National Hockey

Victor Hedman refused to go to sleep without a contract. A full year before he could become a free agent, the hulking No. 1 defenceman told his agent he wanted to sign a long-term extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning the first day he could.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Down by two goals in the third period and playing without their starting goalie, the Anaheim Ducks were in danger of taking a loss that would certainly hurt their playoff chances.

PITTSBURGH — Philipp Grubauer made 36 saves and the Washington Capitals celebrated star Alex Ovechkin's 1,000th career regular season game by clinching their third straight division title with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.

PITTSBURGH — There was no dogpile in the dressing room. No champagne celebration. Not even a beer. Nothing. The Washington Capitals have been here before. Many times, actually.

MONTREAL — New Jersey Devils forward Taylor Hall couldn't have picked a better time to score his first career short-handed goal.

MONTREAL — Taylor Hall scored a short-handed goal late in the third period as the visiting New Jersey Devils came from behind to beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Sunday. Nico Hischier also scored for the Devils (42-28-9).

PHILADELPHIA — Wayne Simmonds just had to tap the puck over the blue line but couldn't. Then Andrew MacDonald fanned on a clearance. Patrice Bergeron pounced on the extra chances, tying it for the Boston Bruins with 3.

NASHVILLE — The Buffalo Sabres say Victor Antipin suffered a concussion and a broken nose when he was boarded during Saturday night's game against the Nashville Predators.

PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux had two goals, including with 1:21 left in overtime, to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.

NEW YORK — Forwards Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson were named the NHL's three stars for March on Sunday.