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NHL: Kings 4, Avalanche 8

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in a four-goal second period and capped his night with a rare fight, and the Avalanche opened the season with a victory over the Kings on Wednesday night. Artturi Lehkonen had two goals, Brock Nelson had a goal and two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for Colorado.


NHL: Penguins 7, Flyers 0

Evgeni Malkin, Hendrix Lapierre and Filip Hallander scored in the second period and Arturs Silovs made 19 saves to notch his third career shutout as the Penguins steamrolled the Flyers on Wednesday night.


NHL: Islanders 1, Maple Leafs 2

Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist in the first period and Anthony Stolarz made 26 saves as the Maple Leafs edged the Islanders to notch their first victory under new head coach Jim Hiller.


Should Easton Cowan be in Maple Leafs' Top 6?

Craig Button joins SportsCentre to discuss if he thinks Easton Cowan should have a permanent spot in the Maple Leafs' Top 6, and what the reasonable expectations should be for Gavin McKenna in his rookie season.


Crosby shares what still gives him the fire to perform ahead of 22nd NHL season

With 22 seasons, Sidney Crosby will have played longer than any pro athlete in Pittsburgh sports history and there will be more milestone watching for the 39-year-old as he could reach the top 5 in all-time points this year. Ahead of yet another season opener, Crosby was asked Tuesday what still gives him that fire to perform.


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