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Alex Ovechkin scores No. 890, now 5 goals from NHL record
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, 39, is five goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career during the third period of the Capitals' home game Sunday, an 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena.
Leon Draisaitl nets 50th, 51st goals as Edmonton Oilers win
Edmonton superstar forward Leon Draisaitl became the first player in the NHL this season to reach 50 goals, then he added his 51st later Saturday night in dramatic fashion, as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place.
Blackhawks' Oliver Moore, Sam Rinzel set to debut vs. Utah
The Blackhawks have added two of their top prospects, agreeing to entry-level contracts with forward Oliver Moore and defenseman Sam Rinzel.
Brad Marchand assists on OT winner in debut for Panthers
Brad Marchand capped his Panthers debut by setting up Sam Bennett's winner with 41.1 seconds left in overtime, and Florida defeated Utah 2-1.
Blues sign Gophers star Jimmy Snuggerud to 3-year contract
The St. Louis Blues signed University of Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud to a three-year contract Friday.
Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals in tribute to Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury
Alex Ovechkin made sure all Capitals players shook hands postgame with retiring Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury after Thursday's game.
Crosby breaks Gretzky's career point-per-game record in loss
Sidney Crosby's career-long point-per-game consistency has broken an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky.

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, 39, is five goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career during the third period of the Capitals' home game Sunday, an 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena.

Edmonton superstar forward Leon Draisaitl became the first player in the NHL this season to reach 50 goals, then he added his 51st later Saturday night in dramatic fashion, as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime at Rogers Place.

The Blackhawks have added two of their top prospects, agreeing to entry-level contracts with forward Oliver Moore and defenseman Sam Rinzel.

Brad Marchand capped his Panthers debut by setting up Sam Bennett's winner with 41.1 seconds left in overtime, and Florida defeated Utah 2-1.

The St. Louis Blues signed University of Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud to a three-year contract Friday.

Alex Ovechkin made sure all Capitals players shook hands postgame with retiring Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury after Thursday's game.

Sidney Crosby's career-long point-per-game consistency has broken an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky.