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Canadiens' Matheson exits in loss to Kings, Hutson logs big minutes

Canadiens' Matheson exits in loss to Kings, Hutson logs big minutes

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens fell 4-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. They also lost their top minute-muncher in the process.
OHL Roundup: Icedogs earn 5-4 OT comeback win fuelled by big third period

OHL Roundup: Icedogs earn 5-4 OT comeback win fuelled by big third period

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Jack Brauti scored the game-winning goal 37 seconds into overtime to lead the Niagara Icedogs to a 5-4 win over the Ottawa 67's on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.
Senators looking to take learning experience from loss to Devils

Senators looking to take learning experience from loss to Devils

OTTAWA — Travis Green might not have liked the end result, but he’s counting on his team learning from the effort.
Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2

Kulak scores twice and McDavid gets first goal of season as Oilers beat Predators 4-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brett Kulak scored twice and Connor McDavid added his first goal of the season to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-2 victory over the reeling Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Canada's Dabrowski, New Zealand's Routliffe out of Japan Women's Open after walkover

Canada's Dabrowski, New Zealand's Routliffe out of Japan Women's Open after walkover

OSAKA — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe are out of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament. Spain's Cristina Bucsa and Romania's Monica Niculescu advanced to the final on Thursday by way of walkover.
Dubreuil wins fifth straight 500m title at Canadian long track championships

Dubreuil wins fifth straight 500m title at Canadian long track championships

QUÉBEC — Laurent Dubreuil won his fifth straight men's 500-metre speedskating national title on the opening day of the Canadian long track championships on Thursday. The Lévis, Que.
Miller scores winner in OT, Vancouver tops Florida 3-2

Miller scores winner in OT, Vancouver tops Florida 3-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — J.T. Miller scored 2:09 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks got their first win of the season, beating the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Taylor Pendrith shoots 61 in first start since the Presidents Cup and leads in Las Vegas

Taylor Pendrith shoots 61 in first start since the Presidents Cup and leads in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Taylor Pendrith took two weeks off after the Presidents Cup and didn't miss a beat, matching his career-low on the PGA Tour with a 10-under 61 that gave him a three-shot lead in the Shriners Children's Open on Thursday.
Rittich stops 25 shots, Los Angeles Kings beat Montreal Canadiens 4-1

Rittich stops 25 shots, Los Angeles Kings beat Montreal Canadiens 4-1

MONTREAL — David Rittich bounced back with 25 saves in a 4-1 Los Angeles Kings victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
Markstrom loses shutout bid late, leads Devils past Senators 3-1

Markstrom loses shutout bid late, leads Devils past Senators 3-1

OTTAWA — Jacob Markstrom turned away 30 shots Thursday night to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. On Monday, the Senators (2-2-0) scored eight goals against Los Angeles but struggled to get anything past Markstrom.