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Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record , and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ready to return after six-game injury absence

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ready to return after six-game injury absence

TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return. Matthews confirmed the news at the morning skate ahead of Toronto's home game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.
Flames host the Predators in Western Conference action

Flames host the Predators in Western Conference action

Nashville Predators (12-20-7, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (18-13-7, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -118, Flames -102; over/under is 6.
Avalanche bring win streak into game against the Canadiens

Avalanche bring win streak into game against the Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens (17-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (24-15, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -285, Canadiens +230; over/under is 6.
Blue Jackets host the Blues after van Riemsdyk's 2-goal game

Blue Jackets host the Blues after van Riemsdyk's 2-goal game

St. Louis Blues (19-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (16-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets -124, Blues +105; over/under is 6.
Injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle with consistency

Injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle with consistency

VANCOUVER — A heavy workload isn't fazing Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen. The Finnish netminder logged more than 94 minutes of ice time over two days as his team continues to deal with a rash of injuries.
NHL roundup: Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers edge Penguins 3-2

NHL roundup: Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers edge Penguins 3-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
Draisaitl happy to net winner, but unhappy with his game

Draisaitl happy to net winner, but unhappy with his game

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end.
Stamkos scores milestone goal, Nashville Predators blank Vancouver Canucks 3-0

Stamkos scores milestone goal, Nashville Predators blank Vancouver Canucks 3-0

VANCOUVER — Steven Stamkos scored a milestone goal and the Nashville Predators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday.
Draisaitl scores late as Oilers beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win

Draisaitl scores late as Oilers beat Ducks 3-2 for 2nd straight win

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night for their second straight win.