National Hockey

WINNIPEG — Todd McLennan made no apology for his bias toward Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal had already seen his former teammate rob him of a goal once. When he got another chance, he made sure it didn't happen again.

TAMPA, Fla. — The final score was much more important to Tyler Johnson than his fourth career hat trick.

NEW YORK — Kevin Shattenkirk didn't like being held out of the lineup last Thursday. He came through with a strong effort in his second game back.

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have found a perfect combination for the start of the season. Kyle Palmieri scores early and goaltender Keith Kinkaid makes the lead stand up.

PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers blew a three-goal lead, pulled their starting goalie in the third period but still managed to gain two points. Not exactly the recipe for a victory, but they'll take it. "Kind of a crazy game," coach Dave Hakstol said.

PITTSBURGH — The arrival of 19-year-old Elias Pettersson has provided Vancouver with a much needed jolt. Yet the Canucks believe they're far more than their fresh-faced rookie.

DETROIT — Red Wings forward Evgeny Svechnikov is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery on his right knee. The Red Wings said Tuesday the surgery was done by Dr. Kyle Anderson. Svechnikov required ACL reconstruction.

TORONTO — William Nylander is never very far from Kasperi Kapanen's thoughts these days.

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