Hockey

VANCOUVER — After the hype and subsequent burnout of the Vancouver Canucks 2022-23 season, management is playing it more cautious this NHL season.

CALGARY — Will a new general manager, coach, captain and attitude push the Calgary Flames over the hump to the playoffs in 2023-24? A club that missed the NHL post-season last season by two points — and left a league-leading 17 on the table in overti

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice’s two training camps as coach of the Florida Panthers have been brutal. End-of-practice laps that leave most players doubled over in agony. Sessions on the stationary bike that tend to make people wobble.

NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Laviolette is the New York Rangers' third coach in four seasons. His arrival in the offseason brought in another system, another philosophy and another coaching style. The championship expectations remain the same.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs made a series of moves on the eve of the NHL regular season, announcing netminder Matt Murray had undergone hip surgery as well as a series of changes to their staff.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings' playoff drought has lingered so long that they've tied a team record, seemingly stuck in a rebuilding mode that has allowed apathy to set in with at least some fans. Steve Yzerman is trying to spark a change.

Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Lightning -169, Predators +141; over/under is 6.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Penguins -237, Blackhawks +191; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins open the season at home against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators finally seem poised to take the next step this season, but it might be more difficult than originally expected. Earlier in the summer, the Senators looked solid down the middle, whereas now it’s an area for concern.