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Stamkos helps Tampa win Boucher's debut (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 07:09
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier (4) celebrates after scoring a second period goal against the Atlanta Thrashers during an NHL game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.

Steven Stamkos didn't lose his scoring touch during the offseason. Stamkos had two goals and an assist to help new Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher win his NHL debut in the Lightning's 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. "It's a good way to start a season," Stamkos said.


Ovechkin scores 2, Caps beat Devils 7-2 (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 07:05
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New Jersey Devils Ilya Kovalchuk (17), left, and Washington Capitals Mike Green (52), fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The Capitals won the game 7-2.

The night began for the Washington Capitals with a celebration of their accomplishments of last season, when they led the NHL in wins, points and goals. Then, after a slow start, Alex Ovechkin and his teammates stirred up memories of a year ago. Ovechkin beat Martin Brodeur on a penalty shot to complete Washington's four-goal second period, and the Capitals got 31 saves from Michal Neuvirth in...


Maple Leafs improve to 2-0, rip Senators (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 06:11
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colton Orr , top, fights against Ottawa Senators defenseman Matt Carkner as the linesmen jump in to break them up during third period NHL action in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010.

Newcomers Kris Versteeg and Clarke MacArthur each had a goal and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night. Nikolai Kulemin, Phil Kessel and Tim Brent also scored and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 17 saves for Toronto, which opened the season Thursday night a 3-2 home victory over Montreal.


Blackhawks raise Stanley Cup banner (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 05:37
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The Blackhawks are celebrating their long-awaited Stanley Cup title one more time before getting the home opener under way. The United Center crowd cheered again Saturday night when the banner in honor of the Chicago's first Stanley Cup victory since 1961 was raised to the rafters before Chicago faced the Detroit Red Wings.

Bruins sign D Chara to 7-year extension (AP)

Saturday, 09 October 2010 19:19
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Four-time All-Star Zdeno Chara has signed a seven-year contract extension that would keep him with the Boston Bruins through the 2018-19 season. General manager Peter Chiarelli announced the deal Saturday, before the Bruins played the Phoenix Coyotes in the Czech Republic. Chara is originally from neighboring Slovakia.

Arniel makes Jackets debut in Sweden (AP)

Wednesday, 06 October 2010 21:06
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Scott Arniel figures he has two chances to make his NHL coaching debut. The new Columbus Blue Jackets coach takes charge of his first regular-season games Friday and Saturday in a double-header against the San Jose Sharks in Stockholm, part of the league's annual European tour. Arniel then gets his first game in front of the home fans against the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks on Oct.

6 teams set to open season in Europe (AP)

Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:42
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The Phoenix Coyotes' trip to the Czech capital to open the NHL regular season against the Boston Bruins is a homecoming for Petr Prucha and Radim Vrbata. The two Czech right wings played each other in Prague two years ago, when Prucha was with the New York Rangers and they swept a two-game series from Vrbata and his Tampa Bay Lightning.

Sabres LW Vanek expects to play opener (AP)

Wednesday, 06 October 2010 16:09
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Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek has returned to practice and is expected to be ready for the team's NHL season opener. Vanek says he feels ready to play after skating on Tuesday for the first time since sustaining a head injury in a 5-3 preseason win at Montreal last week. Coach Lindy Ruff said there's a good chance the Austrian will be cleared to play on Friday, when Buffalo opens at...

Thrashers sign 1st-rounder Burmistrov (AP)

Wednesday, 06 October 2010 16:05
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The Atlanta Thrashers have signed 18-year-old forward Alex Burmistrov, the team's first-round NHL draft pick this year. Burmistrov, from Kazan, Russia, had 65 points, including 22 goals, with Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League last season. General manager Rick Dudley says Burmistrov earned the chance to compete for a spot in Atlanta's squad through his improvement and hard work in training...

