National Hockey

TAMPA, Fla. — Pekka Rinne didn't miss a beat after being sidelined for two weeks. He made 42 saves after sitting out five games with an injury, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Thursday night.

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings earned and got some breaks while extending their season-high winning streak to three games.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have experienced third-period woes a few times already this season, and coach Guy Boucher was thinking about that on Thursday as his club nearly gave up a three-goal lead.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patrick Eaves is in the Anaheim Ducks' lineup for the first time this year following a health scare that cost him much of last season. Eaves returned for a game Thursday night against the New York Rangers.

TORONTO — The result didn't go the Leafs' way Thursday night but veteran defenceman Ron Hainsey still found some pluses in his 1,000th NHL game.

HELSINKI — Patrik Laine could hardly find a better place than home to show off his high-scoring instincts.

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche right-wing Mikko Rantanen, Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin and Chicago Blackhawks right-wing Patrick Kane have been named the NHL three stars of October, while Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson is the ro

MONTREAL — They were once a fixture at the local convenience store and ended up tucked into the pockets of Montreal Canadiens' fans seeking to keep tabs on their favourite team.

TORONTO — Jason Spezza says it's been difficult to see the bond between the Ottawa Senators and their fans deteriorate. He's also convinced there are brighter days ahead.

HELSINKI — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said that the NHL is planning to play a season-opening game in Prague and another two games in Stockholm next season.