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Draisaitl stars as Oilers whip Predators 6-1 for first win of season

Draisaitl stars as Oilers whip Predators 6-1 for first win of season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two power-play goals and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Tuesday night for their first win of the NHL season.
Fleury earns first star, standing ovation in 5-2 Wild win over Canadiens

Fleury earns first star, standing ovation in 5-2 Wild win over Canadiens

MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury wouldn’t say if Tuesday night’s game was his last in Montreal. But if it was, it was a fitting finale in his home province for the 38-year-old from Sorel, Que.
Mathew Barzal scores as New York Islanders beat Arizona Coyotes 1-0

Mathew Barzal scores as New York Islanders beat Arizona Coyotes 1-0

NEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal scored a power-play goal in the second period, and the New York Islanders beat the Arizona Coyotes 1-0 on Tuesday night. Ilya Sorokin had 14 saves in his first shutout of the season.
Canadiens' Kirby Dach to miss rest of season because of right knee injury

Canadiens' Kirby Dach to miss rest of season because of right knee injury

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury that will require surgery, the team said Tuesday.
Cozens scores game-winning goal in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning

Cozens scores game-winning goal in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Dylan Cozens scored 1:46 into overtime, and the Buffalo Sabres overcame blowing a two-goal lead to secure their first win of the season by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the remainder of the NHL season after sustaining ACL and MCL tears in his right knee that will require surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0

Couturier scores on penalty shot to help Flyers beat Canucks 2-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored on a penalty shot for his first goal in nearly two years, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night.
Joel Eriksson Ek scores twice on power play, adds assist in Wild's 5-2 victory over Canadiens

Joel Eriksson Ek scores twice on power play, adds assist in Wild's 5-2 victory over Canadiens

MONTREAL (AP) — Joel Eriksson Ek had two power-play goals and added an assist to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek

Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek off to Pittsburgh.
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos to miss his 2nd straight game with lower-body injury

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos to miss his 2nd straight game with lower-body injury

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos won’t play against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night due to a lower-body injury that will lead to him missing his second straight game.