DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Mikael Samuelsson scored 36 seconds apart midway through the first period and the Detroit Red Wings held on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 Wednesday night in the season-opener for both teams.

Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard turned the puck over, allowing Zemgus Girgensons to score in his NHL debut with 7:24 left in the game.

Leafs 3, Flyers 1PHILADELPHIA — Dave Bolland scored twice and Phil Kessel added a goal to lead Toronto over Philadelphia. The Maple Leafs, off to a 2-0 start, spoiled Philadelphia’s season opener one night after ruining Montreal’s.

Avalanche 6, Ducks 1DENVER — Semyon Varlamov was sharp in making 35 saves, and Jamie McGinn scored two goals, leading Colorado over Anaheim in Patrick Roy’s successful coaching debut with the Avalanche.