The big boys of the Penguins came to play as Malkin gets 4 points, Crosby with 2 goals, and Guentzel with 2 assists. Jarry gets the 19 save SHUTOUT. It was the first time in the Capitals 49 year history that they were shutout in the season opener. The Penguins were terrific on special teams going 2/3 on the PP and 3/3 on the PK.
Both goalies in the Coyotes-Devils game played well. Schmid stopped 30 shots while Vejmelka made 33 saves. Both teams scored 2 PPGs. Bratt and Hughes each had 3 points.