Hornqvist scores in season debut to help Penguins defeat Capitals

WASHINGTON — Patric Hornqvist scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in his season debut to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night in their first meeting since the playoffs.

Hornqvist assisted on a goal by Kris Letang, the defenseman’s first since Feb. 4 after missing the end of last season and playoffs because of neck surgery. Hornqvist, who scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal last spring despite a broken finger on his right hand, was playing for the first time since offseason surgery to repair it.

Conor Sheary scored the Penguins’ third goal as they went 3 for 6 on the power play. The Capitals’ six minor penalties were a season high and contributed to their first regulation loss.

Alex Ovechkin scored his Nhl-leading eighth goal of the season in the Capitals’ fourth game.

At Toronto, Brian Gibbons had a rare 3-on-5 goal, Miles Wood and Pavel Zacha each scored twice and unbeaten New Jersey ended Toronto’s perfect start. The Devils opened 3-00 for the first time since 2014-15.

At Anaheim, Calif., John Gibson made 38 saves and Anaheim ended a four-game losing streak to New York. Andrew Cogliano, Rickard Rakell and

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Patrick Eaves all scored for the Ducks.

At Denver, Sven Andrighetto scored twice, the second an empty-netter with 1:34 remaining, and Alexander Kerfoot had his first NHL goal in helping Colorado win its home opener.

At Los Angeles, Sean Monahan scored 1:02 into overtime and Calgary won on the night Jaromir Jagr played his first game for the franchise. Matthew Tkachuk scored twice for the Flames.

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