National Sports

EDMONTON — The offence finally arrived for the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a pair of goals as Edmonton defeated the Dallas Stars 5-4.

PITTSBURGH — Phil Kessel had just one thought on his mind as he raced in on an overtime breakaway against Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

MONTREAL — Jonathan Quick used a milestone night to post a 40-save shutout and pick up another win for the red-hot Los Angeles Kings.

OTTAWA — Bobby Ryan, Zach Smith and Kyle Turris were out but the Ottawa Senators still found enough offence and just enough defence on Thursday to earn a tough two points.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs capped a solid 10-game season-opening stretch on Thursday night with one of their worst efforts in recent memory.

Toronto FC posed for its team photo Thursday, with the Voyageurs Cup and Supporters' Shield proudly displayed in front.

BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has been placed in concussion protocol after being struck in the helmet at the end of a run against the Miami Dolphins. Flacco had slid onto the turf when he has hit by Miami linebacker Kiko Alonso.

HOUSTON — As a couple of Astros loosened up in the outfield, the retractable roof at Minute Maid Park made its slow crawl Thursday, turning the bright sun into shade.

Joe Girardi was fired as New York Yankees manager Thursday after a decade that produced just one World Series title for a team that expects to win every year.

REGINA — Patrick Chan finally arrived at Skate Canada International. His costumes didn't. The three-time world figure skating champion missed Thursday morning's practice after his flight out of Detroit on Wednesday was delayed.