Hockey

OTTAWA — Jacques Martin issued a challenge to his team a couple days ago, and the Ottawa Senators answered it with a 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Owen Tippett scored twice, including a highlight-reel goal late in the third period, Scott Laughton made a penalty shot and the streaking Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Thursday night for their fifth straight

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 saves for his second consecutive shutout and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Thursday night in a game moved back a day because of snow.

WASHINGTON (AP) — T.J. Oshie got to hear his goal song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” three times as he fittingly recorded a hat trick on the Washington Capitals' country music night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Gaudette is back in the NHL after spending more than a year and a half in the minors. He's determined to make his latest chance count.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon will miss the remainder of the season because of injuries to his hip and back that will require separate surgeries.

New York Islanders (19-15-10, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (13-29-2, eighth in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

Montreal Canadiens (19-18-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (15-24, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Senators -183, Canadiens +152; over/under is 6.

New Jersey Devils (22-17-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (14-21-9, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (23-16-5, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-5, third in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m.