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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals recordAlex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
Parker Kelly - Picks up assist in winKelly notched an assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.
ImpactKelly helped out on linemate Miles Wood's game-winning goal at 3:29 of the third period. Over the last three games, Kelly has three points. The 25-year-old may be benefiting from a slightly smaller role since the Avalanche got some injured forwards back last week -- he's since shifted to the fourth-line center role after regularly playing on the third line. Kelly has four points, 27 shots on net, 40 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 20 appearances.
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Miles Wood - Tallies in Thursday's winWood scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.
ImpactWood made the most of his 8:04 of ice time, which saw him scored the game-winning goal at 3:29 of the third period. The winger has two points, eight shots and five hits over three contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. Overall, Wood has three points, 27 shots, 13 hits and 10 PIM through 13 appearances. His upside is limited in a fourth-line role, but he could always play his way into a better spot.
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Mikko Rantanen - Nets power-play goalRantanen scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.
ImpactRantanen has three points over his last two games, including two on the power play, in a span in which the Avalanche have scored just five times. The 28-year-old winger has been dominant in November with nine goals and four assists over nine appearances. Overall, he has 13 goals, 28 points (11 on the power play), 61 shots on net, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 20 contests.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Broken Leg Puts Record Chase in JeopardyOvechkin’s record chase is on pause as the Capitals announce his 4–6 week absence.
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Devils take on the Capitals following Bratt's 2-goal game
The New Jersey Devils visit the Washington Capitals after Jesper Bratt scored two goals in the Devils' 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes1 DAY AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers and Avalanche take the ice in non-conference matchup
The Florida Panthers and the Colorado Avalanche hit the ice in an out-of-conference matchup1 DAY AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
