UNDATED (AP) — One of the newest members of the Philadelphia Flyers played a major role in their 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday.
Cam Atkinson provided two goals, including the go-ahead score that sent him tumbling into the boards. The former Blue Jacket had the crowd going wild on his hustle-and-tumble goal only 58 seconds into the third for a 4-3 lead.
Sean Couturier and Joel Farabee added a goal and an assist for the Flyers, who also received goals from Travis Konecny and Scott Laughton.
Martin Jones handled 37 shots for Philadelphia.
In Wednesday’s other NHL game, Vladimir Tarasenko broke a tie midway through the third period of the Blues’ 3-1 victory over Golden Knights. Jordan Binnington made 42 saves, and Brandon Saad and Ivan Barbashev added goals to help St. Louis open the season with a 3-0 road trip.
Oilers’ Smith on IR
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have placed goalie Mike Smith on injured reserve because of a lower-body injury.
The 39-year-old Smith was hurt in the second period of Tuesday’s 6-5 victory over the Ducks. He was replaced in the net by Mikko Koskinen.
The Oilers recalled goalie Stuart Skinner from the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League.
