TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES

* Rangers forward Rick Nash found the back of the net in each of the team’s first four games (6-1—7), becoming the first player in franchise history to do so. He also became first Rangers player to register six goals in the team’s first four games of a season since 1976-77, when Don Murdoch posted eight over their opening four outings.

* Ducks forward Corey Perry recorded hat tricks Oct. 9 at PIT and Oct. 22 vs. BUF, becoming the sixth player in the past 29 years to register multiple hat tricks in his team’s first seven games of a season. He also scored his eighth goal in his seventh game of the season, becoming the fastest player in franchise history to reach that mark.

* Islanders forward John Tavares registered four consecutive multi-point games to open the season, becoming the second player in franchise history to achieve that feat (Mike Bossy: 1984-85, 7 straight such games).

* Penguins captain Sidney Crosby collected his 500th NHL assist Oct. 18 vs. NYI, becoming the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach the milestone (554 GP). The only players to reach the mark faster: Wayne Gretzky (352 GP), Mario Lemieux (433 GP), Peter Stastny (507 GP), Bobby Orr (522 GP) and Peter Forsberg (551 GP).

* Playing in his 501st career game Oct. 22 at EDM, Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom posted an assist to record his 500th NHL point. Only five active players reached the milestone faster: Sidney Crosby (369 GP), Alex Ovechkin (373 GP), Evgeni Malkin (413 GP), Jaromir Jagr (419 GP) and Dany Heatley (456 GP). Jason Spezza also notched his 500th point in the same number of games as Backstrom (501 GP).

* Wild goaltender Darcy Kuemper opened the season with a 163:46 shutout streak, the longest individual single-season shutout streak in franchise history, and at age 24 became the youngest goaltender in NHL history to post shutouts in each of his team’s first two games of a season. He then earned his third shutout of 2014-15 in his fourth start, becoming just the second goaltender since 1943-44 to pick up three shutouts in his first four appearances of one season (Pascal Leclaire: 2007-08).

* Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen recorded his 26th career victory Oct. 22 vs. BUF, becoming the first goaltender in NHL history to win 26 of his first 31 decisions.

* Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick posted his 33rd career shutout Oct. 23 vs. BUF to move past Rogie Vachon and into sole possession of first place for the most shutouts in franchise history.

* The Stars’ line of Tyler Seguin (7-8—15), Jason Spezza (2-10—12) and Jamie Benn (5-6—11) has combined for 14-24—38 through the team’s first 10 games.

* The Kings’ line of Jeff Carter (5-7—12, +12), Tyler Toffoli (4-8—12, +11) and Tanner Pearson (7-2—9, +9) combined for 16-17—33 and a +32 rating in the team’s first eight games of the season.

* Hurricanes forward Brody Sutter made his NHL debut Oct. 16, becoming the ninth member of the Sutter family to play in the NHL.

TEAM NOTES

* The Ducks began the season with a 7-1-0 record, matching franchise marks for wins (7; 2013-14) and points (14; 2006-07 and 2013-14) to start a season.

* The Canadiens also went 7-1-0 in their opening eight contests, their best start by wins since 1961-62 (7-0-1).

* The Kings went 6-1-1 in their first eight games, matching franchise records for wins (6; accomplished four previous times, most recently 2010-11) and points (13; also 1980-81 and 1990-91) to open the season. They also completed a perfect six-game homestand for the first time in club history.

* The Predators went 5-0-2 in their first seven outings, their best start to a season since opening the 2010-11 campaign with points in eight straight contests (5-0-3).

* The Islanders won their first four games of the season, their third 4-0-0 start in franchise history (also 1976-77 and 2001-02).

* Both the Wild and Sharks posted consecutive shutouts to open the season. They became just the fifth and sixth teams since 1943-44 to begin a season with back-to-back shutouts. The others: the 1955-56 Canadiens, 1973-74 Flyers, 2001-02 Flames and 2005-06 Panthers.

CLIMBING THE ALL-TIME CHARTS

* Devils forward Jaromir Jagr (707-1,055—1,762) collected two assists Oct. 9 at PHI to move past Steve Yzerman (692-1,063—1,755) and into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s all-time points list. He now sits nine points behind Marcel Dionne (731-1,040—1,771) for fifth all-time and one goal behind Mike Gartner for sixth in NHL history.

* Jagr also added his 19th career regular-season overtime goal Oct. 25 at OTT, extending his own record.

* Sharks forward Joe Thornton posted his 1,200th NHL point Oct. 18 at NJD, becoming the 46th player in NHL history, and second active, to reach the milestone.

* Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa recorded his 1,000th NHL point Oct. 30 at OTT, becoming the 80th player in NHL history, and fourth active, to reach the milestone.

* Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo picked up his 375th career victory Oct. 21 at COL, moving past John Vanbiesbrouck and into sole possession of 13th place on the NHL’s all-time wins list. He now sits nine victories behind Mike Vernon (385) for 12th place.

* Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller recorded his 300th career victory Oct. 28 vs. CAR, becoming the 30th goaltender in NHL history, and fourth active, to reach the milestone. He is 7-1-0 with a 2.27 goals-against average, .917 save percentage and one shutout in his first eight appearances with Vancouver.

LEAGUE LEADERS

Goals
1. Corey Perry (ANA): 10
2. Rick Nash (NYR): 9
3. Steven Stamkos (TBL): 8

Assists
1. Jakub Voracek (PHI): 12
t-2. Henrik Zetterberg (DET): 11
t-2. Claude Giroux (PHI): 11
t-2. Tyler Johnson (TBL): 11

Points
t-1. Sidney Crosby (PIT): 7-8—15
t-1. Tyler Seguin (DAL): 7-8—15
t-1. Jakub Voracek (PHI): 3-12—15

Wins
t-1. Frederik Andersen (ANA): 7
t-1. Carey Price (MTL): 7
t-1. Ryan Miller (VAN): 7

Goals-Against Average
1. Frederik Andersen (ANA): 1.60
2. Corey Crawford (CHI): 1.66
3. Niklas Svedberg (BOS): 1.67

Save Percentage
1. Jonathan Quick (LAK): .942
t-2. Frederik Andersen (ANA): .941
t-2. Jonas Hiller (CGY): .941

A LOOK AHEAD TO NOVEMBER
A preview of November’s schedule (all times Eastern):

Saturday, Nov. 1: Brothers James and Trevor van Riemsdyk face off for the first time in the NHL when the Maple Leafs play host to the Blackhawks (7:00 p.m., NHLN-US, CBC).

Sunday, Nov. 2: The Red Wings visit the Sabres on the 80th anniversary of Ted Lindsay’s first NHL goal (5:00 p.m., TVA).

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Former Canadiens Brian Gionta and Josh Gorges face their old club for the first time as members of the Sabres (Montreal @ Buffalo, 7:30 p.m., SN).

Friday, Nov. 7: The Capitals visit the Blackhawks in a preview of the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic (8:30 p.m., NHLN-US).

Saturday, Nov. 8: The Canadiens retire Guy Lapointe’s No. 5 jersey in Thomas Vanek’s return to Montreal (Minnesota @ Montreal, 7:00 p.m., NHLN-US, HNIC, TVA) . . . The Blues play host to the Predators on the 80th anniversary of the first NHL game contested in St. Louis – by the St. Louis Eagles (8:00 p.m.).

Wednesday, Nov. 12: The Kings visit the Ducks in their first meeting since the Second Round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a seven-game series victory by Los Angeles (10:30 p.m., NBCSN, SN1). The clubs face off again three days later in Los Angeles.

Thursday, Nov. 13: The Flames host the Coyotes, marking their first meeting since longtime Arizona executive Brad Treliving became general manager of Calgary (9:00 p.m.).

Friday, Nov. 14: Hockey Hall of Fame Game: Pittsburgh @ Toronto (7:30 p.m., TVA) . . . Former Flyer Scott Hartnell returns to Philadelphia for the first time as a member of the Blue Jackets (7:00 p.m.) . . . Former Coyote Radim Vrbata faces Arizona for the first time since signing with the Canucks (Arizona @ Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.).

Sunday, Nov. 16: Former Oiler Sam Gagner returns to Edmonton for the first time as a member of the Coyotes (9:00 p.m.).

Monday, Nov. 17: Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Toronto, Ont.). Inductees: Rob Blake, Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek, Mike Modano (Player category); Pat Burns (Builder category); Bill McCreary (Referee/Linesman category); Media honorees: Kevin Allen, Pat Foley . . . Former Rangers Brian Boyle, Ryan Callahan and Anton Stralman return to Madison Square Garden for the first time as members of the Lightning (7:00 p.m., SN1, TVA).

Tuesday, Nov. 18: General Managers Meeting (Toronto, Ont.) . . . Former Duck Jonas Hiller faces Anaheim for the first time as a member of the Flames (Anaheim @ Calgary, 9:00 p.m.).

Wednesday, Nov. 19: The Flyers visit the Rangers in their first meeting since the opening round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a seven-game series victory by New York (8:00 p.m., NBCSN, SN1, TVA).

Thursday, Nov. 20: Eric Lindros and John LeClair are inducted into Flyers’ Hall of Fame (Minnesota @ Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m., NHLN-US) . . . Former Canuck Ryan Kesler returns to Vancouver for the first time since being traded to the Ducks (10:00 p.m.).

