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Ovechkin leads Capitals past Red Wings 3-1

Ovechkin leads Capitals past Red Wings 3-1

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals started slowly and finished fast. Alex Ovechkin led the way again. Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, and the Capitals beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
Ducks rally for 2-1 overtime win against Oilers

Ducks rally for 2-1 overtime win against Oilers

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rickard Rakell and the Anaheim Ducks went from a frustrating loss to a dramatic victory — in a matter of seconds. Rakell scored 14 seconds into overtime after Nick Ritchie tied the game with 16.
Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win

Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jeff Skinner's second effort extended the NHL's longest win streak.
Barzal scores in overtime to lead Islanders over Devils

Barzal scores in overtime to lead Islanders over Devils

NEWARK, N.J. — After giving up 16 goals in the last three games, New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz saw a lot of more things he liked against the New Jersey Devils.
Sens owner Melnyk sues partner in stalled development deal that includes arena

Sens owner Melnyk sues partner in stalled development deal that includes arena

OTTAWA — Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is suing his business partner for $700 million in a development deal that was meant to bring a new NHL arena to Ottawa's downtown. Capital Sports Management Inc.
Couturier, Konecny lead Flyers over Rangers 4-0

Couturier, Konecny lead Flyers over Rangers 4-0

PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers got the type of consistent performance they had been missing of late.
Penguins put goalie Matt Murray on injured reserve

Penguins put goalie Matt Murray on injured reserve

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve Thursday because of a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray had been dealing with the injury "for a couple weeks.
Oilers acquire defenceman Wideman from Senators for sixth-round pick in 2020

Oilers acquire defenceman Wideman from Senators for sixth-round pick in 2020

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Chris Wideman from the Ottawa Senators for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The pick was previously acquired by Edmonton from the St.
Ottawa Senators' plan for downtown arena faces major hurdle

Ottawa Senators' plan for downtown arena faces major hurdle

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators' plan to build a new downtown arena could be in jeopardy.
Avalanche get 3 power-play goals to rout Kings 7-3

Avalanche get 3 power-play goals to rout Kings 7-3

LOS ANGELES — Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche power play have found another gear during the past week.