The NHL is starting to think about life without Gary Bettman.   Though Bettman's retirement isn't...

<p>The NHL is starting to think about life without Gary Bettman. </p><p>Though Bettman's retirement isn't imminent, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6084164/2025/01/23/gary-bettman-retirement-succession/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Michael Russo and Chris Johnston</a> that the Board of Governors' executive committee has formally begun the process of finding a replacement for the longtime NHL commissioner.</p><p>Leipold first mentioned Bettman's departure Wednesday, telling "<a href="https://youtu.be/rW5WwEgQ_Cc">The Sick Podcast</a>" that his lone concern regarding the league is "the fact that Gary's gonna be retiring."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I think there's a lot of us that know how (good) Gary has been as the commissioner in this league," Leipold added. "It's gonna be a sad day when he's not a part of it, but that's a couple years down the road, and we're doing the planning now.</p><p>"We have to make sure we get it right when he leaves."</p><p>Bettman has been at the helm of the NHL for 32 years and is the longest-serving commissioner across all North American professional sports leagues.</p><p>The 72-year-old told The Athletic he's brought up his eventual retirement with the executive committee but hasn't provided a firm timeline.</p><p>"I just wanted to put it on their radar," he said Thursday. "When you don't have the energy and the passion, you have to think about it. The good news is I have the energy and I have the passion. I love what I do, and actually, I enjoy doing what I'm doing probably more than I ever would enjoy retirement."</p>

OTTAWA, Canada - NOVEMBER 19: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a media availability prior to a game between the Ottawa Senators and the Edmonton Oilers at Canadian Tire Centre on November 19, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies exited Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jacket...

<p>Toronto Maple Leafs forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10575" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10575">Matthew Knies</a> exited Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after suffering an upper-body injury.</p><p>He exited after throwing a hit on Jackets forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11218" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11218">Kirill Marchenko</a> in the final minutes of the second period. Knies fell onto the ice and subsequently collided with the linesman.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Matthew Knies left the game late in the second period after throwing this hit. <a href="https://t.co/eryjnIQlZL">pic.twitter.com/eryjnIQlZL</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1882256300622672235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube didn't have a postgame update on Knies' status, adding that the winger would be evaluated Thursday morning, according to <a href="https://x.com/sunhornby/status/1882274431667699937">Postmedia's Lance Hornby</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Knies recorded one shot in 13:41 minutes of ice time before departing.</p><p>He entered the night fourth on the Leafs with 18 goals and fifth with 31 points in 46 games The 22-year-old missed two games earlier this season with an upper-body injury.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 20: Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena on January 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas denied recent rumors that suggested the executive ...

<p>Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas denied recent rumors that suggested the executive is considering cleaning house ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.</p><p>"I think every team in the league knows what we're trying to achieve," he said, per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/dubas-pleased-with-penguins-road-response-thus-far">NHL.com's Michelle Crechiolo</a>. "As our actions have shown from last March on, we're trying to bring in younger NHL players, we're trying to bring in prospects, and we're trying to bring in draft picks, with the goal being to quickly develop those assets into people that can help the core group of the team here win one more time and then set the team up for the long-range future. ... We're not going to stray from that.</p><p>"But to say that it's a fire sale, and we're willing to retain money on very long-term deals - you know, I understand how that stuff starts to get out and take on a life of its own, but it's not accurate. So, we've had lots of conversations. But, are we telling teams that everything must go? No, we're not."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a href="https://rg.org/news/hockey/report-fire-sale-imminent-for-pittsburgh-penguins-big-name-vets-on-the-block">RG Media's Marco D'Amico</a> reported a potential Penguins fire sale Monday, saying a league source informed him that captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1026" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1026">Evgeni Malkin</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3872" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3872">Bryan Rust</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1437" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1437">Philip Tomasino</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12717" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12717">Owen Pickering</a> were the only off-limits players on the roster.</p><p>The source also told him Dubas would be willing to move contracts with term.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3189679" href="https://thescore.com/news/3189679">Reports emerged</a> earlier in January indicating that no Penguins players were safe from a trade aside from those with full no-move clauses, including Crosby, Malkin, Rust, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1023" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1023">Kris Letang</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/864" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/864">Erik Karlsson</a>.</p><p>Though Dubas doesn't sound keen on making wholesale changes, he has made some moves, such as placing struggling goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3109" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3109">Tristan Jarry</a> on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3190747" href="https://thescore.com/news/3190747">waivers</a> last week. He also made two trades in November, sending <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1077" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1077">Lars Eller</a> back to the Washington Capitals for two draft picks before acquiring forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1437" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1437">Philip Tomasino</a> from the Nashville Predators. </p><p>The Penguins (20-21-8) missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons.</p><p>Pittsburgh entered Wednesday's action just four points behind the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators for a wild-card spot, but both teams have two games in hand. </p><p>The Penguins are in the midst of a seven-game road trip and won two of their first three games. They'll play the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET.</p><p> </p>

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 28: Kyle Dubas of the Pittsburgh Penguins attends the 2023 NHL Draft at the Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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A tray of nachos briefly derailed the Washington Capitals' 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers o...

