Hockey

Crosby has 3 goals and an assist as Penguins score 4 in 3rd period to beat Stars 5-3.

DALLAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby had three goals and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Saturday. Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte also scored to help the Penguins get their second win in three games.

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Forsberg stops 40 shots to lead Ottawa Senators past Florida Panthers 3-0

OTTAWA — Anton Forsberg stopped 40 shots to lead the Ottawa Senators past the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. Forsberg recorded his third shutout of the season for Ottawa (41-29-6).

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Timo Meier scores two goals to lead the Devils over the Rangers 4-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Timo Meier scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 4-0 on Saturday in an outcome that clinched the Tampa Bay Lightning their eighth straight playoff berth.

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Timo Meier scores two goals to lead the Devils over the Rangers 4-0

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Timo Meier scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 4-0 on Saturday in an outcome that clinched the Tampa Bay Lightning their eighth straight playoff berth.

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Edmonton Oilers sign goalie Nathaniel Day to a three-year, entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Nathaniel Day to a three-year, entry-level contract Saturday. Edmonton selected the six-foot-four, 205-pound Day in the sixth round, No. 184 overall, in the 2023 NHL draft.

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Wayne Gretzky has been helping Alex Ovechkin long before this record goal chase

WASHINGTON (AP) — A little more than three decades before Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record , the “Great One” had his own chase. Gretzky was in hot pursuit of Gordie Howe's record in the spring of 1994.

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Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are tied at 894 goals. Ovechkin can break the record Sunday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually took a sip as nearby fans chanted, “Ovi! Ovi!” He was soon joined by Wayne Gretzky to put the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history side by side.

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Capitals take on the Islanders following Ovechkin's 2-goal performance

Washington Capitals (49-18-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (33-32-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

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Bruins bring 10-game losing streak into matchup against the Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes (46-25-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (30-37-9, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -207, Bruins +170; over/under is 5.

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How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has tied the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin scored twice on home ice Friday night and needs one more to take sole possession of the record.

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