Read the reports from Monday’s NHL games.
James Reimer made 23 saves in his first start for Detroit on Monday, helping the Red Wings win 4-0 at the expense of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Michael Rasmussen, Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp scored in less than five minutes in the second period.
Larkin and Copp hit the target with rivals in the dungeon.
Shayne Gostisbehere hit the mark in the first half. Copp was frustrated on a penalty shot in the final period.
Signed as a free agent during the summer, Reimer signed a 29e career shutout.
Spencer Martin stopped 24 shots in a losing cause. Rasmussen’s net accomplice, JT Compher collected a third assist in three games.
The Red Wings will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, who have won their last two games.
The Blue Jackets will host the Calgary Flames on Friday.
Nicole Kraft, Associated Press
Reinhart scores twice in victory over Devils
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Sam Reinhart (13) and Dougie Hamilton (7)
Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Monday.
Carter Verhaeghe and Niko Mikkola were the other scorers for the winners. Matthew Tkachuk provided two assists for Florida, whose season began with losses to St. Paul and Winnipeg.
Sergei Bobrovsky was beaten by Erik Haula, Michael McLeod and Jesper Bratt in the third period. The 35-year-old goalkeeper ultimately made 33 saves.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 25 shots for the Devils. He left his post for one more attacker at 15:46 in the third period, but the score remained unchanged.
With 1,769 games as coach in the NHL, Paul Maurice of the Panthers has overtaken Joel Quenneville for third place in history in this regard.
The Panthers will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday at Sunrise.
Tom Canavan, Associated Press