nhl roundup | Monday’s games

Devils 6, Panthers 3

NEWARK, N.J.

Travis Zajac scored the first of his career-best three goals just 12 seconds in, and the New Jersey Devils held on after nearly blowing a three-goal lead. Zajac opened the barrage against Dan Ellis and then netted his second midway through New Jersey’s three-goal first period. He completed his first NHL hat trick at 9:37 of the third. Jaromir Jagr had a goal and three assists, and Ryane Clowe added a goal and two assists. Cory Schneider stopped all 13 Florida shots he faced after replacing Martin Brodeur.

Senators 2, Hurricanes 1, SO

OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Ales Hemsky scored the only goal of the shootout. Craig Anderson stopped all three Carolina shooters, including Elias Lindholm with the final attempt. Mika Zibanejad scored in regulation for the Senators, and Anderson made 30 saves.

Associated Press