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Broberg and Thomas have 4 points apiece as the Blues beat the Canadiens 6-1 for their 7th in a row

Broberg and Thomas have 4 points apiece as the Blues beat the Canadiens 6-1 for their 7th in a row

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas each had a goal and three assists, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Tuesday night to extend their active NHL-best winning streak to seven games.
How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record?

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

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 889 goals and needs five to tie and six to break the record.
Ovechkin scores career goal No. 889 to inch closer to Gretzky's all-time mark

Ovechkin scores career goal No. 889 to inch closer to Gretzky's all-time mark

WINNIPEG — Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to hockey immortality. The Washington Capitals winger scored for the 889th time his NHL career Tuesday to move within six goals of passing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time mark.

Alex Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is now six goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 889th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game Tuesday night at the Winnipeg Jets.
Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Nylander, Tavares each have 2 goals, 2 assists as Maple Leafs beat Flyers 7-2

TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander and John Tavares each had two goals and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Cirelli scores twice in his 500th career game as the Lightning defeat the Penguins 6-1

Anthony Cirelli scores twice in his 500th career game as the Lightning defeat the Penguins 6-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Thompson scores go-ahead goal, Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 win over Senators

Thompson scores go-ahead goal, Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 win over Senators

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Evangelista scores 2, Saros gets 200th win as Predators beat Hurricanes 3-1

Evangelista scores 2, Saros gets 200th win as Predators beat Hurricanes 3-1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Luke Evangelista scored twice, Juuse Saros stopped 34 shots in his 200th career win, and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

Nylander, Tavares each score twice to power Leafs to 7-2 win over Flyers

TORONTO — William Nylander had two goals and two assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-2 thumping of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.