National Hockey

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck was one of the veterans showing early signs of pre-season rust on Friday night. Dustin Byfuglien made up for it.

OTTAWA — After two exhibition games it's clear Alex Formenton has made an early impression on Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher.

TORONTO — John Tavares scored his first two goals on home ice with the Maple Leafs as Toronto defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 in pre-season play on Friday night. Ron Hainsey, Pierre Engvall and Chris Mueller also scored for the Leafs.

Ryan Pulock's power-play goal a minute into overtime pushed the New York Islanders past the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Friday night in Allentown, Pa. Pulock's goal accounted for the only time New York led in the game.

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi says he regrets punching Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad in an incident that cost him a suspension for the remainder of the NHL pre-season. "I feel bad about it.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes were working on their power play during practice when first-year coach Rod Brind'Amour pulled first-round draft pick Andrei Svechnikov aside for some quick one-on-one instruction.

VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat says one of his newest Vancouver Canucks teammates has some similarities with a familiar face. Swedish centre Elias Pettersson had two assists in the Canucks' 4-3 shootout victory over the L.A.

QUEBEC — Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals 5-2 on Thursday night at the Videotron Centre.

EDMONTON — Ty Rattie is taking advantage of the opportunity currently presented.

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi has been suspended for the remainder of the NHL pre-season after punching Florida defenceman Aaron Ekblad during an exhibition game.