NHL Three Stars: Plekanec’s pair helps Condon earn first NHL win

No. 1 Star: Tomas Plekanec, Montreal Canadiens

Plekanec helped spoil the Ottawa Senators’ home opener with a pair of first period goals en route to a 3-1 victory. The multi-goal night was the 23rd of Plekanec’s career. He was also 10-for-12 in the face-off circle.

No. 2 Star: Mike Condon, Montreal Canadiens

The undrafted 25-year old netminder made 20 saves and earned his first win in his NHL debut against the Senators. He became the 571st player from the ECHL to play in the NHL.

No. 3 Star: Matt O’Connor, Ottawa Senators

The Boston University product stopped 31 shots in his NHL debut.

Honorable Mention: Ottawa won 42 of 70 face-offs … Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored the only goal for the Senators, who lost their first game of the season … It was milestone game night for Erik Karlsson (400th) and Milan Michalek (700th) … Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, who had a liver transplant in May, was on hand to drop the ceremonial pre-game puck with his daughters … P.K. Subban’s assist gives him four on the season … Torrey Mitchell scored his first regular season goal since Feb. 28, when he was with the Buffalo Sabres … Max Pacioretty has points in all three games for Montreal.

Did You Know? “Condon and O’Connor are the first goaltenders to make their first NHL start on the same night since October 14, 1967.” (AP)

Dishonorable Mention: This is the first home opener Ottawa has dropped since 2010 … The Senators’ power play failed in their four opportunities, while Montreal’s couldn’t capitalize on any of their seven chances.

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