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Alex Ovechkin needs 71 more regular-season goals for 1,000. An extension past 2026-27 positions him to become the first NHL player to reach the mark.
Ovechkin ends 2025-26 with a key assist in Caps' 2-1 win over Jackets, amid chants for one more year and retirement uncertainty.
Metropolitan Division rivalry renewed as the Penguins host the Blue Jackets in a high-stakes back-to-back matchup with Crosby aiming to extend his hot streak and Pittsburgh’s power play looking to maintain an edge.
Rangers vs. Blue Jackets in a pivotal Metropolitan Division clash on Nov 15, 2025, featuring lineup details, goaltending plans, and injury notes.
Rick Bowness, 70, accepts Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching role after GM Don Waddell's call, hitting the ice immediately post-retirement from Winnipeg Jets.
Scott Laughton stands out as a top UFA center option for 2026 amid thin free-agent market and ongoing talks with the Kings.