New Jersey 4, Colorado 1
After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference a year ago, the New Jersey Devils spent the summer making wholesale changes to their roster, with an eye toward getting younger, faster and more skilled.
Toronto 8, NY Rangers 5
The New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs are going in different directions out of the starting gate this season.
Detroit 2, Ottawa 1
When it comes to scoring shootout goals, nobody does it better than Frans Nielsen.
Florida 5, Tampa Bay 4
SUNRISE, Fla.-- New coach Bob Boughner called his first home game behind the Florida Panthers' bench a "character" win.
NY Islanders 6, Buffalo 3
Whether it was intentional or not, the cover and inside contents of the New York Islanders' game program for Saturday night's home opener acknowledged the trio of issues that loom over the club as it enters its third season at Barclays Center.
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 0
Ryan Reaves wasn't confused about what sport he plays.
Washington 6, Montreal 1
Alex Ovechkin is on pace to score 287 goals this season.
Carolina 5, Minnesota 4
The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their 20th season anniversary in style Saturday night.
St. Louis 4, Dallas 2
One of the goals coming into this season for the St. Louis Blues was to get their defensemen more involved in the team's offense.
Chicago 5, Columbus 1
Brandon Saad earned the nickname "Man-Child" as a muscular, bearded teenager on the Chicago Blackhawks six seasons ago.
Vegas 2, Arizona 1
With a proven scorer in James Neal and a three-time Stanley Cup winning goalie in Marc-Andre Fleury, the Vegas Golden Knights don't look like an expansion team.
Vancouver 3, Edmonton 2
A summer of hard work is paying off for Bo Horvat.
Philadelphia 3, Anaheim 2
With a roster injected with youth, the Philadelphia Flyers got another clutch performance from a key veteran while continuing a productive season-opening road trip.
Calgary 6, Winnipeg 3
The Calgary Flames responded in a big way after a challenge issued by coach Glen Gulutzan.
Los Angeles 4, San Jose 1
The San Jose Sharks didn't figure to be looking up at the expansion Vegas Golden Knights this season, but after two games that's exactly the case.