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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Opening night went as scripted for the San Jose Sharks from the unveiling of the Western Conference championship banner to Brent Burns game-winning goal in the third period.Things couldnt have gotten off to a worse start for the Los Angeles Kings, who might have lost far more than the season opener when star goalie Jonathan Quick left the game with a lower-body injury.Burns scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period against Los Angeles backup Jeff Zatkoff and the Sharks beat the Kings 2-1 Wednesday.There was energy in the building, forward Logan Couture said. It was a cool moment with the banner. Sharks fans were into it from the start. It was like the playoffs. We came out on the ice and it felt like a playoff game right away.Couture added a power-play goal and an assist and Martin Jones made 21 saves in San Joses first real game since losing the Stanley Cup Final to Pittsburgh exactly four months earlier.Tyler Toffoli scored a power-play goal in a rough start to the season for the Kings.Quick left after stopping 14 of 15 shots in the first period with a lower body injury. He hurt himself stretching to get to the post to stop a chance by Joe Pavelski late in the period and is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.We all know what Quickie brings for our team and what hes done here, Toffoli said. We cant be thinking about that, we have to be positive. Zats played unbelievable coming into today. Were confident in what he has for our team.After a high-paced opening period, the game settled down and it took a fortunate bounce for the Sharks to take the lead just over 3 minutes into the third. Joonas Donskoi tried to slide a pass to Mikkel Boedker but a sprawled out Drew Doughty blocked it.Unfortunately for the Kings, the puck went straight to Burns, who beat Zatkoff for the goal that put San Jose up 2-1. That was the only goal Zatkoff allowed on 16 shots.Its my job to be ready when Quickie needs a break or he goes down, he said. So I have to make sure the team doesnt miss a beat.The Kings remained in the locker room as the Sharks played video highlights from last season -- including the first-round win over Los Angeles -- and unveiled the banner for winning the Western Conference for the first time in franchise history.Los Angeles then jumped on top early, getting a power play just 33 seconds into the game and converting when Toffoli beat Jones high to the short side.But the Sharks took over the play in the second half of the period and got the equalizer when Couture beat Quick from the slot on the power play. The referee initially ruled the puck hit the crossbar and Joe Pavelski and Quick got into a scrum as San Jose celebrated the apparent goal. After a replay review, the goal counted.It felt like four months ago and the playoffs were still on, Sharks coach Peter DeBoer said. That was a mans game out there. It was physical, it was hard. They came obviously ready to play and to try and send a message that the playoffs last year wasnt something that they were happy about. I thought our guys responded.Game notes This marked the third straight season these teams opened against each other with San Jose winning all three of the meetings. ... Former Sharks F Devin Setoguchi made his Kings debut on the top line and played his first NHL game since Nov. 22, 2014, as he dealt with alcohol problems. ... Los Angeles F Tanner Pearson served the first of a two-game suspension for an illegal check in the preseason.UP NEXTKings: Los Angeles plays its home opener Friday against Philadelphia.Sharks: San Jose starts a five-game road trip Saturday in Columbus. Clearance Paul George Shoes . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Wholesale Paul George Shoes . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. https://www.cheappaulgeorgeshoes.com/ . 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DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions are starting to turn around their season, finding ways to make enough plays on both sides of the ball in the final minutes to win.Matt Prater made a tiebreaking, 34-yard field goal with 1:29 left and Rafael Bush followed with a victory-sealing interception two plays later, giving Detroit a 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.The Lions (3-3) have won two straight games with Prater making the winning kick and a defensive back following up with an interception on the ensuing possession. Last week, Praters kick and Darius Slays interception gave Detroit a win over previously unbeaten Philadelphia.Weve gotten comfortable being uncomfortable, Detroit coach Caldwell said. They feel like thats the norm.The Rams (3-3) have lost two straight since winning three in a row.Case Keenum completed a Rams-record 19 straight passes, but couldnt connect with Lance Kendricks on the long throw that Bush stepped in front of near midfield.I saw the quarterback staring and knew I just had to catch the ball, Bush said.Keenum finished 27 of 32 for 321 yards with three touchdowns -- two to Kenny Britt, one to Kendricks -- and an interception.We did some good things offensively, but unfortunately we were a couple plays short, Keenum said.Britt had season highs with seven receptions and 136 yards, 47 of which came on a highlight-reel catch .Todd Gurley gained 15 yards on his first carry, but finished with just 58 yards on 14 rushes as another team figured out how to slow him down. At the end of the first half, Gurley was stopped for a loss of 1 on a fourth down from the Detroit 1 with the score tied at 14.Id do it again, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. Were inside the 1. Shoot, youve got to bang that in.Detroits Matthew Stafford was 23 of 31 for 270 yards, with a season-high four touchdowns.Golden Tate had eight receptions for a career-high 165 yards and a touchdown. Marvin Jones, Anquan Boldin and Andre Roberts also caught TDs for the Lions.CATCH OF THE DAYBritts best game of the season included quite a catch. Keenum lofted a long paass over Britts left shoulder which the receiver corralled with his right arm.dddddddddddd The ball was jarred loose when Britt hit the turf, he squeezed it between his legs, lost it again and pinned the ball against his shoulder pads on a play that stood after review.The defender had my left hand and I reach back to get it, Britt said. I felt it go down by my legs and I trapped it. Its all about concentration.TAKING ADVANTAGEDetroits Zach Zenner made the most of an opportunity to play with Theo Riddick and Dwayne Washington out with injuries. The second-year pro had career highs with 14 carries and 58 yards rushing -- matching Gurleys production on the ground -- and caught two passes for 19 yards.Hes not flashy, Caldwell said. But hes effective.GOING FOR ITDetroit converted two fourth downs, gaining 2 yards on Zenners run on the opening drive that ended with Staffords sharp, 7-yard TD pass to Jones. The Lions also went for a fourth-and-2 in the second quarter and Stafford threw a pass off his back foot under pressure. Roberts beat cornerback E.J. Gaines to the ball in the end zone.INJURY REPORTRams defensive tackle Michael Brockers aggravated his hip injury and defensive back Lamarcus Joyner left with a forearm injury. Detroit defensive end Ezekiel Ansah returned after missing three-plus games with an ankle injury, but was replaced on the inactive list by defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (shoulder). Detroit linebacker DeAndre Levy (quadriceps, knee) and tight end Eric Ebron (ankle, knee) were also inactive. The Rams were without two starters on defense, listing cornerback Trumaine Johnson (ankle) and end Robert Quinn (shoulder) inactive.UP NEXTThe Rams planned to fly to London after the game for a game against the Giants.Well carry this disappointment with us in a long road trip, Fisher said.The Lions will host Washington in their third straight home game.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '