National Hockey

OTTAWA — After months of waiting, Matt Duchene feels he is finally closer to "playoff hockey." Duchene skated in his first practice with the Ottawa Senators on Monday, something he admitted was a bit surreal.

NEW YORK — Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford was named NHL first star of the week Monday after posting consecutive shutouts last week. Crawford went 2-1-0 over three games with a 0.68 goals-against average and .979 save percentage.

CALGARY — Matthew Tkachuk's shootout arsenal has yet to fail him so far this season. Tkachuk scored the shootout winner on Sunday night to lead the Calgary Flames over the New Jersey Devils 5-4.

CHICAGO — Charlie Lindgren made 38 saves in his first career shutout, helping the Montreal Canadiens beat Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Sunday night.

NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal put on a passing clinic for the New York Islanders. Barzal had a franchise-rookie record five assists in the Islanders' 6-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.

CHICAGO — Charlie Lindgren kept the Montreal Canadiens in the game until they finally solved Corey Crawford. Not bad for a 23-year-old goaltender making his first appearance of the season.

The Senators acquired centre Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in a three-team deal that involved Ottawa also dealing forward Kyle Turris to the Nashville Predators.

The Colorado Avalanche have finally traded Matt Duchene, sending him to the Ottawa Senators in a three-team deal that involves the Nashville Predators.

EDMONTON — Detroit's backup goalie proved to be more than up for the task for the Red Wings on Sunday. Petr Mrazek made 36 saves and Martin Frk and Anthony Mantha each had a goal and an assist as the Red Wings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0.

VANCOUVER — As the media descended on Brock Boeser in the Vancouver Canucks locker-room following his first NHL hat trick, goalie Jacob Markstrom sat a few stalls away teasing the young winger.