National Hockey

NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson each scored in the shootout and the Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 3-2. Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk each recorded a goal and an assist in regulation.

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in the third period to earn a 4-0 win over Western Conference bottom-dwellers Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ryan Graves scored off a feed from Michael McLeod in front of the net with 1.4 seconds left, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games.

MONTREAL — Ahead of a four-game road trip, the Montreal Canadiens wanted to set sail on a high. Thanks to a goal by Justin Barron, the Canadiens led by the slimmest of margins through two periods.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brent Burns scored his 11th goal of the season, Frederik Andersen made 34 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the depleted Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko is close to returning to game action. The 27-year-old netminder told reporters Tuesday that he plans to act as the Canucks' backup on Saturday when Vancouver hosts the Philadelphia Flyers.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews is ready to get back into action. The Maple Leafs star told reporters following Tuesday's practice he's aiming to return to the lineup when Toronto hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin will be away from the Washington Capitals to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one and is expected to be gone for at least the rest of the week, if not longer.

Detroit Red Wings (23-20-8, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (30-19-5, fourth in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.

New York Rangers (31-14-8, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (21-28-4, sixth in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10 p.m.