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The Alex Ovechkin Eras: Eight spans that define the career of the Great 8
Witness Ovi's evolution from rock star rookie to "young gun" to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more).
PLAYOFF WATCH FOR APRIL 5
STANDINGS, PROJECTIONS, SCHEDULE
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 13 games on Saturday
Wild card and playoff seeds remain up in the air. Here are updated bracket, draft lottery projections.
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SATURDAY'S KEY GAMES
PLAYOFF SPOTS ON THE LINE
OVECHKIN TRACKER
COUNTDOWN TO 894
Ovechkin career goal record chase: No. 894 ties Wayne Gretzky
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Every way to bet on Alex Ovechkin's goals record chase
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.
OVECHKIN'S OFFICE
WHY HE'S SO DANGEROUS
Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record.
NEW VERSION OF THE LEAFS
DIFFERENT COACH, DIFFERENT RESULT?
The Craig Berube Effect on the Maple Leafs -- and what it means for the playoffs
With nearly a full season of data, here are the big changes. Are they enough to alter recent playoff trends?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Jets take over the top spot, plus every team's performance vs. projections
The Capitals' run at No. 1 is over, with big shifts elsewhere in the top 10.
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Where does Ovechkin rank all time among NHL greats?
NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY
FROZEN FOUR APRIL 10 & 12 IN ST. LOUIS
Frozen Four is set: Denver, Penn State, Western Michigan and Boston University
Scores, highlights, features and more, from the regionals to the Frozen Four and national title game.
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- Crosby, Dadonov get dueling hat tricks in Dallas
- Preds coach Brunette (personal) away from team
- Ovechkin scores 894th, draws even with Gretzky
- Oilers' Draisaitl due back 'well before' playoffs
- Blues' Holloway day-to-day after suffering injury
- Sharks' Warsofsky to coach U.S. team at worlds
- Hurricanes' Svechnikov to miss 4-game road trip
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