HOFFMAN TALLIES LONE SHOOTOUT GOAL FOR SENATORS

PHILADELPHIA» Mike Hoffman dazzled in the shootout while Craig Anderson was solid.

Hoffman’s tally was the only goal among 12 players in the shootout and lifted the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Anderson made 33 saves in regulation in overtime before six Flyers tried and failed to score against him in the shootout.

“Yeah, I think tonight was one of those nights where you’re just feeling pretty good with the shootout, being patient, not moving too much,” Anderson said.

The Senators looked like they had the game won in regulation, but Nolan Patrick tied it with 2.6 seconds left in the third period to force overtime.

Neither team scored in the 3-on-3, 5-minute period — and neither looked like it was going to score in the shootout. After six Flyers shooters and five Senators missed, Hoffman finally connected with a pretty move that beat Michal Neuvirth and sent Ottawa to consecutive victories for the first time since Jan. 5-6.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Jonathan Huberdeau scored with 7.7 seconds left in the third period to lift the Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings .… Logan Shaw started a three-goal first period that led the Canadiens to a 5-2 victory over the Ducks. Montreal claimed Shaw on waivers from Anaheim on Jan. 15. … Jamie Benn had a goal and an assist during a four-goal second period, and the Stars beat the Wild 6-1. Mattias Janmark and Benn scored on the power play. … Jordan Eberle and Brock Nelson scored early in the third period and Jaroslav Halak made 46 saves as the Islanders rallied for a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets. … Tuukka Rask made 23 stops and posted a point for a career-best 20th straight game, leading the Bruins past the Maple Leafs 4-1. … Carter Hutton stopped 27 shots, and Carl Gunnarsson banked in a shot off the crossbar with 5:41 left in the Blues’ 1-0 win over the Sabres .… Travis Zajac scored two goals and set up another as the Devils limited the Penguins to a season-low 16 shots in posting a 3-1 victory night, ending their fourgame winning streak. … Kevin Fiala scored twice and Pekka Rinne stopped 20 shots to lead the Predators to a 5-2 win over the Rangers.