National Hockey

TORONTO — Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen will get the start when Toronto hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Leafs head coach Mike Babcock made the announcement following today's morning skate.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Some comebacks are routine, others a tad more daunting. The latter applies to Ryan Kesler.

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals and Matt Niskanen had the winner in the Washington Capitals' 4-3 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

CALGARY — A healthy scratch for the Calgary Flames in their previous game, Michael Frolik scored twice in a 5-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Wednesday. "It feels good when you can help the team win the game," the veteran winger said.

MONTREAL — Claude Julien doesn't want his team to get overconfident after a surprisingly strong start to the season. The Montreal Canadiens won their third game in a row and improved to 4-1-1 after defeating the St.

WASHINGTON — It takes something special for a shot by Alex Ovechkin to surprise a goaltender.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have signed holdout power forward Nick Ritchie to a three-year contract. The Ducks announced the deal Wednesday night before the opening faceoff of their home game against the New York Islanders.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned forward Martin Necas and defenceman Haydn Fleury to their AHL affiliate in Charlotte. In a corresponding move Wednesday, the Hurricanes recalled forward Clark Bishop from Charlotte.

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have claimed winger Jacob de la Rose off waivers from Montreal. Detroit made the move Wednesday.

EDMONTON — It took a record-setting performance by Connor McDavid, but after four games on the road and 17 days living out of a suitcase, the Edmonton Oilers will take on the Boston Bruins in their home opener at Rogers Place Thursday with something