NEW YORK — Dany Heatley and the surging Ottawa Senators took care of the New York Rangers in record-setting time.
Heatley scored the first of Ottawa’s three goals in a team-record 52 seconds of the middle period Saturday night, and Martin Gerber made 36 saves to lift the Senators to a 3-1 victory over the Rangers.
Chris Phillips and Patrick Eaves followed Heatley by scoring in an overpowering minute for the Senators, who won for the sixth time in seven games this season – including two victories over the Rangers in a week.
Gerber wasn’t tested much until the midpoint of the third period when the Rangers pressed during a 5-on-3 advantage. Gerber denied Brendan Shanahan at the left post, off a feed from Scott Gomez, and then stopped Gomez from point-blank range at the right post.
Canucks 4, Oilers 1 at Vancouver, British Columbia. Henrik Sedin set up twin brother Daniel for two goals 2:18 apart in the second period to break open a close game and help Vancouver beat Edmonton.
Henrik Sedin added his third assist on Taylor Pyatt’s goal in the third period.
Blackhawks 2, Stars 1 (OT) at Chicago. Jason Williams scored a power-play goal 43 seconds into overtime to give Chicago a win over Dallas.
Williams beat Tobias Stephan on a high shot from 40 feet out, with Chicago rookie Jonathan Toews cutting across the crease. Stephan was screened on the shot.
Penguins 6, Maple Leafs 4 at Toronto. Sidney Crosby scored his first two goals of the season, including the winner with 5:22 left in the third period, to lead Pittsburgh to a victory over Toronto.
Wild 3, Coyotes 2 at Glendale, Ariz. Eric Belanger scored a short-handed goal late in the third period and Minnesota rallied to beat Phoenix.
Belanger knocked in the rebound from a Stephane Veilleux backhander at 16:45. That came just more than three minutes after Mikko Koivu tied the game for Minnesota with 6:20 remaining.
Flyers 3, Islanders 1 at Philadelphia. Jeff Carter and Sami Kapanen each scored goals, and Martin Biron made 29 saves to lead Philadelphia to a victory.
Devils 6, Thrashers 5 at Atlanta. Patrik Elias scored two goals, including a power-play one with 27 seconds left to help New Jersey beat winless Atlanta.
Sabres 7, Capitals 3 at Buffalo, N.Y. Brian Campbell had a goal and three assists and Jaroslav Spacek scored two power-play goals as Buffalo routed Washington.
Hurricanes 3, Canadiens 1 at Montreal. Cory Stillman and Matt Cullen scored power-play goals and Carolina spoiled Montreal’s home opener with a win.
Flames 7, Predators 4 at Nashville, Tenn. Jarome Iginla scored two goals and added an assist to lead Calgary to a victory over Nashville.
Panthers 6, Lightning 4 at Sunrise, Fla. Olli Jokinen had a goal and two assists to tie Scott Mellanby for Florida’s career scoring lead in the Panthers’ win.
Bruins 2, Sharks 1 at San Jose, Calif. Aaron Ward scored with 12 seconds left, just moments after San Jose had tied the game, and Boston ruined the Sharks’ home opener with a victory.
