Heatley Speaks of Crash
Marc Savard scored early in the third period and the Atlanta Thrashers twice came back from one-goal deficits to tie the New York Islanders, 2-2, Tuesday night at Atlanta.
Atlanta (2-0-1) still has the best start in franchise history, an amazing beginning after a tragic preseason. Before the game, Dany Heatley expressed sadness in his first public comments since the crash that killed teammate Dan Snyder. Heatley was driving the car.
“I am deeply saddened and very sorry over the loss of my close friend and teammate, Dan Snyder,” Heatley said in a statement. “I am deeply moved by the strong show of support his family and I ... sincerely thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
“The entire Snyder family ... have demonstrated amazing strength and compassion during this very painful time.”
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Montreal 5, Washington 1 -- Yanic Perreault had two goals and an assist, and Donald Audette also had three points as the Canadiens won their home opener.
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Calgary 1, Edmonton 0 -- Blair Betts scored in the second period and Jamie McLennan made 19 saves at Calgary, Canada, to extend his shutout streak to more than 97 minutes.
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