Saturday, Nov. 22: The Islanders honor Billy Smith in a pregame ceremony (Pittsburgh @ NY Islanders, 7:00 p.m., HNIC) . . . Former Flame Mike Cammalleri returns to Calgary for the first time since signing with the Devils (10:00 p.m., HNIC) . . . The Canadiens make their first visit to Boston since ousting the Bruins in seven games in the Second Round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs (7:00 p.m., NHLN-US, HNIC, TVA).

Wednesday, Nov. 26: NHL Founders Day (1917) . . . Martin St. Louis returns to Tampa Bay for the first time as a member of the Rangers (7:30 p.m.).

Friday, Nov. 28: 2014 Discover NHL Thanksgiving Showdown: NY Rangers @ Philadelphia (1:00 p.m., NBC, SN) . . . The Penguins open a home-and-home series with the Hurricanes, marking their first meetings since longtime Carolina executive Jim Rutherford became general manager of Pittsburgh (Carolina @ Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m., NHLN-US).

Saturday, Nov. 29: The Blackhawks visit the Kings in their first meeting since the 2014 Western Conference Final, a seven-game series victory by Los Angeles (10:00 p.m., NHLN-US, HNIC, TVA2).

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FRIDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
Toronto 4, COLUMBUS 1
DETROIT 5, Los Angeles 2
Anaheim 2, DALLAS 1 (OT)
CALGARY 4, Nashville 3

DUCKS RECLAIM TOP SPOT
Corey Perry scored his League-leading 10th goal of the season and assisted on Nate Thompson’s overtime winner to lift the Ducks to a 2-1 win over the Stars. Dallas forward Anotine Roussel forced the extra period with his tying goal at 14:33 of the third period; the last meeting between the clubs was Game 6 in the First Round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Ducks overcame a two-goal deficit in the final minutes of regulation before clinching the series in overtime.

* Perry (10-4--14) notched his fourth multi-point game of the season to move within one point of the overall League points lead, behind Dallas’ Tyler Seguin (7-8—15), Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby (7-8—15) and Philadelphia’s Jakub Voracek (3-12—15).

* Thompson’s goal was the fifth winning tally of his career and third in overtime (also Jan. 1, 2010 vs. NYR and Feb. 1, 2014 vs. MTL, both while with TBL). It also was his first goal in a Ducks uniform.

* With the win the Ducks reclaimed the top spot in the NHL with 18 points. At 9-3-0, the Ducks have matched their best 12-game start by wins in franchise history, set most recently last year when the club also began 9-3-0 (via Elias Sports Bureau).

* Head coach Bruce Boudreau guided the Ducks to victory in his 200th game behind the team’s bench, improving to 120-58-22 with the club (321-146-62 in his NHL career).

NYQUIST, DATSYUK NOTCH THREE POINTS TO POWER WINGS
Pavel Datsyuk and Gustav Nyquist each scored twice and added an assist as the Red Wings skated to a 5-2 win over the Kings. Detroit opened a 4-0 lead in the opening 15:28, marking the first time since Feb. 27 at Ottawa that the club scored as many goals in the first period (via Elias).

* Nyquist registered the third three-point game of his NHL career; he notched a career-high four points on Feb. 2 (3-1—4 at WSH) and Mar. 7 (1-3—4 vs. NJD) last season.

* Pavel Datsyuk recorded three points for the first time since Dec. 19, 2013 (0-3—3 vs. CGY) to extend his point streak to five games (4-4—8).

* Niklas Kronwall tallied two assists to tie Gary Bergman (60-243—303 in 706 GP) for fourth on the franchise’s all-time points list among defensemen. Kronwall has 64-239—303 in 604 career games.

KESSEL, WINNIK LEAD WAY FOR LEAFS
Phil Kessel and Daniel Winnik each tallied a goal and two assists to power the Maple Leafs past the Blue Jackets for their second straight win.

* Jonathan Bernier stopped 27 of 28 shots and had his shutout streak snapped at 110:05, just shy of his career-best stretch of 111:14 (Mar. 10 to Apr. 1, 2010 with LAK).

* Kessel (1-2—3) registered his fifth multi-point game of the season. He has multiple points each time he has found the scoresheet this season, with the Maple Leafs holding a 5-0-0 record in those games. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Kessel has now recorded 32 regular-season goals in the month of October over the last five years (2010-2014), tying him with Steven Stamkos for the most in the League.

* Playing in his 500th NHL game, Daniel Winnik scored his first goal in a Maple Leafs uniform and matched a career-high with three points (Dec. 9, 2013 vs. NYI while with ANA). According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Winnik (selected 265th overall) is the 13th player from the 2004 Draft to play at least 500 career games.

