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Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
From one legend to another: Gordie Howe answers Wayne Gretzky’s 20 questions
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Mr. Hockey: My Story,” a new book by Gordie Howe, hits the shelves Oct. 14. The 86-year-old Howe, who has a form of dementia, is not doing media interviews to promote the book. However, publisher Viking has provided exclusively to The Canadian Press the text of a Q and A between Howe and Wayne Gretzky, which was conducted by email in September. A close friend of the Howe family, Gretzky wanted to be involved in the book’s release. Gretzky and an editor at Viking worked together to come up with the questions for the interview — the only one Howe will do to promote the book. Marty Howe, Gordie’s son, transcribed his father’s answers.
With Kadri and Komarov leading way, Leafs well-positioned to agitate Crosby
TORONTO – Nazem Kadri has been able to get under Sidney Crosby’s skin before. Proof of that came on HBO’s “24/7” show last year when the Pittsburgh Penguins star called the Toronto Maple Leafs centre a “dummy” and a “joke.”
Hall of Famer Gordie Howe tells his story: ‘Mr. Hockey’ a slice of Canadiana
TORONTO – Like his playing days, Gordie Howe’s career as an author has spanned decades.
Owner of two hockey teams should be fined $300,000 for breaking laws:B.C. lawyer
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Damage to a fish habitat should cost the millionaire owner of two hockey teams and his company $300,000, a Crown lawyer has told a sentencing hearing.
Chris Pronger hired to work in NHL department of player safety
The NHL has hired Chris Pronger to work in the department of player safety, deciding that having the future Hall of Fame defenceman in its office was worth the perceived conflict of interest.
IceArizona agrees to sell majority stake of Arizona Coyotes to Andrew Barroway
GLENDALE, Ariz. – An agreement is in place for the Arizona Coyotes to change owners for the second time in 14 months.
Former Oilers owner Peter Pocklington applauded by fans at ’84 team reunion
EDMONTON – Peter Pocklington, the man who launched the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, then loathed for decades for trading Wayne Gretzky, welled up with tears Friday when he came home to a standing ovation.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Canadiens rally from 3-goal deficit and top winless Flyers 4-3 in shootout
PHILADELPHIA – Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau earned credit for Montreal’s winning goal. The Canadiens kept their perfect record, though, on the strength of a gutsy third period.
Maple Leafs lament performance in sloppy 5-2 loss to Crosby and the Penguins
TORONTO – It’s only Game 2 and the Maple Leafs are already throwing themselves on their sword.
George Stroumboulopoulos debuts as host of Sportsnet’s Hockey Night in Canada
The George Stroumboulopoulos era has officially begun.
Zibanejad scores deciding goal in shootout to lift Senators to 3-2 win over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. – Coach Paul MacLean called the Ottawa Senators’ first win of the season a whole team effort.
Lindstrom, Backes score early and Elliott stops 23 shots to lead Blues to 4-1 win over Flames
ST. LOUIS – Paul Stastny is feeling right at home with his new team.
Miller there when it counts as Canucks edge Oilers 5-4 in a shootout
VANCOUVER – Ryan Miller’s home debut with the Vancouver Canucks didn’t quite go according to plan, but he came up big when it counted most.
Sharks post 2nd straight shutout to open season, beating Jets 3-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose coach Todd McLellan would seem to have plenty to be pleased about after watching his team post consecutive shutouts to open the season.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Maple Leafs score 5 goals in 2nd period, spoil Rangers’ home opener with 6-3 victory
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Rangers spent the first part of the night celebrating the success of last season, and the rest of it trying to figure out what has gone wrong so far in this one.
Defending champ Los Angeles Kings beat Winnipeg Jets 4-1 for 1st win of season
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The banners are affixed to the rafters, and the Stanley Cup has been put away. The Los Angeles Kings finally got back to the everyday business of winning hockey with a boost from the line with the catchiest nickname from last season’s championship run.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon earns praise from peers as NHL’s fastest skater
Ask players around the league who’s the fastest skater in the NHL and the same handful of names come up: Taylor Hall, Michael Grabner, Blake Wheeler, Andrew Cogliano and Carl Hagelin.
Plekanec named NHL’s first star, Kuemper and Crosby also honoured
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Montreal Canadiens centre Tomas Plekanec if the first star of the opening week of the NHL season.
Stamkos scores 3 goals, Hedman has 4 points as Lightning rout Canadiens 7-1
TAMPA, Fla. – Steven Stamkos was a little upset at himself after not scoring a goal in the first two games of the season. He took out his frustration on the Montreal Canadiens.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games