Alex Ovechkin scored the fifth goal in a 7-4 win to get No. 872 and move 23 back of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 that long seemed unapproachable. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down. … [Read more...] about Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt
Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon out 2-3 weeks after getting injured on slew-foot
Spurgeon was injured when he was slew-footed earlier this week by Nashville’s Zachary L’Heureux. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon out 2-3 weeks after getting injured on slew-foot
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs