Read reports from Thursday’s NHL games.
Updated at 0:24
Brad Marchand powers Bruins offense
Playing his first game this season, Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Thursday.
Recovered from hip surgery, Marchand scored twice on the power play.
Charlie Coyle, Craig Smith and David Pastrnak also scored for the Bruins, who won their fourth straight game.
Jeremy Swayman blocked 28 shots, yielding only to Adam Erne.
Head coach Jim Montgomery had confirmed Marchand’s return to action following his team’s morning practice.
The Bruins’ leading scorer last season, Marchand underwent arthroscopic surgery in May to repair damaged cartilage in his hips. He was to be sidelined for six months.
But in Marchand’s mind, the goal has always been to get back to the game faster.
Montgomery said he planned to be cautious with Marchand, and that he would manage his number of minutes per game. He played 17:31 on Thursday.
For now, Marchand won’t play two games in as many nights, which means he won’t be in uniform Friday in Columbus.
Marchand had 32 goals and 48 assists last season. In the playoffs, he added four goals and seven assists, but the Bruins were eliminated in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Associated Press
Flyers win 4-3 over Panthers
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Carter Hart and Travis Konecny of the Philadelphia Flyers
Joel Farabee had the game-changing goal midway through the second period on Thursday, helping the Philadelphia Flyers win 4-3 over the Florida Panthers.
Farabee also took part in the net of Tony DeAngelo, in the first period.
Scott Laughton hit the target on the lead, Zack MacEwen was the Flyers’ other scorer and Carter Hart made 48 saves.
Travis Konecny was instrumental in both Flyers goals in the first period.
Gustav Forsling, Brandon Montour and Josh Mahura returned fire, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 18 shots.
On Saturday, the Panthers will host the Senators starting at 4 p.m. Ottawa will be looking for a first win on the road this season.
The Canadian Press
Josi shines in Predators win over Blues
PHOTO CHRISTOPHER HANEWINCKEL, USA TODAY SPORTS
Predators defenseman Roman Josi (center)
Roman Josi provided a goal and three points Thursday to guide the Nashville Predators to a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Michael McCarron, Zach Sanford, Tanner Jeannot, Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund scored the other goals for the Predators, which ended a five-game losing streak.
Filip Forsberg and Matt Duchene each had three assists.
Juuse Saros made 33 saves, seeing himself beaten by Robert Thomas and Brayden Schenn.
Thomas Greiss has blocked 35 shots for the Blues, who have lost their last three meetings.
Scored in the third period, Josi’s goal was the first conceded by the Blues shorthanded this season, in 13 occasions.
The Blues will host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Jim Diamond, Associated Press
The Stars shut out the Capitals 2-0
PHOTOJEROME MIRON, USA TODAY SPORTS
Jake Oettinger blocked all shots aimed at him.
Jake Oettinger was perfect on 27 shots and the Dallas Stars shut out the Washington Capitals 2-0 on Thursday night.
Oettinger bounced back after suffering his first setback this season and picked up his first shutout since the start of the campaign. He notably stood out in the second period by blocking a shot from Alex Ovechkin.
Joel Kiviranta threaded the needle shorthanded and Jason Roberton added a goal for the Dallas squad.
After Roope Hintz was penalized, Kiviranta stole the puck from a rival and eluded Darcy Kuemper with a backhand shot.
Kuemper finished the game with 25 saves for the Capitals.
The Stars were without star defenseman Miro Heiskanen for the second straight game with a lower-body injury.
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press
Leon Draisaitl gives Oilers 6-5 win
PHOTO NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leon Draisaitl and Taylor Raddysh
Leon Draisaitl broke the tie with 37.6 seconds remaining in the game as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-5 on Thursday night.
Draisaitl accepted a cross pass from Evander Kane and fired a one-timer that eluded Alex Stalock. The German added two assists.
Connor McDavid got a 12e hat trick in the NHL and he was involved in a goal for the Oilers, who recorded a third consecutive victory.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and two assists while Zach Hyman scored the Oilers’ other goal. Jack Campbell stopped 31 pucks.
Max Domi had one goal and two assists for the Blackhawks. Patrick Kane, Andreas Athanasiou, Reese Johnson and Jonathan Toews also scored in a losing cause.
Stalock has made 32 saves in his third straight start as Petr Mrazek struggles with injury.
Matt Carlson, Associated Press