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Predators’ Pekka Rinne shuts out Winnipeg Jets 2-0 to spoil home opener
WINNIPEG – Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne says it just feels good to be back and in shape after a difficult year last season.
Miller record 30th career shutout as Vancouver blanks Edmonton 2-0
EDMONTON – The last person the struggling Edmonton Oilers needed to see in the opposing net on Friday was Ryan Miller.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Mackenze Stewart overcomes childhood deafness to earn shot at NHL career
VANCOUVER – Before this year’s NHL draft, Mackenze Stewart was just hoping to get a tryout with a club, thinking it unlikely that his name would be called.
Sabres make No. 2 pick Sam Reinhart a healthy scratch against Bruins
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Sam Reinhart’s next step in his NHL progression is a trip to the press box as a healthy scratch.
Bruins’ Milan Lucic apologizes for making obscene gesture in Montreal
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic apologized Saturday for his actions in a game at Montreal earlier in the week that led to a US$5,000 fine from the NHL.
Mike Hoffman scores winner as Senators edge Blue Jackets 3-2
OTTAWA – Mike Hoffman just wants to be a regular player in the NHL and his performance Saturday night might bring the dream that much closer.
Subban scores two as Canadiens down Avs 3-2 in Pickard’s first start
MONTREAL – P.K. Subban was just as concerned with taking a penalty as he was in scoring a spectacular goal when he got out of the box.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Canucks assign centre Bo Horvat to Utica for conditioning
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have assigned centre Bo Horvat to the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Seguin, Andersen and Stamkos named NHL’s three stars of the week
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dallas Stars centre Tyler Seguin, Anaheim Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen and Tampa Bay Lightning centre Steven Stamkos are the NHL’s three stars of the week.
Calgary Flames sign defenceman T.J. Brodie to five-year contract extension
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman T.J. Brodie to a five-year contract extension.
NHL indefinitely suspends LA Kings defenceman Slava Voynov over domestic violence suspicions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The NHL suspended Los Angeles Kings defenceman Slava Voynov indefinitely Monday after the two-time Stanley Cup winner’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence.
More labour unrest in Canadian Hockey League faced with class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit launched against the Canadian Hockey League alleges its players are underpaid and seeks millions in financial compensation.
Combined class action concussion lawsuit by former players filed against NHL in federal court
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The consolidated class-action lawsuit by former NHL players against the league over concussion-related injuries has been filed in federal court.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Jonathan Drouin makes his NHL debut after injury to Alex Killorn
EDMONTON – The long-awaited NHL debut of Jonathan Drouin for the Tampa Bay Lightning is now a reality.
Malarchuk’s book goes beyond skate cut and is a window into his demons
The scar on the right side of Clint Malarchuk’s neck is still visible. It’s there for everyone to see on the cover of his new book.
Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk ready to return from shoulder injury
MONTREAL – Star forward Pavel Datsyuk has been cleared to play for the Detroit Red Wings against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night after missing the first five games of the NHL season with a shoulder injury.
Leafs name longtime Knights exec Mark Hunter as director of player personnel
Mark Hunter is leaving the junior-hockey empire he helped build with the London Knights to join an NHL empire with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto Argonauts linebacker Shea Emry tackling his depression head-on
TORONTO – Shea Emry makes his living being dominant. The Toronto Argonauts middle linebacker has the brute strength to face a hulking offensive lineman head-on and is quick enough to track down a speedy running back in the open field.
Desharnais OT goal gives Canadiens 2-1 comeback win over Red Wings
MONTREAL – Alex Galchenyuk is showing that he wants to establish himself as a top offensive player for the Montreal Canadiens.
Adam Lowry scores first NHL goal to power Jets over Hurricanes 3-1
WINNIPEG – Rookie Adam Lowry was sporting a smile and a special grey helmet after he scored his first NHL goal in Winnipeg’s 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.