Hockey

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-2, boosting their slim playoff chances and dealing their division rivals a tough blow in their pursuit.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored 1:36 into overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night to jump over the idle Boston Bruins and into the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

NEW YORK (AP) — Igor Shesterkin made 41 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 for their eighth straight win on Tuesday. Adam Fox, Kaapo Kakko and Vincent Trocheck scored for the Rangers in the matchup of division leaders.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Pelech found himself in an unusual position: on the ice in overtime, with plenty of room to work.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Michael Rasmussen to a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension. The Red Wings, who have not made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, announced the deal Tuesday.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes were built for the future but appeared to be ahead of schedule just a month ago.

NEW YORK — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheldMorgan Rielly's five-game suspension for cross-checking after the NHL Players' Association filed for an appeal.

BUFFALO, N.Y.

Dallas Stars (34-14-8, first in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (36-16-3, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Rangers -142, Stars +120; over/under is 6.

Boston Bruins (33-12-11, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-18-1, third in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10 p.m.