin Necas and defenceman Haydn Fleury to their AHL affiliate in Charlotte. In a corresponding move Wednesday, the Hurricanes recalled forward Clark Bishop from Charlotte.

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have claimed winger Jacob de la Rose off waivers from Montreal. Detroit made the move Wednesday.

EDMONTON — It took a record-setting performance by Connor McDavid, but after four games on the road and 17 days living out of a suitcase, the Edmonton Oilers will take on the Boston Bruins in their home opener at Rogers Place Thursday with something

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets entered the NHL season as the only perceived "sure things" when it came to Canadian playoff teams.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will be without Brady Tkachuk for about a month after the rookie winger tore a ligament in his leg. Senators head coach Guy Boucher revealed news of the injury after the team practised in Gatineau, Que., on Wednesday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With a laugh, Kim Pegula's competitive nature kicked in when the subject of the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Hayley Wickenheiser was broached.