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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky as NHL goals king
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 against the Islanders on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time goal-scoring leader.
Capitals' Aliaksei Protas week-to-week with lower-body injury
Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Blues win franchise-best 12th straight, best in NHL this season
The Blues won their franchise-best 12th straight Saturday, extending their record to 18-2-2 since the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
Sidney Crosby, Evgenii Dadonov author dueling hat tricks
Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Dallas' Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins' 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.
Predators coach Brunette away from team for personal reasons
Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is away from the team while addressing personal matters.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky with 894th goal
Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration in Washington. He potentially could have had one more but opted not to try to score on the empty net late.
Oilers expect hurt Leon Draisaitl back 'well before' playoffs
Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is "out short term" but should return "well before" the playoffs begin after suffering a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks the previous night, coach Kris Knoblauch said.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 against the Islanders on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time goal-scoring leader.

Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

The Blues won their franchise-best 12th straight Saturday, extending their record to 18-2-2 since the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Dallas' Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins' 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette is away from the team while addressing personal matters.

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration in Washington. He potentially could have had one more but opted not to try to score on the empty net late.

Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is "out short term" but should return "well before" the playoffs begin after suffering a lower-body injury against the San Jose Sharks the previous night, coach Kris Knoblauch said.