<p>A tray of nachos briefly derailed the Washington Capitals' 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.</p><p>A fan threw nachos onto the ice early in the third period that appeared to distract Capitals goalie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10003" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10003">Logan Thompson</a> right before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/34" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/34">Corey Perry</a> beat him with a one-time blast for Edmonton's second goal of the game.</p><p>Although the snack landed decently far from the Capitals' crease, Thompson animatedly pointed at the nachos after the goal.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Here's a look at Thompson's reaction:</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Perry power 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoOilers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoOilers</a> <a href="https://t.co/YNPDiyyAuR">pic.twitter.com/YNPDiyyAuR</a></p>— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1881917376234701005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Here's a closer look at the nachos:</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Edmonton's Corey Perry just trimmed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllCaps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllCaps</a> lead to 3-2 on a one-timer from the left circle, but he had a little help. <br><br>The help? A plate of nachos on the ice.<br><br>Yes, nachos. <a href="https://t.co/owacG4AaBB">pic.twitter.com/owacG4AaBB</a></p>— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ethan_Cadeaux/status/1881917322606281213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>After the game, Thompson said what most people were probably thinking.</p><p>"I've never seen nachos and cheese on the ice," he told <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/capitals-thompson-ive-never-seen-nachos-and-cheese-on-the-ice/">Sportsnet's Gene Principe</a>. </p><p>However, Thompson conceded that he should've stayed alert despite the on-ice invader.</p><p>"It's a weak goal on my part. I kinda stopped playing," he said. "I was distracted. I've never seen that before, but the goal still counted."</p><p>He added, "I was swearing a bit, saying, 'There's some cheese on the ice.' (The officials) didn't see it, so it's not necessarily their fault. ... I've got to play to the whistle, that one's on me."</p><p>Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery wanted to know if the nachos were still available for a postgame snack. </p><p>"We were saying, 'Did they save them?'" he <a href="https://www.nhl.com/capitals/video/spencer-carbery-postgame-6367481137112">joked</a>. "Maybe we could bring them into the locker room." </p><p>As for the man who scored the goal, Perry said he didn't see the nachos.</p><p>"If they were there before, whatever, I was focused on the play," he <a href="https://x.com/EdmontonOilers/status/1881932770118865244">said</a>.</p><p>The incident didn't put too much of a damper on Thompson's night. He made 30 saves on 32 shots to extend the Capitals' win streak to five games.</p><p>Thompson has picked up at least one point in each of his last 11 outings and owns a .925 save percentage and 22-2-3 record on the campaign.</p>

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 21 Washington Capitals Goalie Logan Thompson (48) lets in a goal in the third period of the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Washington Capitals on January 21, 2025 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.

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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin got a little hot under the collar during his team's 5...

<p>New York Rangers goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8558">Igor Shesterkin</a> got a little hot under the collar during his team's 5-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. </p><p>Senators captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7845" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7845">Brady Tkachuk</a> bumped into Shesterkin in the crease early in the third period, and the goaltender remained down as players from both teams mixed it up behind his net.</p><p>But the 2022 Vezina Trophy winner suddenly rose to his feet and went after Tkachuk. Shesterkin was knocked down, but he got up to get another piece of the physical forward.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">IGOR SHESTERKIN GETS IN THE MIX WITH BRADY TKACHUK 😳 <a href="https://t.co/30s5fZu8Vv">pic.twitter.com/30s5fZu8Vv</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1881896068180512894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Rangers enforcer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9310" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9310">Matt Rempe</a> continued the scrap with Tkachuk as Shesterkin was pulled away from the scuffle.</p><p>Though Shesterkin isn't the player the Rangers would typically like to see in a physical altercation, Rempe liked what he saw.</p><p>“I was a little nervous because I don't want anything to happen to him, but I love it, just because he's a competitor," Rempe <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-84023634-374574024/matt-rempe-1-21-25?in=user-84023634-374574024/sets/2aa3b61c-7118-41da-a827-8e1f39477134&amp;si=11b9aa6b4ff94ce291c473b1da6c1c95&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">said</a>. "I just want to make sure I get in there and nothing happens. But it was awesome. Igor's the man."</p><p>Shesterkin got a penalty for leaving his crease, while Rempe and Tkachuk were both dinged for roughing. Tkachuk got an additional penalty for goaltender interference.</p><p>"I just got couple punches from Tkachuk," Shesterkin <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-84023634-374574024/shesterkin-315747633?in=user-84023634-374574024/sets/2aa3b61c-7118-41da-a827-8e1f39477134&amp;si=331f45b62d5a497692e5d4313a97f9c2&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">said</a> of the fiery moment. "To be honest, this was (from his) hit on me. (I didn't) really enjoy that, because I was between the pipe and him. ... I just tried to hold him, but he wanted to fight. It's tough for me because I cannot drop my gloves. If I do that, I will go to the locker room."</p><p>Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette, meanwhile, was succinct in describing the tussle. </p><p>"That's hockey, man," he <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-84023634-374574024/laviolette-485974275?in=user-84023634-374574024/sets/2aa3b61c-7118-41da-a827-8e1f39477134&amp;si=2bfeb5958b834294973d28046a0c7622&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">said</a>. "There's always stuff that goes on around the crease. Goalies don't usually get into it, but obviously he was offended."</p><p>Shesterkin made 20 saves for his second straight shutout and third of the season. He's been excellent since his return from a four-game injury absence, going 5-0-1 with a .943 save percentage and 1.45 goals against average over that span. </p><p>The Rangers have picked up a point in nine consecutive games. They'll look to keep the streak alive Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. </p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers challenges Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators after a collision near the net at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2025 in New York City.

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Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Florida Panthers a...

<p>Anaheim Ducks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9757" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9757">Trevor Zegras</a> returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Florida Panthers after missing the last 22 games with a torn meniscus.</p><p>Zegras suffered the injury on an awkward fall during the Ducks' 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Dec. 4. He underwent surgery on his right knee one week later.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trevor Zegras is assisted to the locker room after an awkward fall. <a href="https://t.co/BXrgrECtoE">pic.twitter.com/BXrgrECtoE</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1864522781833966045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Zegras was given a six-week recovery timeline after the procedure, meaning his return Tuesday was on schedule.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Ducks went 8-11-3 in his absence. </p><p>Zegras mustered four goals and 10 points in 24 games prior to getting hurt.</p><p>He enjoyed back-to-back 60-point seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23, but injuries have marred his past two campaigns. Zegras was limited to 31 games last season because of a groin injury and a broken ankle.</p><p>The 23-year-old was a finalist for the Calder Trophy in 2022. Zegras has amassed 59 goals and 164 points in 235 career games since being drafted by the Ducks with the ninth overall pick in 2019.</p>

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 1: Trevor Zegras #11 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the first period of a game against the Ottawa Senators at Honda Center on December 1, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Canada revealed the 25-player roster it will be taking into the final leg of the Rivalry Series a...

<p>Canada revealed the 25-player roster it will be taking into the final leg of the Rivalry Series against the United States.</p><p>The Canadians made a few changes to the lineup that won two of the first three contests of the five-game series in November. The U.S. took the first meeting with a commanding 7-2 win, but Canada rallied to a 5-4 shootout victory in the next matchup, followed by a 4-1 triumph.</p><p>The Rivalry Series was shortened to seven games to accommodate the PWHL's schedule.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The last two games are scheduled for Feb. 6 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Feb. 8 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.</p><h3>Forwards</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/609111/cropped_GettyImages-1251861434.jpg?ts=1704064808" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/609111/w220xh124_GettyImages-1251861434.jpg?ts=1704064808 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/609111/w320xh180_GettyImages-1251861434.jpg?ts=1704064808 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/609111/w640xh360_GettyImages-1251861434.jpg?ts=1704064808 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/609111/w768xh432_GettyImages-1251861434.jpg?ts=1704064808 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/609111/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1251861434.jpg?ts=1704064808 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Dennis Pajot / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Emily Clark</td>
<td>Ottawa</td>
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<td>Sarah Fillier</td>
<td>New York</td>
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<td>Jennifer Gardiner</td>
<td>Montreal</td>
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<td>Julia Gosling</td>
<td>Toronto</td>
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<td>Brianne Jenner</td>
<td>Ottawa</td>
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<td>Emma Maltais</td>
<td>Toronto</td>
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<td>Sarah Nurse</td>
<td>Toronto</td>
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<td>Kristin O’Neill</td>
<td>Montreal</td>
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<td>Montreal</td>
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<td>Jamie Lee Rattray</td>
<td>Boston</td>
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<td>Danielle Serdachny</td>
<td>Ottawa</td>
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<td>Montreal</td>
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<td>Toronto</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Only one change was made up front, with Boston's Sophie Shirley coming out in favor of Gardiner, who boasts two goals and six points in 11 PWHL games this season after being drafted by the Victoire in the second round this past summer.</p><p>Still missing from the mix is superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhw/players/11638" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhw/players/11638">Natalie Spooner</a>, who has yet to make her PWHL season debut as she continues to recover from the torn ACL she suffered in the Walter Cup Playoffs. </p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wolymhw/players/11626" href="https://thescore.com/wolymhw/players/11626">Stacey</a>, meanwhile, currently paces the Rivalry Series with four points (two goals, two assists) through the first three games. Fillier is tied for the PWHL lead with five goals and 11 points through her first 10 games as a pro. </p><h3>Defenders</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766588/cropped_GettyImages-2194575593.jpg?ts=1737501659" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766588/w220xh124_GettyImages-2194575593.jpg?ts=1737501659 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766588/w320xh180_GettyImages-2194575593.jpg?ts=1737501659 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766588/w640xh360_GettyImages-2194575593.jpg?ts=1737501659 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766588/w768xh432_GettyImages-2194575593.jpg?ts=1737501659 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766588/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2194575593.jpg?ts=1737501659 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Erin Ambrose</td>
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<td>Ottawa</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The most notable name missing from Canada's blue line is 18-year-old phenom Chloe Primerano, but her absence was expected given that collegiate players don't typically compete in the February games, per <a href="https://x.com/Kyle_Cush/status/1881800147111424403">theScore's Kyle Cushman</a>.</p><p>While Primerano didn't register a point in her first three games of the Rivalry Series, she torched the under-18 women's world championship in January with four goals and six assists in six games while helping Canada win gold.</p><p>Entering the Rivalry Series fold this time is Sirens captain Zandee-Hart and Minnesota's Jaques, while New York rearguard Jaime Bourbonnais was left off the roster.</p><p>Thompson currently leads all PWHL defenders with 11 points in 12 outings. </p><h3>Goaltenders</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766592/cropped_GettyImages-2194289248.jpg?ts=1737502143" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766592/w220xh124_GettyImages-2194289248.jpg?ts=1737502143 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766592/w320xh180_GettyImages-2194289248.jpg?ts=1737502143 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766592/w640xh360_GettyImages-2194289248.jpg?ts=1737502143 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766592/w768xh432_GettyImages-2194289248.jpg?ts=1737502143 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766592/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2194289248.jpg?ts=1737502143 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Rich Graessle / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>Ann-Renee Desbiens</td>
<td>Montreal</td>
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<td>Emerance Maschmeyer</td>
<td>Ottawa</td>
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<td>Corinne Schroeder</td>
<td>New York</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Between the pipes, Schroeder is coming in for Toronto's Kristen Campbell.</p><p>Schroeder currently paces the PWHL with a 1.86 goals against average, while her .934 save percentage is tied with Maschmeyer for the league lead. The Sirens netminder has also racked up six wins, matching Desbiens for most victories through the early months of the season.</p><p>Campbell, meanwhile, owns an .891 clip, 2.85 goals against average, and 2-4-1 record to start the campaign.</p>

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: ead coach Troy Ryan of Canada talks to his team during a break in play against the United States in the third period during the Rivalry Series at Tech CU Arena on November 06, 2024 in San Jose, California.

