National Hockey

LAS VEGAS — When Gerard Gallant was introduced as the first coach in Vegas Golden Knights history, general manager George McPhee said Gallant had an outstanding reputation for getting the best out of his players.

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — A former National Hockey League player has been given an intermittent jail sentence for impaired driving east of Belleville, Ont. Fifty-nine-year-old Anthony McKegney of Kingston, Ont.

ARLINGTON, Va. — It may be the best phrase a young NHL player can hear, even better than being told he has made the team. Get a place. Making the opening night roster is certainly an accomplishment, though it can be fleeting.

LAVAL, Que. — The city of Laval, Que., is asking artists to submit ideas for a display honouring former Montreal Canadiens star Henri Richard.

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby ended a long goal drought and assisted on Conor Sheary's winner 16 seconds into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 on Tuesday night.

LOS ANGELES — The Vancouver Canucks gave up a goal on their opponents' opening shot for the second straight game, and they trailed 2-0 just 3:14 in at Staples Center.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers finally found their offensive touch. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid each had a pair of goals as the Oilers exploded for an 8-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers acquired centre Mike Cammalleri from the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in exchange for forward Jussi Jokinen. Cammalleri's second career stint with the Kings lasted just 15 games.

NASHVILLE — The trade that sent Filip Forsberg to Nashville has not worked out well for the Washington Capitals.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck bounced back in a big way. Pulled in a loss to Vegas last week, the Jets goaltender made 32 saves on Tuesday as Winnipeg beat the Arizona Coyotes for the third time in four games.