Around the NHL
A look at the action from opening day in the National Hockey League
Boston Bruins Milan Lucic celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of their NHL hockey game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts January 19, 2013.JESSICA RINALDI/Reuters
Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) and Philadelphia Flyers' Brayden Schenn (10) collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan.19, 2013, in Philadelphia. Penguins won 3-1.Mel Evans/The Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers Zac Rinaldo (R) is checked by the Pittsburgh Penguins Deryk Engelland (5) during the second period of their NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 19, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters
A Zamboni clears the ice prior to the Montreal Canadiens' and Toronto Maple Leafs' season opener in Montreal, Saturday, January 19, 2013.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
Los Angeles Kings' Trevor Lewis, left, and Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews reach for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The Blackhawks won 5-2.Jae C. Hong/The Associated Press
Winnipeg Jets' Alexander Burmistrov (8) is taken down by Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza, right, and Patrick Wiercioch during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Saturday, January 19, 2013.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press
Ottawa Senators' Erik Condra, right, checks Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Saturday, January 19, 2013.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press
Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa (81), Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, second from right, and Jonathan Toews celebrate a goal by Kane during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The Blackhawks won 5-2.Jae C. Hong/The Associated Press
Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg January 19, 2013.FRED GREENSLADE/Reuters
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg January 19, 2013.FRED GREENSLADE/Reuters
Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown, left, is shoved by Chicago Blackhawks' Nick Leddy as Blackhawks' Sheldon Brookbank, right, goes after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.Jae C. Hong/The Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia (30) watches as Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) tries to control the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan.19, 2013, in Philadelphia.Mel Evans/The Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, bottom, stops a shot by Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.Jae C. Hong/The Associated Press
Ottawa Senators' Andre Benoit (R) helps goaltender Craig Anderson as the Winnipeg Jets take a shot on net during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg January 19, 2013. The Senators won 4-1.FRED GREENSLADE/Reuters
St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, is congratulated by teammates Andy McDonald, left, and Alexander Steen, right, after scoring his second goal of the game during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in St. Louis.Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press
St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, scores his second goal of the game past Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in St. Louis. The Blues won 6-0.Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press
Former Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey player Jean Beliveau (C) is given a torch to carry before the season's opening game of the Montreal Canadiens against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, January 19, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
Boston Bruins' Chris Bourque (48) and New York Rangers' Brian Boyle (22) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ben Scrivens (R) smiles as he skates off the ice with teammate James Reimer following the win over Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, January 19, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg, far left, of Germany, hooks New York Rangers' Rick Nash (61) who skates in on Bruins' Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The Bruins won 3-1.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates with teammates following his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 6-3.Brian Blanco/The Associated Press
Nashville Predators centre Colin Wilson (33) and Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek MacKenzie (24) try to control the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Columbus won 3-2 in a shootout.Mike Strasinger/The Associated Press
Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen can't stop a shot for a goal by Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Dallas. Dallas won 4-3.LM Otero/The Associated Press
Montreal Canadiens Brian Gionta (C) celebrates his goal over Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ben Scrivens (not shown) with teammates Francis Bouillon (55) and Raphael Diaz (R) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, January 19, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
St. Louis Blues fans cheer as Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard takes a drink after giving up a goal to St. Louis Blues' T.J. Oshie during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in St. Louis.Jeff Roberson/The Associated Press
New Jersey Devils' Mattias Tedenby (21) and Patrik Elias (26) celebrate David Clarkson's winning goal as New York Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), Mark Streit (2) and Brian Strait (37) react in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday Jan., 19, 2013 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. The Devils won 2-1.Kathy Kmonicek/The Associated Press
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle smiles from behind the bench during third period NHL hockey action against the Montreal Candiens in Montreal, January 19, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
Montreal Canadiens Brandon Prust (8) checks Toronto Maple Leafs' Carl Gunnarsson into the boards during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, January 19, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
Toronto Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel takes a shot on Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Carey Price during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, January 19, 2013.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
Minnesota Wild centre Mikael Granlund (64) skates through warm-ups with teammate Mikko Koivu (background) before the start of the Wild's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in St. Paul, Minnesota, January 19, 2013.ERIC MILLER/Reuters
Fans watch Vancouver Canucks' Mason Raymond during the pre-game skate before the team plays the Anaheim Ducks in their NHL hockey season opener in Vancouver on Saturday, January 19, 2013.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press
Anaheim Ducks' Teemu Selanne, of Finland, skates past a fan dressed in a duck costume during the pre-game skate before playing the Vancouver Canucks in their NHL hockey season opener in Vancouver on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The Ducks won 7-3.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press
Minnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund (64) skates to center ice during player introductions before the start of the Wild's NHL ice hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in St. Paul, Minnesota, January 19, 2013.ERIC MILLER/Reuters
Colorado Avalanche right wing Steve Downie (C) celebrates as teammate Avalanche centre John Mitchell (7) scores a goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom (32) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minnesota, January 19, 2013. The Wild won 4-2.ERIC MILLER/Reuters
The Florida Panthers unveil the Southeast Division Championship banner for the 2011-2012 season, right, before an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Sunrise, Fla.Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press
Florida Panthers centre Tomas Fleischmann (14), of the Czech Republic, attempts a shot at Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dan Ellis (31), of Canada, during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 5-1.Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press
Columbus Blue Jackets' Derick Brassard (16) shoots past Nashville Predators defenceman Shea Weber (6) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.Mike Strasinger/The Associated Press
Columbus Blue Jackets' Artem Anisimov (42), of Russia, is cleared out in front of the net by Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.Mike Strasinger/The Associated Press
Phoenix Coyotes centre Kyle Chipchura (24) controls the puck against Dallas Stars defenceman Trevor Daley (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Dallas. The Stars won 4-3.LM Otero/The Associated Press
Montreal Canadiens' David Desharnais (51) slides in on Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender Ben Scrivens and Leafs' Dion Phaneuf (3) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, January 19, 2013. The Leafs won 2-1.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
Boston Bruins' Gregory Campbell (L) is pushed to the ground as he fights with New York Rangers' Stu Bickel during the second period of their NHL hockey game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts January 19, 2013. The Bruins won 3-1.JESSICA RINALDI/Reuters
Colorado Avalanche's Cody McLeod, left, and Minnesota Wild's Zenon Konopka go at it in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 in St. Paul, Minn. Both received fighting majors and Konopka a minor penalty for interference.Jim Mone/The Associated Press