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<p>Edmonton Oilers superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> won't appeal his three-game ban for cross-checking, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/reporterchris/status/1881745875451732238">TSN's Chris Johnston</a>.</p><p>McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> were each suspended for three contests Monday for their cross-checks during Saturday's contest.</p><p>Both incidents occurred in the final seconds of Edmonton's 3-2 loss. McDavid first caught Canucks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4659" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4659">Conor Garland</a> up high, and Myers hit Oilers rearguard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7827" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7827">Evan Bouchard</a> off the ensuing scrum.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>McDavid and Myers were handed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3194477" href="https://thescore.com/news/3194477">match penalties</a>, which are automatically reviewed by the league.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games for cross-checking Conor Garland. <a href="https://t.co/eDLhaCouCD">pic.twitter.com/eDLhaCouCD</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1881488156022944059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>McDavid and Garland got tangled up with Edmonton pushing to tie the game. Garland avoided a penalty for pinning McDavid, and the Oilers captain responded with a cross-check.</p><p>The league <a href="https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/player-safety/mcdavid-suspended-three-games-6367414481112">found</a> that McDavid retaliated "aggressively and intentionally, escalating the altercation by raising his stick significantly and creating this contact ... with sufficient force to merit supplemental discipline." </p><p>As for Myers, the NHL Department of Player Safety <a href="https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/player-safety/myers-suspended-three-games-6367415236112">asserted</a> that the blue-liner delivered an "intentional cross-check" to Bouchard's head that warranted a ban.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Myers has been suspended for three games for cross-checking Evan Bouchard. <a href="https://t.co/kmta8VEVpO">pic.twitter.com/kmta8VEVpO</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1881487906931720404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Myers said he didn't mean to hit Bouchard up high. </p><p>"I'm not ignorant of how it looked in real time," he said, per <a href="https://x.com/benkuzma/status/1881489897451843672">Postmedia's Ben Kuzma</a>. "If you slow (the video) down, I start lower and as he brought his hands up, it kind of redirected my stick up. </p><p>"I never intended to hit him in the face and I've never cross-checked anybody in the face in my whole career."</p><p>The league acknowledged Myers' assertion but argued that "players are responsible for their stick at all times."</p><p>This is the second suspension of McDavid's 688-game NHL career. He was previously banned for two games in 2019 for an illegal check to the head. </p><p>Myers, meanwhile, has now been suspended three times during his 1,040-game career. He got three games for boarding in 2012 and another three for a hit to the head in 2014.</p><p>McDavid is eligible to return next Monday against the Seattle Kraken, while Myers can re-enter the lineup the same day versus the St. Louis Blues. </p><p>Both will be serving the second game of their suspensions when the Oilers and Canucks meet again on Thursday. </p>

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 18: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers checks Conor Garland #8 of the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on January 18, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 3-2.

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<p>Utah Hockey Club head coach Andre Tourigny was in awe of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5592" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5592">Clayton Keller</a> after the captain's eventful night against the Winnipeg Jets.</p><p>"That's a hockey player, eh?" the bench boss <a href="https://x.com/UtahHC_PR/status/1881586698515304702">said</a> with a smile after Utah's 5-2 victory.</p><p>Keller took teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10909" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10909">Michael Kesselring</a>'s deflected shot to the face in the second period and headed down the tunnel. He got some stitches and returned before the end of the frame.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Despite his swollen eye and bloodied brow, he assisted on the first goal of the game - a slapper from defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3103" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3103">Olli Maatta</a>.</p><p>"Just coming back without hesitation, without a doubt in his head - that was great," Tourigny said.</p><p>Utah forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10715" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10715">Josh Doan</a> was similarly impressed by Keller. </p><p>"It does a lot for the bench, knowing that he's willing to do that, come back and go right back to the netfront the next shift and get rewarded. ... For him to bounce back like that was huge for us and our momentum," he <a href="https://x.com/UtahHC_PR/status/1881586615145136295">said</a>. "Obviously, you heard the crowd's reaction, it meant a lot to them, too."</p><p>Keller also capped off the game with an empty-netter after the Jets got back into the matchup with two third-period goals of their own. </p><p>"I'm feeling great," Keller <a href="https://x.com/UtahHC_PR/status/1881586662272381046">said</a>. "I got lucky, it didn't catch my eye. When it happened, it happened so fast that you don't really feel much, but I tried to look through my eye and I knew I could. I wasn't really too worried after that."</p><p>He added: "I was kinda sitting there for, like, 20 minutes just laying down on my back. I came back out, I just tried to get my legs into it, just be simple the first couple shifts. I think the guys helped me as well."</p><p>Keller estimates that he got around 12 stitches. </p><p>"I can see right now," he said. "I don't know about tomorrow. But just kind of feels like something's pushing, but I'm good."</p><p>Keller and Co. don't play again until Thursday against the Minnesota Wild.</p><p>Utah is currently four points behind the Calgary Flames for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a 20-19-7 record. </p><p> </p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 20: Clayton Keller #9 of the Utah Hockey Club prepares for a face off in the second period against the Winnipeg Jets on January 20, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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<p>Jets head coach Scott Arniel let his team have it after Winnipeg fell 5-2 to the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. </p><p>"That was embarrassing," he <a href="https://x.com/NHLJets/status/1881571189610422769">said</a>. "That was, of all the games this year, that was the most embarrassing game for me, for our players. I take full credit, I gotta be the one that has to hold these guys accountable and make sure we're better. That was embarrassing. We were, from top to bottom, we did a horseshit job."</p><p>The contest was knotted in a scoreless deadlock until the final minutes of the second period when Utah opened the floodgates with goals from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3103" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3103">Olli Maatta</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The club kept its foot on the gas with a pair of tallies before the midway mark of the final frame. Though <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1826" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1826">Nino Niederreiter</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2549" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2549">Dylan DeMelo</a> got the Jets on the board, Utah captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5592" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5592">Clayton Keller</a> iced the contest with an empty-netter.</p><p>The Jets mustered just six shots in the middle stanza and eight in the last 20 minutes. They also weren't credited with a single high-danger chance in the third period, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/game.php?season=20242025&amp;game=20747&amp;view=limited">Natural Stat Trick</a>. </p><p>"We didn't win a whole lot of battles," Arniel said. "(Utah) got in on the forecheck, created turnovers. Even though it was 0-0 for a long stretch there, we still didn't get enough out of opportunities and didn't do enough to win a hockey game."</p><p>The loss stung the Jets in more ways than one - captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2147" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2147">Adam Lowry</a> didn't play the last two periods. It's unclear what happened to him, but he did crash awkwardly into the boards in the first.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here was the play from the 1st period where Jets captain Adam Lowry slid into the boards. <br><br>He did play after this happened. <br><br>No word if this is what caused him to miss the middle frame. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLJets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLJets</a> <a href="https://t.co/BEXtqFIr6E">pic.twitter.com/BEXtqFIr6E</a></p>— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICdave/status/1881558891835871559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Arniel had no update on Lowry's status postgame.</p><p>Winnipeg was also without <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6466" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6466">Gabriel Vilardi</a> for much of the second period after he was shaken up by a hit. However, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3995" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3995">Nikolaj Ehlers</a> wasn't interested in using the absences as an excuse. </p><p>"Don't take anything away from (Utah) - they're a really good team," the forward said. "They dominated us today, it's as simple as that. We're not winning the Stanley Cup with the way that we're playing today." </p><p>He added: "That is not Winnipeg Jets hockey, it's not the first time this year we've played this way. When you don't play the right way in this league ... you're not winning that game. You're letting our goalies down. We have the team in here to do something great. When we play the right way, we are dominant."</p><p>The Jets have lost their last two games in regulation and will face the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.</p>

