National Hockey

CALGARY — David Rittich posted a shutout for the Calgary Flames in his first full outing of the pre-season.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid's return to actual game play from a knee injury may not have been a triumphant one, but at least it was a return in the first place.

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews is facing a charge of disorderly conduct and disruptive behaviour after an incident in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz., in May.

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues acquired All-Star defenceman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for defenceman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.

Jordan Binnington still doesn't look nervous. For the first time in his career, he is going into a season as a starting NHL goaltender and for the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. No big deal.

BURNABY, B.C. — Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green says forward Brock Boeser and defenceman Oscar Fantenberg are both in concussion protocol. Neither player was on the ice Tuesday as the Canucks practised in Burnaby, B.C.

TORONTO — Former NHL defenceman Tom Laidlaw is among the 20 castaways facing off in the new edition of "Survivor.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock acknowledged on the first day of training camp his seat could be a little warmer this season.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will play his first game tonight since suffering a knee injury in last year's season finale. The Oilers say McDavid will make his 2019 pre-season debut against the visiting Arizona Coyotes.

DETROIT — Red Wings season-ticket holder Matt Larson pays about $74 for two of the cheapest seats in Little Caesars Arena.