National Hockey

DALLAS — Tom Wilson scored a power-play goal before Washington got busy killing penalties. The strong special teams combo helped the Capitals get their first regulation victory in Dallas in 24 years.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are slowly rediscovering their disciplined style and beginning to play the way they did when they made it to the second round of playoffs last season.

CHICAGO — After being kept off the scoresheet in regulation, Mark Scheifele finally broke through when it really counted.

BOSTON — It didn't take very long for the Boston Bruins to wash away the sting of last season's disappointing finish on home ice.

MONTREAL — The Canadiens defended their fortress and slayed the reigning Stanley Cup champions in the process. Brendan Gallagher scored a goal and added two assists as the Montreal Canadiens doubled the defending Stanley Cup champion St.

DETROIT — On a night when their biggest stars were quiet offensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs still scored plenty.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A focused defensive performance and balanced offence helped the Columbus Blue Jackets end the best start to a season in Carolina Hurricanes' franchise history.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings took a three-goal lead over powerhouse Nashville into the third period, and they blew it all. They somehow ended up winning their home opener by three goals anyway.

OTTAWA — D.J. Smith has added longtime Carleton Ravens basketball coach Dave Smart to the Ottawa Senators coaching staff.

Former Edmonton Oilers coach and Stanley Cup champion Ted Green has died. He was 79. The Oilers announced Green's death on their Twitter account Saturday and a team spokesman said Green had died Tuesday.