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 20: Head Coach Scott Arniel of the Winnipeg Jets talks to his team on the bench during the second period against the Utah Hockey Club on January 20, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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<p>Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy wants more from goalies <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4649" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4649">Adin Hill</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7675" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7675">Ilya Samsonov</a> as Vegas' winless streak hit four games Monday against the St. Louis Blues. </p><p>"We need better play out of the goaltending position right now," Cassidy <a href="https://youtu.be/omtv1gyW1Bw">said</a> after his team's 5-4 shootout loss. "We can't expect to give up four and win - well, we're not. We're not winning, right? ... We need to outplay their guy a little more often here, and hopefully that changes."</p><p>The bench boss added, "I'm not blaming, but you need big saves to pick you up. It's a game of mistakes. We're not gonna be clean every night, and that's where you need to be bailed out sometimes. ... That hasn't happened as much as it did two weeks ago. We'll get that corrected, and then, I think when things start to go better, everyone relaxes a little more, too, and then you don't need that save. They kind of go hand-in-hand when you're not winning."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Golden Knights have lost six of their previous seven games. Their netminders have surrendered at least four goals in three of their last four defeats:</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Opponent</th>
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<th>Result</th>
<th>SA</th>
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<td>Islanders (Jan. 9)</td>
<td>Hill</td>
<td>4-0</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>.850</td>
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<td>Rangers (Jan. 11)</td>
<td>Samsonov</td>
<td>2-1</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3.33</td>
<td>.923</td>
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<td>Predators (Jan. 14)</td>
<td>Samsonov</td>
<td>5-3</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>.818</td>
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<td>Hurricanes (Jan. 17)</td>
<td>Hill</td>
<td>3-2</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2.88</td>
<td>.893</td>
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<td>Blackhawks (Jan. 18)</td>
<td>Samsonov</td>
<td>5-3</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>.783</td>
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<td>Blues (Jan. 20)</td>
<td>Hill</td>
<td>5-4 (SO)</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1.91</td>
<td>.857</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>Vegas entered the third period against St. Louis down 4-2, but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4558" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4558">Jack Eichel</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11091" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11091">Pavel Dorofeyev</a> both scored with the goalie pulled to force overtime. However, Eichel missed a wide-open net in the extra frame, and St. Louis captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/589" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/589">Brayden Schenn</a> ended up scoring the shootout winner.</p><p>Cassidy acknowledged that the missed chances were also a driving force behind the Golden Knights' latest loss.</p><p>"There's a lot of different areas of our game that are self-inflicted, " he said. "I thought tonight we left some plays on the table that were there. I don't know if we're going through it a little bit here or if it just wasn't cooperating. There were a lot of plays, including overtime. Jack, right? These are plays we're gonna make. I know we're going to make them."</p><p>Vegas still occupies the first spot in the Pacific Division with a 29-14-4 record, but the Edmonton Oilers are just one point back with one game in hand.</p><p>"Nobody's panicking, I'll say that," Cassidy said. "We're not in the room tearing the walls down. ... This is a month we've got to push through."</p><p>He continued, "Every team goes through it, we just can't go through it much longer. I think we're all kinda like, 'Let's go.'" </p><p>Vegas faces the Blues again Thursday in St. Louis.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 02: Ilya Samsonov #35 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with Adin Hill #33 after a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers at T-Mobile Arena on January 02, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p>Montreal Canadiens goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9298" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9298">Jakub Dobes</a> definitely noticed the fans during his first-ever start at the Bell Centre on Sunday night. </p><p>"I might play on the road because these guys are nuts," he <a href="https://x.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1881176229648466042">joked</a> after the Habs' 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. "The best crowd I ever had. I said it before, it gives me goosebumps. ... I didn't want to look around because I knew, but I'm really happy to be part of this. This is the best place to play."</p><p>Dobes received a rousing cheer after making two game-saving stops in the extra frame. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">JAKUB DOBES MASTERCLASS 😤<br><br>He makes not one, but TWO, HUGE stops in overtime to help secure the win! <a href="https://t.co/5O5MDoVqLl">pic.twitter.com/5O5MDoVqLl</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1881180084930744590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Though it was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5587" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5587">Patrik Laine</a> who scored the dagger in overtime, captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6457" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6457">Nick Suzuki</a> credited Dobes for keeping the Habs in it. </p><p>"He's the reason we won there in overtime," the forward said. "Big saves. We got kinda caught out there and he bailed us out. ... He's got a lot of confidence and he was itching to play at the Bell Centre. He had his big moment." </p><p>Dobes made 23 saves on 27 shots, but the rookie refused to take full credit for the win.</p><p>"I made two good saves in OT, but you guys gotta give it to the guys," he said. "I can take some credit, but these guys played unbelievable. ... Everyone has eyes, like, it wasn't the best game. The guys battled, they obviously came back, and I'm really proud of the team."</p><p>The Canadiens never held the lead until the very end of the back-and-forth contest, and Dobes admitted it was a learning experience.</p><p>"When the guys score, you cannot give up a goal right away, so that's something that I need to think of," he said. "I need to make sure that the momentum is on our side as long as possible."</p><p>Dobes is the 13th goalie to start his NHL career 5-0-0 and the fourth to do it in a Canadiens jersey, according to team reporter <a href="https://x.com/HabsInHighHeels/status/1881175822738088036">Priyanta Emrith</a>.</p><p>The 23-year-old owns a sterling .940 save percentage and 1.55 goals against average so far this season. His other victories came against the Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, and Dallas Stars, which were all on the road. </p><p>Dobes revealed that his father - who he hadn't seen for around a year and a half - was in attendance for Sunday's clash.</p><p>"He's a big impact on my hockey career, so I just wanted to do good," he said with a smile. "Not everything was going my way today. It was a battle, definitely. My mind was definitely racing a little bit. But we got it done so we are going to celebrate with my dad."</p>

