John Tavares deflected a Matt Moulson shot to break a 2-2 tie and the Islanders went on to win 3-2 over Boston. Tavares' goal was his 26th of the year and his second point of the game. Moulson also had two points as he scored the second goal of the game, his 28th of the year. Evgeni Nabokov had another strong game in the pipes, stopping 32-of-34 shots. more ›

John Tavares scored his first goal of the season 36 seconds into the game and the Islanders erupted for four total in the first period, on their way to a 5-1 win over Tampa. Tavares had another goal and two more assists for four points. Al Montoya stopped 34-of-35 shots for the win. more ›

• Rangers 4, Panthers 1: Marian Gaborik scores? What else is new? He now has 26, still tops in the NHL. Vinny Prospal's two goals, now those were a surprise. He hadn't scored in 14 games. Chris Drury added the Rangers' first goal as the Blueshirts rolled to their fourth straight win. What's gotten into them? This is the best streak the Rangers have been on since they won seven straight after losing their first game. They play the Islanders for the third time in 11 days on Saturday.
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• Nets 103, Bulls 101: Devin Harris hit a running floater with 15 seconds left to put the Nets on top to stay. They watched a fourth-quarter lead wilt from 10 and were trailing before Harris' heroics. Brook Lopez continued his dominant second season with 25 points and 10 rebounds. This was the Nets' first road win this season and second win of the season. Yes, it is Dec. 8.

• Devils 3 Florida 2: Tomas Vokun had a good game, but when you face 41 shots, letting in three of them is to be expected. Unfortunately for Vokun, the Devils clamped down on his team, allowing them only 21 shots, and Martin Brodeur stopped enough of those for the win. Travis Zajac and Brian Rolston both had 2 points to lead New Jersey.

The 2009-2010 NHL season started last night, but our three local squads begin play tonight and tomorrow. How will the teams fare this season? Each team — the Devils, Rangers and Islanders — have very different expectations heading into the season. more ›