Hockey

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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Capitals beat Blackhawks 5-3, Ovechkin scores two goals to tie Gretzky

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night. Ovechkin scored No.

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Capitals beat Blackhawks 5-3, Ovechkin scores two goals to tie Gretzky

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night. Ovechkin scored No.

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Dobson has goal and assist as Islanders beat Wild 3-1 to snap 6-game skid

NEW YORK (AP) — Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Friday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

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Ovechkin scores twice to tie Gretzky's NHL goals record at 894 as the Capitals beat the Blackhawks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night. Ovechkin scored No.

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