Monsters fall on OT goal

C.J. Smith’s goal three minutes into overtime lifted Rochester to a 2-1 win over the host Monsters on Dec. 15.

Rochester led, 1-0, when defenseman Brendan Guhle scored late in the second period.

Nathan Gerbe tallied the Monsters’ lone goal during the third period. Gerbe’s shot from the left circle with just over three minutes remaining forced extra time. The Monsters fell to 13-10-3.

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WIZARDS LAND ARIZA AFTER FALSE START >> After a three-way trade fell apart over mistaken identity, the Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all.

Washington agreed in principle Saturday to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced by either team.

This Ariza trade came together hours after a potential three-way deal involving the Grizzlies fell apart late Friday night over whether Memphis was including Dillon Brooks or MarShon Brooks. The saga included general managers informing players they’d been traded, awkward conversations to explain they weren’t and finally the talks coming to an end.

Wizards players went through the emotional roller coaster of the failed trade after their loss at Brooklyn as Oubre and Rivers were still on the team bus to the airport and the flight home.

“We all understand it’s a business,” guard John Wall said after practice Saturday. “You never know what’s going to happen, when it’s going to happen. The first time I’ve ever seen a trade go dead and guys are on a bus talking about it. Kind of devastating for those guys.”