• Brodeur stops penalty shot in Devils' 2-1 win 10/11/2008, 3:33 a.m. ET
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — While much of the preseason talk about the New Jersey Devils has focused on the return of Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik, the player who decided the season opener was the man who has been the face of this team since the 1990s — Martin Brodeur.

• NHL Standings 10/11/2008, 3:00 a.m. ET
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• Dubinsky has 3 points as 3-0 Rangers top Hawks 4-2 10/11/2008, 1:45 a.m. ET
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Dubinsky scored once and added two assists, and newcomers Wade Redden, Aaron Voros and Nikolai Zherdev chipped in with goals, too, leading the New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the vastly improved Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

• Tkachuk scores twice on power play for Blues 10/11/2008, 12:14 a.m. ET
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues' decision to use five forwards on the power play looked like a stroke of genius in their opener.

• Jackets' Nash wins it in overtime, 5-4 over Stars 10/11/2008, 12:09 a.m. ET
DALLAS (AP) — Rick Nash scored from the slot with 20 seconds left in overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 season-opening victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.

• Friday's NHL Sums 10/10/2008, 11:54 p.m. ET
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• Brodeur stops penalty shot as Devils top Islanders 10/10/2008, 11:42 p.m. ET
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Martin Brodeur stopped a penalty shot and finished with 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils spoiled Scott Gordon's NHL coaching debut with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.

• Sabres spoil Canadiens' start to 100th season 10/10/2008, 10:57 p.m. ET
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ales Kotalik scored the only shootout goal the Sabres needed on Friday night, lifting Buffalo to a 2-1 win and spoiling the Montreal Canadiens' start to their 100th season.

• Little scores 2 goals as Thrashers top Caps 7-4 10/10/2008, 10:56 p.m. ET
ATLANTA (AP) — Bryan Little had two goals, including the go-ahead score in the third period, and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Friday night.

• Newcomers lead Canes past Florida 6-4 10/10/2008, 10:31 p.m. ET
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Joni Pitkanen and Dan LaCouture found the perfect way to fit in with their new Carolina teammates: Lead them to a season-opening victory over the team that kept them out of the playoffs.

• NHL Standings 10/10/2008, 6:00 p.m. ET
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• Maple Leafs spoil Red Wings' banner-raising party 10/10/2008, 6:33 a.m. ET
DETROIT (AP) — Mike Babcock was proud of the way the Detroit Red Wings combined their talent with a relentless style of play that led to winning the Stanley Cup.

• NHL Standings 10/10/2008, 3:00 a.m. ET
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• Thursday's NHL Summaries 10/10/2008, 1:46 a.m. ET
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