National Hockey

WASHINGTON — After three games without a goal, T.J. Oshie decided how he'd celebrate his next score.

TORONTO — Justin Holl walked into Air Canada Centre on his own a couple hours before puck drop Wednesday night, with his minor league equipment bag and a bundle of sticks in his hands.

WASHINGTON — Chandler Stephenson, Andre Burakovsky and T.J. Oshie ended lengthy goal droughts to help the Washington Capitals rally past the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Wednesday night. Stephenson scored twice after going without a goal for 28 games.

TORONTO — Just when things looked to be on the upswing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, their blue line has taken another hit.

MONTREAL — Gary Bettman, who replaced league president Gil Stein under the new title of NHL commissioner on Feb. 1, 1993, is celebrating his 25th anniversary at the head of a league he has seen grow from 24 to 31 teams.

TORONTO — Just a few weeks after enraging fans with his musings about possibly moving his NHL team, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says he has no plans to relocate the club and remains committed to bringing a Stanley Cup to the city.

The Vegas Golden Knights' unpredictable success has put them in an unexpected spot.

NASHVILLE — Mike Fisher insists he never thought of returning to the NHL and that watching players come out of retirement always bugged him. Fisher can add his name to that list.

NEW YORK — New Jersey Devils forward Taylor Hall has been fined $5,000 for a boarding penalty against Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo.

VANCOUVER — Sven Baertschi showed he's not the only member of the Vancouver Canucks able to pick a corner under pressure.