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Will Smith, the Sharks’ other top prospect, finally has breakout moment

Will Smith, the Sharks’ other top prospect, finally has breakout moment

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Will Smith had a huge smile on his face after scoring his first NHL goal in the first period on Thursday, lighting up the jumbotron as the San Jose crowd roared its approval.
Penguins beat Ducks 2-1 in overtime to end losing streak

Penguins beat Ducks 2-1 in overtime to end losing streak

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his second goal of the game 2:35 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Will Smith scores twice for first NHL goals, Sharks beat Blackhawks 3-2 for third straight win

Will Smith scores twice for first NHL goals, Sharks beat Blackhawks 3-2 for third straight win

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Will Smith scored twice for his first NHL goals, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday.
William Nylander scores twice, Maple Leafs down Kraken 4-1

William Nylander scores twice, Maple Leafs down Kraken 4-1

TORONTO — William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 24 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Thursday.
Sidney Crosby scores twice as Penguins edge Ducks 2-1 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Penguins edge Ducks 2-1 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his second goal of the game 2:35 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll better equipped to handle injury frustration

Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll better equipped to handle injury frustration

TORONTO — Joseph Woll rolls with the punches. And the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender has dealt with his fair share of body blows. He appeared poised to take over the No.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine games into the Washington Capitals' season, Alex Ovechkin is scoring at a rate that would put him past Wayne Gretzky as soon as this spring.
Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators

Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3

Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and had two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Thursday night to continue their strong start.
William Nylander scores twice in the Maple Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Kraken

William Nylander scores twice in the Maple Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Kraken

TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 24 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Thursday night.