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Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lightning, 1-0 in OT

Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lightning, 1-0 in OT

RALEIGH, N.C. — Martin Necas beat Andrei Vasilevskiy at 1:12 of overtime and Carolina beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 on Thursday night in the Hurricanes’ return from a pause due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Christian Dvorak scores twice in Coyotes' 3-2 win over Ducks

Christian Dvorak scores twice in Coyotes' 3-2 win over Ducks

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Christian Dvorak scored his second goal late in the third period, Darcy Kuemper stopped 14 shots and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Dallas Stars beat Red Wings 7-3 to improve to 4-0 on season

Dallas Stars beat Red Wings 7-3 to improve to 4-0 on season

DALLAS — Joe Pavelski scored his fourth goal of the season, Jake Oettinger stopped 20 shots in his first NHL start and the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 7-3 on Thursday night to finish undefeated in their season-opening four-game homestand.
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Kaprizov caps big 1st period, Wild beat Kings 5-3

Kaprizov caps big 1st period, Wild beat Kings 5-3

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kirill Kaprizov scored the second goal of his rookie season to cap Minnesota's three-goal first period and the Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 on Thursday night.
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Hart makes 33 saves, Raffl breaks tie as Flyers beat Devils

Hart makes 33 saves, Raffl breaks tie as Flyers beat Devils

NEWARK, N.J. — Carter Hart made 33 saves and fourth-line forward Michael Raffl scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
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Lafreniere's 1st goal seals Rangers' 3-2 OT win at Buffalo

Lafreniere's 1st goal seals Rangers' 3-2 OT win at Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alexis Lafreniere became accustomed to being patient last year, when the playmaking forward from Quebec had to wait until October to be selected with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft by the New York Rangers.
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Canadiens top Flames 4-2 in home opener, remain unbeaten in regulation this season

Canadiens top Flames 4-2 in home opener, remain unbeaten in regulation this season

MONTREAL — After opening their season in style with an impressive six-game road trip, the Montreal Canadiens looked just as comfortable on home ice Thursday night.
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Texier's shootout goal lifts Blue Jackets over Panthers 3-2

Texier's shootout goal lifts Blue Jackets over Panthers 3-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alexandre Texier slickly beat Chris Driedger five-hole in the fourth round of a shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lightning 1-0 in OT

Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lightning 1-0 in OT

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rod Brind’Amour got the tough and determined performance he wanted from his Carolina Hurricanes as they returned from a pause due to COVID-19 concerns. It helped to have a goaltender who stopped everything that came his way.
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Capitals score 5 in 2nd to erase deficit and beat Islanders

Capitals score 5 in 2nd to erase deficit and beat Islanders

WASHINGTON — Zdeno Chara scored for the first time with his new team to cap a five-goal second period, and the Washington Capitals came back to stun the New York Islanders with a 6-3 victory Thursday night.
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