Mike Comrie scored twice and had two assists in his Islanders debut, leading New York to a 6-4 victory over the Sabres in the teams’ season opener. Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and two assists, including the 100th of his career.
Stopping the champs
Rick Nash had two goals and a career-best four points and Pascal Leclaire stopped 28 shots to help the Blue Jackets beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Ducks 4-0.
One-timers
Eric Staal scored two first-period goals and the Hurricanes spoiled the Penguins’ season opener — and Sidney Crosby’s first game as captain — with a 4-1 victory. … Michael Nylander and John Erskine scored two goals in a 2-minute span in the first period as the Capitals beat the Thrashers 3-1. … Brenden Morrow scored off an assist from Mike Modano and Marty Turco allowed only a power-play goal as the Stars beat the Bruins 4-1. … Defenseman Radek Martinek signed a three-year contract extension with the Islanders through at least 2011.
