National Hockey

TAMPA, Fla. — Tyler Johnson's slow start seems like a long time ago now. Johnson had three goals, Jake Dotchin scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Tuesday night.

WASHINGTON — Philipp Grubauer conserved his energy during a lull of a second period and needed every bit of it in the third to keep the Washington Capitals' streaks alive.

WINNIPEG — Some prominent Winnipeggers are biting back at criticism three San Jose Sharks players have levelled against the city.

TORONTO — Rookie defenceman Travis Dermott has one thing working against him, and it's not his youth or inexperience.

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed a trio of defencemen to contract extensions — Yannick Weber, Matt Irwin and Anthony Bitetto. The Predators announced the moves Tuesday.

Some members of the San Jose Sharks aren't too fond of Manitoba's capital. In a video posted on the Sharks on NBC Sports California Twitter account, three players were asked what the worst city to play in is. All three answered Winnipeg. "Winnipeg.

TORONTO — Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky had a difficult time holding back his smile after his team's come-from-behind victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.

OTTAWA — Ryan Dzingel is happy to do the digging on the Ottawa Senators' top line, but he is showing he has the skill to stay at the top of the depth chart.

BOSTON — Inexperience and injuries were supposed to keep the Boston Bruins from returning to the upper echelon of the NHL standings.

CHICAGO — It was quite a first impression. The Chicago Blackhawks began their season with a dominant 10-1 victory over two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh, looking very much like a contender to unseat the Penguins atop the NHL.