ZIBANEJAD HAS HAT TRICK IN RANGERS’ WIN OVER OTTAWA
Mika Zibanejad had his third career hat trick and added an assist to help the New York Rangers beat the Senators 4-1 on Saturday night. Zibanejad, who was drafted sixth overall by the Senators in 2011, is only the second player in Rangers history to record eight points in the first two games of the season.
Canadiens 6, Maple Leafs 5,
SO. TORONTO» Paul Byron scored in a shootout and Montreal overcame a three-goal deficit to beat Toronto. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares all failed to beat Carey Price in the shootout.
Blues 3, Stars 2. LOUIS» ST.
Sammy Blais had a goal and an assist in St. Louis’ victory over Dallas. Jordan Binnington stopped 28 shots to help the defending Stanley Cup champion Blues rebound from a 2-1 overtime loss to Washington in the opener Wednesday night.
Penguins 7, Blue Jackets 2.
URGH» Jared Mccann and PITTS B Patric Hornqvist each scored twice and Pittsburgh had a fivegoal second period to overwhelm Columbus. Penguins star Evgeni Malkin left in the second period and did not return with an undisclosed injury. He ran into teammate Kris Letang near center ice and fell awkwardly into the boards.
Hurricanes 3, Capitals 2, OT.
SHINGTON» Jake Gardiner
W A scored in the last minute of overtime to lift Carolina past Washington after the Hurricanes’ vercame a two-goal deficit in the third period. Erik Haula and Jaccob Slavin also scored to help Carolina spoil Washington’s home opener.
Sabres 7, Devils 2. B UFF A LO,
» Rookie Victor Olofsson N.Y. and Sam Reinhart each scored twice and Buffalo kicked off the home-opening portion of its 50th anniversary season with the romp over New Jersey. Panthers 4, Lightning 3. » Mike Hoffman had SUNRISE, FL A . his second career hat trick to help Florida beat Tampa Bay to split an opening home-and-home series.
Red Wings 5, Predators 3.
TENN.» Tyler Bertuzzi N A SHVILLE, scored twice and had two assists and Jimmy Howard made 39 saves to lead Detroit past Nashville. — The Associated Press