Hockey

CALGARY — Daniil Miromanov's first goal of the season was the game-winner and rookie Dustin Wolf had 29 saves for his first career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 on Friday night.

DENVER (AP) — Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zac Werenski and Dmitri Voronkov each had a goal and an assist, Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a six-game skid with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night.

TORONTO — John Tavares met Connor McDavid before the phenom had ever played a shift in junior. Chris Tanev has trained alongside the superstar each off-season for more than a decade.

DENVER (AP) — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche's active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights signed defenseman Brayden McNabb to a three-year extension worth $10.95 million on Friday, keeping one of the their original players under contract for the franchise's first decade of existence.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has further cemented his legacy in the NHL history books.

St. Louis Blues (7-9-1, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (8-8-2, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Dallas Stars (10-5, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (11-2-3, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (6-10-1, in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (8-4-3, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m.