Newsmakers in the NHL: During the regular season it's our Weekday look at the previous night's action and some of the storylines taking place around the league. Have a tip or something you want linked? Send it in to nhlfanhouse@gmail.com.Canucks 7, Canadiens 1: After three straight losses to start the season, the Vancouver Canucks took out some of their frustrations on Montreal Wednesday night by dominating the Canadiens, 7-1. The Sedin twins combined for two goals and five assists in the win, while Roberto Luongo, fresh off a start where he gave up four goals on just 12 shots against Columbus, stopped 27 of 28 shots in the win.
Carey Price started in goal for the Canadiens and was lifted after giving up all seven Vancouver goals. Jaroslav Halak came on in relief and stopped all three shots he faced.
After the jump: Video of the day and a look at Thursday's key games
Wednesday's Other Game
Phoenix dominates the Penguins in Pittsburgh. [Box Score, More on this game later today]
Loose Pucks
-- The NHL closes the tampering issue between one of Brian Burke's old teams, the Vancouver Canucks, and Brian Burke's current team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Play nice, gentlemen. [ESPN]
Video Of The Day
Brent Johnson made his first start for the Penguins and, for the most part, kept them in the game with saves like this:
Thursday's Key Games
Penguins vs. Flyers: It's the first meeting of the year between Chris Pronger and Sidney Crosby as the Penguins travel to Philadelphia. It's also a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference quarterfinals (and the previous year's Eastern Conference Final).
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings: Detroit opens its home schedule as it takes on division rival Chicago, the team the Red Wings eliminated in last year's Western Conference final. Both teams opened the season in Europe, and will be playing their first games on North American soil. The Wings are still looking for their first win after being swept in Stockholm, Sweden by the St. Louis Blues.
Avalanche vs. Predators: Colorado looks to continue it's surprising start as it makes its first road trip of the season, traveling to Nashville.