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 19: Juraj Slafkovsky (20) of the Montreal Canadiens hugs teammate Jakub Dobes (75) after winning the NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens on Jan 19 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

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<p>New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe challenged his star players after the team's losing streak hit four games with Sunday's 2-1 setback against the Ottawa Senators.</p><p>"Our best players have to be better," he <a href="https://www.nhl.com/devils/video/topic/raw-interviews/keefe-post-raw-1-19-25-6367360608112">said</a> when asked how his team can fight its way out of it. "It's that simple. End of statement." </p><p>Captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6426" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6426">Nico Hischier</a> has scored three goals over the skid, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a> has bagged one tally and two helpers. However, the two players were held without a point in New Jersey's last two losses, which both came in regulation. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6404" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6404">Jesper Bratt</a>, meanwhile, has logged just one assist.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sunday's defeat was particularly irksome, as the Devils outshot the Senators 16-2 in the first period but had nothing to show for it. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10571" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10571">Zack Ostapchuk</a> opened the scoring for Ottawa in the second stanza, and though <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1364" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1364">Tomas Tatar</a> got New Jersey on the board, defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9911" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9911">Artem Zub</a> bagged the eventual game-winner early in the final frame. The Devils mustered just three shots in the last 20 minutes.</p><p>"I think we ran out of gas, there's no question on that," Keefe said.</p><p>He added, "We let a team hang around on a back-to-back on the road. Especially the way things are going for us, things start to pile up."</p><p>The bench boss noted he doesn't blame the Devils' defensive structure for their current predicament. All four of his team's recent losses were decided by two goals or less.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Opponent</th>
<th>Result</th>
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<td>Florida Panthers (Jan. 14)</td>
<td>2-1 (SO)</td>
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<td>Toronto Maple Leafs (Jan. 16)</td>
<td>4-3 (OT)</td>
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<td>Philadelphia Flyers (Jan. 18)</td>
<td>3-1</td>
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<td>Ottawa Senators (Jan. 19)</td>
<td>2-1</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>"Our structure has been fine, which is why we're hanging around in these games and not getting blown out. ... We've got to execute better," Keefe said. "I mean, we're in alone two, three times in the first period (against Ottawa with) some of our best people ... those got to go in the net with where we're at.</p><p>"We gotta convert, and when you don't, it's gonna be a tough game. It was a tough game here again today." </p><p>The Devils still occupy the second spot in the Metropolitan with a 26-17-6 record, but the Carolina Hurricanes are just one point behind with three games in hand. New Jersey is also a distant nine points back of the Washington Capitals for first place in the division, and the latter has played three fewer contests.</p><p>New Jersey has scored three or fewer goals in its last 11 games and is 2-6-3 over that span.</p><p>"We have elite players," Keefe said. "Once they get clicking again, we'll be rolling. ... Once these pucks start falling and guys can loosen up on their sticks a little bit and make some more plays, things will come together."</p><p>New Jersey will take on the Boston Bruins on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. </p>

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 1: New Jersey Devils Sheldon Keefe looks on from the bench during the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on January 1, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers will have hea...

<p>Edmonton Oilers captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> and Vancouver Canucks defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/152" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/152">Tyler Myers</a> will have hearings for cross-checking incidents that earned match penalties at the end of Saturday night's contest, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.</p><p>The hearings are set for Monday afternoon. Edmonton and Vancouver resume their schedules Tuesday.</p><p>Match penalties are automatically reviewed by the league.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>McDavid and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4659" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4659">Conor Garland</a> got tied up in the dying seconds of the contest with the Oilers pushing to tie the game. The Canucks forward avoided a penalty for pinning down McDavid, and the superstar retaliated by cross-checking Garland up high. Myers caught <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7827" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7827">Evan Bouchard</a> in the ensuing scrum.</p><p>Edmonton went on to lose 3-2. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">EDM VAN G46. January 18, 2025. Conor Garland pins Connor McDavid, McDavid retaliates with cross check replay. 🎥 Sportsnet <a href="https://t.co/OVUVfHEVU3">pic.twitter.com/OVUVfHEVU3</a></p>— Nation Network Media (@NationNMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1880852295933693986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">EDM VAN G46. January 18, 2025. Tyler Myers cross checks Evan Bouchard. 🎥 Sportsnet <a href="https://t.co/5M2CtGc7e6">pic.twitter.com/5M2CtGc7e6</a></p>— Nation Network Media (@NationNMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1880853407977844784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Garland and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch chalked McDavid's hit up to frustration.</p><p>"He's a passionate guy, he's a good dude," Garland said postgame of McDavid, according to <a href="https://x.com/noahstrang_/status/1880869512876298572">Noah Strang of Offside</a>. "Everybody has the fire in their belly trying to win a hockey game, so that's stuff that happens."</p><p>"There's a rivalry. Connor gets frustrated," Knoblauch said, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/game-recap-canucks-3-oilers-2-01-18-25">Jamie Umbach of NHL.com</a>. "He gets his stick up, and he's frustrated because we're down one goal and the best player in the league is getting held for 15 seconds. There's frustration that that's allowed to happen, and his stick got up."</p><p>According to Rule 21 of the <a href="https://media.nhl.com/site/asset/public/ext/2024-25/2024-25Rules.pdf">NHL's handbook</a>, "A match penalty shall be imposed on any player who deliberately attempts to injure or who deliberately injures an opponent in any manner." The player will also be held out of further competition until the league makes its ruling. </p><p>McDavid also got into some <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3191288" href="https://thescore.com/news/3191288">hot water</a> Wednesday after he caught Minnesota Wild forward <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1646">Marcus Johansson</a> up high with his elbow, though the superstar avoided supplemental discipline on the play.</p><p>The 28-year-old McDavid was suspended for two games in 2019 for an illegal check to the head of <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1502">Nick Leddy</a>. Myers, meanwhile, has two career suspensions: He got three games for boarding in 2012 and another three for a hit to the head in 2014.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 18: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers is checked by Conor Garland #8 of the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on January 18, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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<p>The Predators' 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night was a fiery affair with three fights in the game's opening seven minutes, and Nashville head coach Andrew Brunette hopes it's a performance his team can build off of. </p><p>"You're extremely proud of them (for) coming together," Brunette said postgame, per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/forsberg-helps-preds-to-emotional-win-over-wild-2025-01-18">NHL.com's Brooks Bratten</a>. "To me, hopefully this is a little bit of a defining moment that kind of kick-starts us here. We've been playing better the last six weeks, and something like that actually makes your group even tighter."</p><p>First up, Predators rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10679" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10679">Zachary L'Heureux</a> dropped the gloves with Wild forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4568" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4568">Yakov Trenin</a>, which was immediately followed by a bout between <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1200" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1200">Luke Schenn</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1489" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1489">Marcus Foligno</a> in the first two minutes. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5522" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5522">Mark Jankowski</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3289" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3289">Ryan Hartman</a> got into a scrap soon after, and the former was ruled out for the remainder of the matchup with an upper-body injury.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>It should come as no surprise that the contest was an emotional one. L'Heureux was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3175778" href="https://thescore.com/news/3175778">suspended three games</a> for slew-footing Wild captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1873" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1873">Jared Spurgeon</a> during the Central Division rivals' last meeting on New Year's Eve. </p><p>Foligno <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3190882" href="https://thescore.com/news/3190882">said</a> that he was sure L'Heureux would "have to answer to someone" for the play that injured Spurgeon. Predators forward <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3067">Michael McCarron</a> <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3193928" href="https://thescore.com/news/3193928">responded</a> to Foligno before Saturday's game, saying "They can say everything they want, we have guys in here that'll protect our team."</p><p>The Wild opened the scoring between the bouts, but the Predators erupted to a 4-1 lead before the end of the second frame, ultimately putting the game out of reach.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2919" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2919">Filip Forsberg</a> was key to Nashville's effort with a pair of goals and two assists.</p><p>"Fil just decided nobody was going to take the puck off him tonight," Brunette said. "And when he does that, and he gets on these kinds of rolls ... it's fun to watch, and I'm sure for the crowd and for his teammates. </p><p>"It was really good. He kind of grabbed everybody on his back. ... It's his way of sticking up for his teammate."</p><p>Nashville has now won three in a row and five of its last seven games. </p><p>It's going to be difficult for the Preds to overcome their abysmal first half of the season, which featured an eight-game losing streak. They're still 12 points back from the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a 16-22-7 record.</p><p>Next up for Nashville is a tilt with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. </p>

