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WASHINGTON — In the third period of the Stars’ 3-2 win over the Capitals on Sunday night, Jake Oettinger dispatched his stick and launched himself to his right. He sprung off his left foot directly into John Carlson’s oncoming one-timer, catching the puck with his right shoulder and preserving a…

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin made NHL history with career goal No. 767, helping to likely extinguish any (extremely) slim playoff hopes the Islanders may have harbored.

PHILADELPHIA — For the first time since Feb. 1, the Flyers held onto a lead for 59 minutes and beat the Washington Capitals, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center to snap a six-game skid.

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin asked for “no more war” while speaking with reporters on Friday.

The Capitals star broke his silence after not speaking with the media on Thursday.

NEW YORK — A couple of days ago, Rangers coach Gerard Gallant was asked if, given how tight the race is at the top of the Metropolitan Division, whether he and his team had a goal of trying to win the division.

The Washington Capitals will meet the New York Rangers in NHL action on Thursday night from Madison Square Garden.

Despite all the appealing things about Fleury, it won’t be easy for the Hawks to make a trade work.

PHILADELPHIA — After a goal late in the third period from winger Gerry Mayhew put the Flyers up 3-2, it seemed like the team was on its way to victory for the second time this month.