National Hockey

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Necas had a goal and two assists and Carolina Hurricanes took time to get in the groove before beating Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night.

MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson scored with 19 seconds left to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Brad Lambert to a three-year entry-level contract. The team announced Wednesday that Lambert's deal carries an average annual value of US$1.2 million at the NHL level.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jim Montgomery wanted the Boston Bruins to show who they have, not who they don’t have, to start the season. Turns out who they have, even missing two key players to injury for quite some time, is still pretty good.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene was mundane only in its familiarity. Sidney Crosby working just off to the side of the net. Kris Letang circling the point. Evgeni Malkin coiled in the right circle.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Tortorella coaches the kind of Philadelphia Flyers team that can drive their fans to drink. Maybe the players, too.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Veteran defenseman Anton Stralman parlayed his training camp tryout with the Boston Bruins into a contract with them, signing a $1 million deal for this season .

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres signed coach Don Granato to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding him for the team's improvement in his first full season.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres continued locking up their young core of players by signing defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year, $30 million contract on Wednesday.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -120, Golden Knights +100; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings begin the season at home against the Vegas Golden Knights.