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“He’s chasing something special,” Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas said. “He helped us get close in that game, but again, a couple mistakes cost us.”
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Ovechkin scored his 892nd goal to extend his goal streak to three games and move within three of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 in the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Le...
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The goal horn went off at Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar as it does every time the Washington Capitals score a goal.

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Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
Ovechkin pulled the Capitals within 6-4 at 9:11 of the third period when he got position at the top of the crease and deflected Rasmus Sandin ’s shot from the left point down between goalie James Reimer ’s pads. Ovechkin, who also had two assists, has 37 goals in 57 games this season.
Alex Ovechkin game today: How to watch Capitals vs. Sabres
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record Sunday afternoon at home. Here's what to know.
Sabres wrap: Alex Ovechkin scores No. 890, but Buffalo holds on for 8-5 win
The Sabres rebounded from a disappointing 7-4 loss and improved to 31-36-6 overall. They have won seven of their last 11 games, and though they are only 3-10-1 in their last 14 games away from KeyBank Center,
Ovechkin ‘right there’ after pulling within 3 goals of breaking record
Ovechkin scored his 892nd goal to extend his goal streak to three games and move within three of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 in the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Wednesday.
Alex Ovechkin records 892nd career goal to move a hat trick away of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday and is now three tally shy of breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s 31-year NHL record.
History beckons for Ovechkin after scoring 891st NHL goal, moving within 4 of Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
Reminders of Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase are everywhere around Washington — and in Russia
Reminders of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record are all over Washington and the surrounding suburbs of the nation’s capital
When could Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky goal record? Capitals remaining schedule
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's goal record. How he has fared vs. the teams he'll face the rest of the season.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892, moves to within 3 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894
Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 892 for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricans, putting him four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894.
Sabres-Capitals odds, picks, predictions for March 30 from proven model
The Capitals are -299 money line favorites (wager $299 to win $100) in Sunday's contest, with the Sabres priced as +239 underdogs (wager $100 to win $239). The consensus total comes in at 6.5, with the Over priced at +100. Here's a look at the SportsLine model's projections for Sabres-Capitals for the major markets in this showdown.
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“That stuff’s contagious” | Late-game composure, blocked shots lead Sabres past Capitals
“Selling out to block a shot sends a message to the guy next to you that he’s all in for you,” Thompson added. “And that stuff’s contagious. It makes a guy next to you want to do it as well. If you want to be a winning hockey team, that’s the type of game you’ve got to play.” Tage Thompson addresses the media.
Buffalo Sabres Send Defenseman Back To AHL
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that defenseman Jack Rathbone has been loaned back to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rochester Americans.
Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win
Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th career goal to move within five of passing Wayne Gretzky, Jakob Chychrun had two goals and Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for the Capitals, who have lost three straight games for the second time this season.
Alex Tuch finds net twice as Sabres outscore Capitals
Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in an 8-5 win against the host Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon.
Buffalo Sabres Announce Exciting Rasmus Dahlin News
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin will return to the lineup for their March 30 contest against the Washington Capitals. This will also be the 500th game of Dahlin's NHL career.
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Sabres win barnburner in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Sabres shrugged off yesterday’s 7-4 loss at Philadelphia in a big way. Facing the Metro-leading Washington Capitals, the blue and gold scored eight goals in an eventual rout at Capital One Arena.
Alex Tuch shows his value as Buffalo climbs out of last place: Sabres thoughts
The Sabres’ 13-game winless streak sank them to the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and it took 3 1/2 months for them to climb out of that spot. Their 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, along with a Bruins loss to the Washington Capitals, put Buffalo one spot ahead of Boston in the standings.
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Capitals aim to halt modest slide in clash vs. Sabres
The Washington Capitals will look to get back on track after losing their last two games when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon. Washington (47-16-9, 103 points) dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday and a 4-2 setback to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
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