National Hockey

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets entered the NHL season as the only perceived "sure things" when it came to Canadian playoff teams.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will be without Brady Tkachuk for about a month after the rookie winger tore a ligament in his leg. Senators head coach Guy Boucher revealed news of the injury after the team practised in Gatineau, Que., on Wednesday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With a laugh, Kim Pegula's competitive nature kicked in when the subject of the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Hayley Wickenheiser was broached.

LAS VEGAS — Jonathan Marchessault was 13 when goalie Marc-Andre Fleury got his first NHL win on Oct. 18, 2003. Nearly 15 years later, Marchessault helped Fleury reach a major milestone with victory No. 407.

NEWARK, N.J. — Kyle Palmieri scored his seventh goal in four games, Keith Kinkaid stopped 24 shots for his second shutout and the New Jersey Devils continued their perfect start, beating the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Tuesday night.

WINNIPEG — Todd McLennan made no apology for his bias toward Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal had already seen his former teammate rob him of a goal once. When he got another chance, he made sure it didn't happen again.

TAMPA, Fla. — The final score was much more important to Tyler Johnson than his fourth career hat trick.

NEW YORK — Kevin Shattenkirk didn't like being held out of the lineup last Thursday. He came through with a strong effort in his second game back.

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have found a perfect combination for the start of the season. Kyle Palmieri scores early and goaltender Keith Kinkaid makes the lead stand up.