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 18: Colton Sissons #10 celebrates his goal with Luke Schenn #2, Zachary L'Heureux #68 and Adam Wilsby #83 against the Minnesota Wild during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on January 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The Winnipeg Jets aren't sure why they struggle so much when backup goaltender Eric Comrie is in ...

<p>The Winnipeg Jets aren't sure why they struggle so much when backup goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/450" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/450">Eric Comrie</a> is in net, but they're desperate to turn things around for their teammate. </p><p>"I feel for the guy," captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2147" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2147">Adam Lowry</a> said Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/CBrooksie84/status/1880817973663010933">The Hockey News' Carter Brooks</a>. "He's played amazing all year, he's great in the locker room, works so hard day-in, day-out, he's the first guy on the ice, last guy off. ... He's battling his heart out for us. We are not getting the results for him that he deserves." </p><p>Comrie has lost his last eight starts, including Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old owns a .900 save percentage and 2.94 goals against average over that span.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He allowed two goals on 21 shots against Calgary, marking his fourth straight appearance with a save percentage above .900. </p><p>Winnipeg has mustered just 12 tallies in Comrie's eight losses, five of which were one-goal showings. It's an odd trend for the Jets, who rank third among all teams in goals per game (3.51). </p><p>"I have no idea why we can't score when he's in the net," head coach Scott Arniel said, per <a href="https://x.com/WPGMurat/status/1880816804882522467">The Athletic's Murat Ates</a>. "We're the highest-scoring team in the league and it just seems like we can't get him any run support. He gives us a chance every night."</p><p>Comrie's last win came on Nov. 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, when Winnipeg gave him tons of support in the form of six goals.</p><p>Arniel added that Comrie, who is "extremely popular" in the Jets' room, has taken this drought to heart. </p><p>"He's taking it hard on himself," the bench boss said, per Brooks. "And he shouldn't because he's given us a chance every time he goes in there. Guys are great with him. ... They really are and they know that they've got to get him some run support.</p><p>"Hopefully we have one of those ones where we break out big time, where we can get him that win by us supporting him with some goals."</p><p>Sniper <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5545" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5545">Kyle Connor</a> made it clear that the Jets believe in Comrie's ability even if the results aren't coming. </p><p>"He's played amazing the whole year," he said. "It's definitely unfortunate, but we don't look at that. We see the work he does and the goaltender that he is. We're not worried at all." </p><p>Next up for Winnipeg is a clash against Utah Hockey Club on Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET. </p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - JANUARY 18: Goaltender Eric Comrie #1 of the Winnipeg Jets looks on from the crease prior to puck drop against the Calgary Flames at the Canada Life Centre on January 18, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar found himself in awe of Cale Makar after the star defenseman en...

