October 15, 2021 Mark Messier talks humble beginnings, teamwork and leadership in new memoir Mark Messier’s legendary NHL career is defined by the dynasty he helped to build with the Edmonton Oilers, where he would win five Stanley Cups from 1984-1990 before adding one more with the New York Rangers in 1994, finally ending New York City’s 54-year drought.
October 15, 2021 Kraken post 1st NHL victory, spoiling Preds' opener 4-3 The Seattle Kraken wound up having to wait longer to play their first regular-season game on home ice than they did their first victory.
October 15, 2021 Palat scores, lifts Lightning to 7-6 OT win over Red Wings Ondrej Palat scored with 2:17 left in overtime, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-6 comeback victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
October 14, 2021 Florida, down 2 late, rallies to top Pens 5-4 Aaron Ekblad had the simplest assessment of how opening night went for the Florida Panthers.
October 14, 2021 Stars edge Rangers 3-2 on Heiskanen's goal in OT Miro Heiskanen scored 1:38 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night to spoil coach Gerard Gallant's home debut.
October 14, 2021 Anton Forsberg makes 46 saves, Senators beat Maple Leafs 3-2 Anton Forsberg made a career-high 46 saves and the Ottawa Senators scored three times in the first period in a season-opening 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
October 14, 2021 Svechnikov, Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to open season Andrei Svechnikov had two goals and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
October 14, 2021 Bjorkstrand, Domi lead Blue Jackets in 8-2 rout of Coyotes Oliver Bjorkstrand had two goals and two assists, Max Domi added a goal and two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets made Brad Larsen a winner in his coaching debut with an 8-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.
October 14, 2021 Sabres, minus Eichel, open season with 5-1 rout of Canadiens Victor Olofsson and Anders Bjork scored 2:01 apart in the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres followed a tumultuous summer with a stunning season-opening 5-1 win over the injury-depleted Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
October 14, 2021 Playing for Jimmy: Grieving Hayes suits up for Flyers season The tattoo runs along Kevin Hayes’ left forearm, a permanent reminder of what the Philadelphia Flyers center is missing, a solemn quote overlaid by a thick, script J for his late brother that serves as an indelible tribute to a bond he believes isn’t broken, merely changed.