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Edmonton Oilers thumped in season-opener a second straight year

Edmonton Oilers thumped in season-opener a second straight year

EDMONTON — It was a familiar start to the NHL season for the Edmonton Oilers.
Winnipeg Jets launch season with 6-0 win over Edmonton Oilers

Winnipeg Jets launch season with 6-0 win over Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets got to work putting last season's playoff disappointment behind them with Wednesday's season-opening trouncing of a team that went a lot further in the post-season.
Calgary Flames battle back to defeat Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in overtime

Calgary Flames battle back to defeat Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in overtime

VANCOUVER — Connor Zary scored 1:33 into overtime and the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-5 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Anthony Mantha led Calgary with a goal, an assist and a fight.
Barbashev, Stone and Olofsson each score two, Golden Knights top Avalanche 8-4 in season-opener

Barbashev, Stone and Olofsson each score two, Golden Knights top Avalanche 8-4 in season-opener

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ivan Barbashev, Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson each scored two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-4 on Wednesday night in the teams’ season opener.
Connor Hellebuyck makes 30 saves, Jets rout Oilers 6-0 in opener

Connor Hellebuyck makes 30 saves, Jets rout Oilers 6-0 in opener

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout and the Winnipeg Jets routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Winnipeg's Hellebuyck earns 38th career shutout, Jets trounce Oilers 6-0

Winnipeg's Hellebuyck earns 38th career shutout, Jets trounce Oilers 6-0

EDMONTON — Mason Appleton had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets trounced the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 in the season-opener for both teams Wednesday. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout.
Sam Montembeault makes 48 saves, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 1-0 in season opener

Sam Montembeault makes 48 saves, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 1-0 in season opener

MONTREAL (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, Cole Caufield scored on a first-period power play and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Montembeault shows he's up to the task as Canadiens' No. 1 in season-opening win

Montembeault shows he's up to the task as Canadiens' No. 1 in season-opening win

MONTREAL — With the pressure of starting the season the Montreal Canadiens' No. 1 goalie, Sam Montembeault felt the nerves running through him before puck dropped at the Bell Centre.
Montembeault posts 48-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener

Montembeault posts 48-save shutout, Canadiens blank Maple Leafs 1-0 in season-opener

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault made 48 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the Bell Centre.
Shesterkin stops 29 shots as Rangers open season by drilling Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-0

Shesterkin stops 29 shots as Rangers open season by drilling Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Chris Kreider scored twice for the reigning Metropolitan Division champions.