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Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch

Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Stenlund got his first goal as a member of the Florida Panthers, then ended the night with a bit of blood coming from a little cut on the left side of his face.
Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3

Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Adam Ruzicka scored the go-ahead goal on a bad-angle shot 4:35 into the third period, and the Calgary Flames overwhelmed the sloppy Buffalo Sabres and rookie goalie Devon Levi in a 4-3 win on Thursday night.
Cam Atkinson scores twice, leading the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Oilers

Cam Atkinson scores twice, leading the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Oilers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cam Atkinson scored twice and Sean Walker added his first goal with Philadelphia as the Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night.
Cole Smith scores 2, Juuse Saros has 23 saves as Predators beat Rangers 4-1

Cole Smith scores 2, Juuse Saros has 23 saves as Predators beat Rangers 4-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Cole Smith scored twice in the first period, and the Nashville Predators beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Thursday night.
Flames draft pick Topi Ronni under investigation in Finland after accusation of rape

Flames draft pick Topi Ronni under investigation in Finland after accusation of rape

Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Ronni is under investigation in his native Finland after being accused of rape.
Calgary Flames 19-year-old prospect Topi Ronni being investigated for rape in native Finland

Calgary Flames 19-year-old prospect Topi Ronni being investigated for rape in native Finland

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Calgary Flames prospect Topi Ronni informed his Finnish Elite League team on Thursday that he is under investigation for a rape allegation that occurred two years ago in his native Finland.
Canadiens focused on moving forward as injury bug hits for another season

Canadiens focused on moving forward as injury bug hits for another season

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis isn’t dwelling on the injuries to his lineup despite the nightmare he dealt with last season. The Canadiens led the league in man-games lost with 751, according to mangameslost.com.
Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target to be back in late November or early December.
Devils visit the Islanders in Metropolitan Division action

Devils visit the Islanders in Metropolitan Division action

New Jersey Devils (1-1-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (2-0, second in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Josh Norris scores twice in return from injury, Senators beat Capitals 6-1

Josh Norris scores twice in return from injury, Senators beat Capitals 6-1

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Josh Norris scored a pair of goals in his season debut Wednesday night, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-1 win over the Washington Capitals.