Alexander Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. However, the New York Islanders still defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday in Elmont, N.Y.
Marc Gatcomb scored twice for the first time in his career, while Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also added goals. Goalie Ilya Sorokin stopped 28 of 29 shots, allowing only Ovechkin’s goal during a second-period power play. The Islanders remain five points behind Montreal for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
Marco Rossi scored on a power play just 58 seconds into overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Dallas Stars. Matthew Boldy had a goal and two assists, while Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves. Dallas, which had won seven straight before dropping two in a row, got goals from Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley.
Cam Talbot made 32 saves as Detroit edged out Florida, handing the Panthers their fifth straight loss. Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored for the Red Wings, who have now won three of their last four and sit six points behind Montreal in the wild-card race.
Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark earned his fourth shutout of the season with 30 saves in a win over Columbus. Nikolas Matinpalo scored his first NHL goal, while Adam Gaudette, David Perron, and Shane Pinto added goals. Columbus has now lost three straight’
Ilya Mikheyev scored twice and Spencer Knight made 28 saves as the Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over Pittsburgh. Rickard Rakell scored the Penguins’ only goal on a power play late in the game. The loss eliminated Pittsburgh from playoff contention.
Tage Thompson recorded a hat trick to lead the Sabres past the Bruins after trailing by two early. Rasmus Dahlin tied the game in the second period before Zucker and Thompson sealed Buffalo’s fourth straight win.
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