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Nosek's goal in 3rd helps Golden Knights beat Islanders 3-2

Nosek's goal in 3rd helps Golden Knights beat Islanders 3-2

NEW YORK — Tomas Nosek jumped on a loose puck to help the Vegas Golden Knights' open their trip with a victory.
Ken Hitchcock has Oilers rolling, but other coaching changes falling flat

Ken Hitchcock has Oilers rolling, but other coaching changes falling flat

When the struggling Edmonton Oilers dropped the axe on head coach Todd McLellan and replaced him with the briefly-retired Ken Hitchcock last month, part of Peter Chiarelli's reasoning for the move came from a belief his team's roster was good enough
Hurricanes place Jordan Staal on IR with concussion

Hurricanes place Jordan Staal on IR with concussion

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Jordan Staal on injured reserve with a concussion. General manager Don Waddell also announced Wednesday that the team recalled forward Janne Kuokkanen from its AHL affiliate in Charlotte.
Sorry, Seattle: NHL GMs learned from Vegas expansion draft

Sorry, Seattle: NHL GMs learned from Vegas expansion draft

Hindsight is 43/35 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. That's how many goals and assists William Karlsson put up for the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets let him go in the most recent NHL expansion draft.
Rangers' Shattenkirk out 2-4 weeks with shoulder injury

Rangers' Shattenkirk out 2-4 weeks with shoulder injury

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers say defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk will be sidelined two to four weeks with a shoulder injury. Shattenkirk left in the second period of Monday night's game in Tampa.
Hitchcock: Oilers Klefbom out "weeks not days" with hand injury

Hitchcock: Oilers Klefbom out "weeks not days" with hand injury

DENVER — Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom could be missing a significant amount of time after leaving Tuesday's game with a hand injury.
Nugent-Hopkins scores twice to help Oilers beat Avs 6-4

Nugent-Hopkins scores twice to help Oilers beat Avs 6-4

DENVER — The Edmonton Oilers broke the ice with a four-goal second period. As for the shattered glass in the penalty box, it wasn't their fault.
Ovi's 21st hat trick helps Caps to 6-2 rout of Red Wings

Ovi's 21st hat trick helps Caps to 6-2 rout of Red Wings

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 21st hat trick and first this season to lift the Washington Capitals over the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Ellis scores go-ahead goal as Predators beat Senators 3-1

Ellis scores go-ahead goal as Predators beat Senators 3-1

NASHVILLE — Pekka Rinne was beaten early, but never again. Ryan Ellis scored his first game-winning goal of the season, Rinne made 25 saves and the Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Schenn caps Blues' 4-goal 3rd in 4-3 win over Panthers

Schenn caps Blues' 4-goal 3rd in 4-3 win over Panthers

ST. LOUIS — Brayden Schenn knows he has to do dig in around the net and make things happen. Schenn did that Tuesday night, capping St. Louis' four-goal third period as the Blues beat the Florida Panthers 4-3.