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Ekholm's late goal leads Predators over Capitals, 6-5

Ekholm's late goal leads Predators over Capitals, 6-5

NASHVILLE — In a game dominated by offence , a defenceman scored the game-winner. Mattias Ekholm scored with 4:40 remaining to cap a wild third period and lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Draisaitl scores in shootout, unbeaten Oilers top Devils 4-3

Draisaitl scores in shootout, unbeaten Oilers top Devils 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. — With each victory, the confidence builds for Leon Draisaitl and the undefeated Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Oilers a 4-3 victory over the winless New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Mantha leads Red Wings past Canadiens 4-2 to spoil Montreal's home opener

Mantha leads Red Wings past Canadiens 4-2 to spoil Montreal's home opener

MONTREAL — Claude Julien feels his Canadiens have simply not been "sharp" enough to start the season. The Canadiens lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings in their home opener on Thursday night, Montreal's third defeat in a week.
Tampa's top line combines for 11 points in Lightning's 7-3 win over Maple Leafs

Tampa's top line combines for 11 points in Lightning's 7-3 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Steven Stamkos was in a much better mood after the Tampa Bay Lightning's latest effort. An 11-point night from the top line and a renewed commitment to team structure will do that.
Perron lifts Blues over Senators 6-4; Ottawa starts season with three losses

Perron lifts Blues over Senators 6-4; Ottawa starts season with three losses

OTTAWA — Anders Nilsson took the blame for the Ottawa Senators staying winless to start the season Nilsson stopped 31 shots in his first start of the campaign as Ottawa fell to the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues 6-4 on Thursday night.
Guentzel's third-period goal gives Pens 2-1 win over Ducks

Guentzel's third-period goal gives Pens 2-1 win over Ducks

PITTSBURGH — Jake Guentzel has played with Sidney Crosby long enough to know he needs to get to the net when he sees Pittsburgh's captain take a defenceman wide.
NHL, Air Force Academy promote Kings-Avalanche outdoor game

NHL, Air Force Academy promote Kings-Avalanche outdoor game

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The snowstorm that hit Colorado on Thursday provided the perfect backdrop for the NHL and the Air Force Academy to promote the Stadium Series event to be held at Falcon Stadium on Feb. 15.
Martinook expected to miss 6-8 weeks with core injury

Martinook expected to miss 6-8 weeks with core injury

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a core muscle injury. General manager Don Waddell said Thursday that Martinook will have surgery Friday to repair the injury.
Raging Bullies: Flyers give fans room to break stuff for fun

Raging Bullies: Flyers give fans room to break stuff for fun

PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers have turned their fans into Raging Bullies.
Colorado Avalanche face the Boston Bruins

Colorado Avalanche face the Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins (3-0-0, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (2-0-0, second in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Boston Bruins.