National Sports

Jon Cooper always counted on seeing a familiar face at the start of training camp. The Tampa Bay Lightning head coach would blow his whistle and Steven Stamkos — captain, franchise icon — was there to lead the group.

CALGARY — As the Calgary Flames continue to defy expectations, delivering their latest victory on Tuesday night was Justin Kirkland, whose NHL journey has been just as improbable.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Hagel had three goals for his second career hat trick, Victor Hedman scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 8-5 on Tuesday night.

CALGARY — Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday as the red-hot Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

EDMONTON — The Carolina Hurricanes really turned the tide in the third period on Tuesday night. After going down 2-0 against the Edmonton Oilers, the Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback and levelled the score.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Nathan Behm put up a six-point performance Tuesday as his Kamloops Blazers topped the Victoria Royals 6-3 in Western Hockey League play.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anton Forsberg made 31 saves, Drake Batherson scored his third goal in two games and the Ottawa Senators won their first road game of the season, 4-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night.

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s season came to a heartbreaking end with a 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout loss to Atlanta United at Stade Saputo on Tuesday.

EDMONTON — Sebastian Aho scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a third period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday.

MONTREAL — On a night when New York's top line was missing in action, the bit players grabbed the spotlight and led the Rangers to a commanding 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.