National Hockey

OTTAWA — The experience was a memorable one for the Montreal Canadiens even if the outcome was lousy. The Canadiens fell 3-0 to the Senators on Saturday in the NHL 100 Classic outdoor game at TD Place in Ottawa.

WASHINGTON — Following a game that probably should have left Barry Trotz frazzled, the Washington Capitals' coach walked into the interview room and smiled.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators needed a big effort from their top players on Saturday and they received it.

ST. LOUIS — As a backup goalie, Carter Hutton knows he has to make the most of his rare chances to play. Hutton did just that, making a career-high 48 saves to earn his ninth career shutout as the St.

PHILADELPHIA — Shayne Gostisbehere and the streaking Flyers are full of confidence, and it's showing.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled in close games recently and giving up a two-goal lead to the team with the league's worst record was not a good sign. One shot from Olli Maata changed their fortunes.

NEW YORK — The Islanders have been winning at home with regularity this season. Against the suddenly stumbling Los Angeles Kings, New York just needed some extra time.

BOSTON — Henrik Lundqvist has seen Mats Zuccarello's shot many times during practice so he knows how tough it is to stop.

Hockey commentator Don Cherry says the Senators will leave Ottawa if the club doesn't find a way to draw more fans to their games.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Edmonton Oilers hope Cam Talbot's return can help stop their roller-coaster December.