Longtime Red Wings F Maltby on waivers (AP)

Wednesday, 06 October 2010 04:09
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The Detroit Red Wings have put Kirk Maltby on waivers, meaning the forward's future with the franchise is uncertain after a run that included four Stanley Cups. Maltby, who has been with the team since the 1995-96 season, can be claimed by any other team. If nobody picks him up by noon Wednesday, he could be sent to Detroit's minor league team in Grand Rapids.

Bruins beat Czech club Liberec 7-1 (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 23:52
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Patrice Bergeron had two goals and three assists Tuesday to lead the Boston Bruins to a 7-1 victory over the White Tigers Liberec in their final preseason game. Nathan Horton scored off a pass from Czech David Krejci to open the scoring at 18:37 in the first period. Bergeron beat goalie Marek Pinc at 2:14 in the second.

Preds, Canucks swap Ds Parent, O'Brien (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 22:15
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The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Ryan Parent and forward Jonas Andersson from the Nashville Predators for defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Dan Gendur on Tuesday. Parent had a goal and two assists in 48 games last season with Philadelphia Flyers. Andersson had seven goals and 13 assists in 30 games last year with Minsk Dynamo of the KHL.

Flames sign F Morrison to 1-year deal (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 04:11
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Forward Brendan Morrison signed a one-year deal with the Calgary Flames on Monday. Flames assistant general manager Jay Feaster says the 35-year-old Morrison, who was released from a tryout contract with Vancouver on Sunday, could find himself on Calgary's second line in the short term. "A skilled guy," Feaster said.

NHL, officials' union reach 4-year deal (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 03:36
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The NHL and the officials' union have reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement just days before the opening of hockey's regular season. The deal struck Monday is a four-year agreement and is subject to ratification by members of the NHL Officials' Association and the league's board of governors.

Kings give G Bernier 2-year extension (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 03:18
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The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with goalie Jonathan Bernier, who will back up starter Jonathan Quick. The deal announced Monday puts Bernier under contract through the 2012-13 season. He had one year left on his current contract. The 23-year-old goalie split time last season between the AHL's Manchester Monarchs and the Kings.

Hurricanes fall to SKA St. Petersburg (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 02:19
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Maxim Sushinskiy scored twice in the third period and SKA St. Petersburg defeated the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in an exhibition game Monday. The loss at the Palace came in Carolina's final warmup before opening the NHL regular season Thursday against the Minnesota Wild in Helsinki, Finland.

Thrashers move Byfuglien back to defense (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 02:03
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Dustin Byfuglien wreaked havoc around the net in the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, tying for the team lead with 11 goals as the Chicago Blackhawks won the championship. Now he is with a new team -- playing a new position. Well, it's not that new. Byfuglien heads into this season adjusting to life with the Atlanta Thrashers and back to his original position on defense.

Rangers, LW Fedotenko agree on $1M deal (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 01:06
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Free-agent forward Ruslan Fedotenko agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the New York Rangers on Monday. The 31-year-old left wing had one goal and six assists in five games with New York during the preseason, topping his new club in points. Fedotenko has won Stanley Cup titles with Tampa Bay, under current Rangers coach John Tortorella, and Pittsburgh.

Cammalleri suspended 1 game for slashing (AP)

Tuesday, 05 October 2010 00:17
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Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Cammalleri has been suspended for the season opener for slashing the ankle of a New York Islanders prospect during an exhibition game. The league said Monday that Cammalleri will miss Thursday's game at Toronto and forfeit more than $32,000 in salary. He was ejected from Saturday's game after committing the penalty on Nino Niederreiter in the second...

Wild win exhibition in Finland (AP)

Monday, 04 October 2010 23:41
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Cal Clutterbuck scored three goals, Marek Zidlicky and Chuck Kobasew added one each and the Minnesota Wild beat Ilves of Tampere 5-1 in an exhibition Monday night. Matt Cullen assisted on Clutterbuck's first two goals. Casey Wellman, Mikko Koivu, John Madden and Eric Nystrom also picked up assists.

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