<p>Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar found himself in awe of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8539" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8539">Cale Makar</a> after the star defenseman enjoyed another prolific game during Colorado's 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. </p><p>"I'm a little biased, but you're watching one of the best defensemen that's ever played the game," the bench boss <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T040H3p0jgw">said</a> after Makar helped secure the win with a two-goal outing. "There's no question. </p><p>"The league has a handful of guys that are super dynamic right now. I think that that's a trend that we're gonna see moving forward, but in my opinion, he's the best of the best."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Makar's first goal of the contest was the 100th of his career, making him the quickest active rearguard to hit the mark and sixth fastest all time at his position, according to <a href="https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-18">NHL PR</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>GP to 100 goals</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>George Boucher</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>1926</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Bobby Orr</td>
<td>299</td>
<td>1971</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Paul Coffey</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>1984</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Ray Bourque</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>1984</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Denis Potvin</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>1977</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Cale Makar</td>
<td>362</td>
<td>2025</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The four-time Norris Trophy finalist was stung after blocking a shot soon after his second-period goal. Makar struggled to get to his feet but still attempted to rejoin the play.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cale Makar took a shot off the inside of his left ankle and needed assistance getting to the locker room 🤕 <a href="https://t.co/jPj25r20iM">pic.twitter.com/jPj25r20iM</a></p>— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1880746833041117467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Makar needed help down the tunnel but returned to the ice at the start of the third period.</p><p>"He's tough," Bednar said. "Unfortunate he gets hit and kind of finishes that shift, and it turned into a little bit of a debacle. He's certainly sore, but he's able to come back and continue to play, which is big. He kinda kept playing his game, grinding through it. Hopefully, he's not too sore tomorrow."</p><p>Though he was seen standing on the bench in discomfort at several points in the final 20 minutes, Makar scored the game's final goal after the Stars built some momentum with two tallies from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6608" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6608">Jason Robertson</a> in a 39-second span.</p><p>Makar ranks third on the Avalanche with 37 assists and 52 points in 47 outings. </p><p>Colorado sits in fourth place in the Central Division with a 28-18-1 record.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 16: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche plays the Edmonton Oilers in the first period at Ball Arena on January 16, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>Panthers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3945" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3945">Sam Reinhart</a> was ejected after catching Anaheim Ducks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9752" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9752">Isac Lundestrom</a> with a knee-on-knee hit in the first period of Florida's 3-0 victory Saturday.</p><p>Reinhart received a five-minute major and game misconduct, while Lundestrom needed help off the ice and didn't return to the contest.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Isac Lundestrom is heading to the locker room after this hit from Sam Reinhart. <a href="https://t.co/cIdxsZKs7e">pic.twitter.com/cIdxsZKs7e</a></p>— Victory+ (@victoryplustv) <a href="https://twitter.com/victoryplustv/status/1880762638671515744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Reinhart played 4:34 of action before getting tossed. He entered Saturday's slate with 27 goals and 51 points in 46 contests, but the Panthers managed just fine without their leading scorer. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9848" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9848">Jesper Boqvist</a> broke the scoreless deadlock in the second period before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9200" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9200">Anton Lundell</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9416" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9416">Gustav Forsling</a> put the game out of reach in the final frame.</p><p>Reinhart has never been suspended in his 743-game career. This was the first game misconduct of his NHL tenure.</p><p> </p>

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 06: Sam Reinhart #13 of the Florida Panthers plays the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Ball Arena on January 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>New York Islanders forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3009" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3009">Bo Horvat</a> knows his team isn't doing enough to give general manager Lou Lamoriello a convincing reason to keep the band together leading up to the March 7 trade deadline. </p><p>"We have to start winning hockey games if we want everybody to stay, right?" he said after his team's 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, per <a href="https://x.com/RTaub_/status/1880096163619303756">News 12 New York's Rob Taub</a>. "It's on us at the end of the day to do what we can in here, on the ice and in the room, to gather this team and push for a playoff spot.</p><p>"I know it's not going to be easy, but I mean, if there's any group that's gonna do it, we're pretty relentless in here. I definitely have confidence that we can pull through."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Thursday's defeat was New York's second straight loss after the team rattled off three consecutive wins against the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, and Utah Hockey Club.</p><p>The Islanders now sit in last place in the Metropolitan Division with a 17-20-7 record. They're eight points behind the Bruins for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, but New York has two games in hand.</p><p>Though the Isles haven't made any moves yet, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2524" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2524">Brock Nelson</a> is emerging as a top trade target for contenders in need of an effective center. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3190723" href="https://thescore.com/news/3190723">Dallas Stars</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182753" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182753">Minnesota Wild</a> reportedly have their eyes on the veteran forward, who can become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.</p><p>Lamoriello expressed his confidence in his team last Thursday and didn't seem to have much of an appetite for moving Nelson and fellow pending UFA <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1756">Kyle Palmieri</a> at the time.</p><p>"First of all, it's not even a thought in my mind right now," Lamoriello said, per <a href="https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-lou-lamoriello-vttlnpxb">Newsday's Andrew Gross</a>. "Where we are in the season and where we are in the standings where everything is in reach, that's the focus. The focus is on who we are here right now and not hypothetically, if this, if that. I'm just not from that school."</p><p>He added: "It's all in our hands. I feel good about this team. I feel good about this coaching staff. I’ll take full responsibility for both groups in where we stand."</p><p>Next up for the Islanders is a showing against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. </p>

ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 02: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders skates during warm up prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 2, 2025 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

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<p>Washington Capitals star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1280" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1280">Alex Ovechkin</a> scored on the 179th different goaltender of his career, breaking his tie with Jaromir Jagr for the most in NHL history. </p><p>Ovechkin beat Ottawa Senators netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9225" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9225">Leevi Merilainen</a> in overtime to seal Thursday's 1-0 victory and accomplish the feat. Merilainen was playing in his 10th career NHL game.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">874.<br><br>ALEX OVECHKIN IS 21 GOALS AWAY FROM WAYNE GRETZKY'S RECORD! <a href="https://t.co/v6IE9z0FWX">pic.twitter.com/v6IE9z0FWX</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1880082301943448000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The goal was the 874th of Ovechkin's career in his 1,455th contest, putting him 21 tallies away from passing Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Ovechkin has done most of his damage against longtime Pittsburgh Penguins rival <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1010" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1010">Marc-Andre Fleury</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/CapitalsPR/status/1880082691959451812">Capitals PR.</a></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Goalie</th>
<th>Goals</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Marc-Andre Fleury</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Henrik Lundqvist</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-3</td>
<td>Kari Lehtonen</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-3</td>
<td>Carey Price</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-5</td>
<td>Cam Ward</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-5</td>
<td>Ryan Miller</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Ondrej Pavelec</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Sergei Bobrovsky</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Devan Dubnyk</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-10</td>
<td>Brian Elliott</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-10</td>
<td>Andrei Vasilevskiy</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Ovechkin has scored 37 goals in 58 matchups against the Senators, trailing only Jagr's 44 tallies in 79 outings for the most by a single opponent.</p>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 10: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals smiles against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Capital One Arena on January 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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