Jets down Flames in OT to open season

WINNIPEG

Patrik Laine scored his second goal of the game in overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets started their season with a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames Thursday.

The Finnish winger put away the winner 1:18 into extra time, using his speed to create space before beating Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom in tight.

The Jets (1-0-0) battled back from an early twogoal deficit, starting with a goal by Mark Schiefele just 34 seconds into the second period.

Laine and Kyle Connor each registered a goal and an assist for the Jets in regulation.

Elias Lindholm had a goal and assist for the Flames (0-0-1), while Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau also scored.

Markstrom made his debut for Calgary after signing a six-year, US$36-million deal in free agency and stopped 30-of-34 shots Thursday.

Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL’s reigning Vezina winner, had 23 saves for Winnipeg.

BRUINS 3, DEVILS 2 (SO) NEWARK, N.J. — Brad Marchand had a goal and an assist, then scored the only goal in the shootout as Boston beat New Jersey to spoil Lindy Ruff’s debut as Devils coach.

Marchand scored a power-play goal and set up another by Nick Ritchie for the Bruins, who won the Presidents’ Trophy for having the best record in the NHL during the 2019-20 regular season. Tuukka Rask made 20 saves, including two on breakaways in overtime, and added two stops in the shootout.

ISLES 4, RANGERS 0

NEW YORK — Brock Nelson, Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal scored in the opening period and the New York Islanders beat the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

CAPITALS 6, SABRES 4

BUFFALO, N.Y. — T.J. Oshie had a goal and two assists in Peter Laviolette’s debut as Washington’s coach and the Caps opened the season with a win over Buffalo.

HURRICANES 3, RED WINGS 0

DETROIT — Nino Niederreiter scored early in the first period and Petr Mrazek had to make just 14 saves for a shutout, helping Carolina beat Detroit in the season opener for both teams.