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Ovechkin scores 886th goal, nine shy of breaking NHL record Ovechkin scores 886th goal, nine shy of breaking NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to seal the Washington Capitals' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, moving nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and helping the East leaders win their fourth in a row.

Blackhawks recall Levshunov, set stage for No. 2 pick's debut Blackhawks recall Levshunov, set stage for No. 2 pick's debut

Artyom Levshunov has been recalled by Chicago, putting the No. 2 overall pick in last year's draft on the brink of his Blackhawks debut.

Utah goalie Connor Ingram reenters player assistance program Utah goalie Connor Ingram reenters player assistance program

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram has reentered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, saying he has not been himself since his mother died of breast cancer in early December.

Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz hit with a puck, sent for testing Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz hit with a puck, sent for testing

Stars forward Roope Hintz was hit with a puck shot by Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique and left the ice with a towel pressed against his face on Saturday, and after his club's 5-4 loss, Dallas coach Peter DeBoer said the veteran was receiving tests.

Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots, wins Panthers debut Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots, wins Panthers debut

Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Florida debut, and the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Saturday night.

New-look Boston Bruins shut out Tampa Bay Lightning New-look Boston Bruins shut out Tampa Bay Lightning

A day after trading away several key contributors to their franchise's sustained success, including 36-year-old captain Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins got off to a good start in their new era with a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday,

Sources: Gap in money led to Bruins trading Brad Marchand to Panthers Sources: Gap in money led to Bruins trading Brad Marchand to Panthers

The Bruins put a three-year deal on the table for Brad Marchand in February, but the sides had different perspectives on money, leading to his trade to the Panthers, sources told ESPN.