A fresh NHL season is upon us, and it means optimism for all 32 fan bases. As the season progresses, we’ll see who the real contenders are, but it will be great to see what teams surprise us all.

VANCOUVER -- Ivan Demidov had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens rallied from down two to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 at Rogers Arena on Saturday. It was the first three-point ...