GAUDREAU IGNITES FLAMES
Facing a 2-1 deficit after 40 minutes, the Flames scored three goals in the opening 6:37 of the final frame, including Johnny Gaudreau’s game-winning goal, to rally to a 4-3 win against the Predators.

* Gaudreau (1-1—2) scored his second game-winning goal of the season to move into a share of the League-lead in that category. He ranks fifth in rookie scoring with 2-4—6.

* TJ Brodie netted his fourth goal of the season (12 GP) to match his 81-game total from 2013-14. Brodie and fellow blueliner Mark Giordano (2-7—9) share the overall team-lead and rank tied for second among all NHL defensemen with nine points.

* Making consecutive starts for the first time this season, Jonas Hiller stopped 28 of 31 shots to improve to 4-0-1 with a 1.20 goals-against average and a .960 save percentage in his past five games.

LOOSE PUCKS
Ryan Johansen (0-1—1) extended his point streak to 10 games (5-8—13) to match Columbus’ franchise record first set by R.J. Umberger from Nov. 10 to Dec. 1, 2010 (3-10—13) . . . Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson notched an assist in his 500th NHL game while teammate Curtis McElhinney stopped 23 shots in his 100th career contest . . . Michael Ferland made his NHL debut with the Flames . . . Nashville’s James Neal (2-0—2) scored his team-leading seventh goal of the season while Mike Ribeiro (0-1—1) tallied at least a point for the seventh time in his last eight outings (3-5—8) . . . Dallas defenseman Trevor Daley notched his ninth point of the season (4-5—9) to move into a share of second among all defensemen . . . The Department of Player Safety suspended Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows for three games for a late, illegal check to the head of Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin . . . The Red Wings and Joe Louis Arena faithful raised for a standing ovation to celebrate and support Gordie Howe while he recovers from a stroke.

SNEAK PEEK AT SATURDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Ottawa @ Boston, 7:00 p.m., TVA, CITY, NESN (#OTTvsBOS)
Chicago @ Toronto, 7:00 p.m., CBC, NHLN-US, CSN-CH (#CHIvsTOR)
Washington @ Tampa Bay, 7:00 p.m., FX-CA, CSN-DC+, SUN (#WSHvsTB)
Philadelphia @ Florida, 7:00 p.m., TCN-PH, FS-F (#PHIvsFLA)
Columbus @ New Jersey, 7:00 p.m., FS-O, MSG+ (#CBJvsNJ)
Winnipeg @ NY Rangers, 7:00 p.m., SN, MSG (#WPGvsNYR)
Buffalo @ Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m., SN1, MSG-B, ROOT (#BUFvsPIT)
Arizona @ Carolina, 7:00 p.m., FS-A PLUS, FS-CR (#ARIvsCAR)
Colorado @ St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., ALT2, FS-MW (#COLvsSTL)
Dallas @ Minnesota, 8:00 p.m., FS-SW+, FS-N (#DALvsMIN)
Vancouver @ Edmonton, 10:00 p.m., CBC, TVA (#VANvsEDM)
NY Islanders @ San Jose, 10:30 p.m., NBCSN, MSG+, CSN-CA (#NYIvsSJ)
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SIX GAMES HIGHLIGHT CANADA’S NATIONAL SCHEDULE TO START NOVEMBER
Six games highlight Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada schedule: the Bruins host the Senators in the first of five meetings this season (TVA, CITY); the Blackhawks visit the Maple Leafs for an Original Six battle at Air Canada Centre (CBC, NHLN-US); the Lightning look to string together three consecutive wins for the first time this season when they continue their four-game homestand (2-0-0) against the Capitals (FX-CA); the Jets visit the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, where they have won twice in their past three games (SN); the Penguins aim for a fourth straight victory when they host the Sabres (SN1); the Canucks have their eyes set on a fourth consecutive win when they visit the Oilers, whom they have defeated twice this season (CBC, TVA).

HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER AWARENESS NIGHTS
The Blues and Maple Leafs host their Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Nights Saturday. Click on the respective links for more details.

STICK TAP TO HOPE IN MINNESOTA
The Jack Jablonski Bel13ve in Miracles Foundation will team up with the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Hockey during tonight’s Stars-Wild game to kick off #StickTap2Hope, a social initiative to raise awareness of the innovative recovery treatments already available for people living with spinal cord injuries. During intermission, Jack Jablonski, U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Jeremy Roenick, and 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic Team members Neal Broten, Rob McClanahan and Dave Christian will lead the arena in hockey's largest stick tap, a sign of respect in the game of hockey when both teams tap their sticks on the ice for a player injured during a game.

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