Hurricanes clinch playoff berth
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They clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh straight season.
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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.
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He needs three goals in the team's final seven regular season games to top Gretzky's all-time mark of 894, starting Friday at home against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Sporting News on MSNCapitals vs. Hurricanes channel, time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Alex Ovechkin chase NHL goals recordAlex Ovechkin is only a hat trick away now. The Capitals star's goal Tuesday against the Bruins put him at 891 for his career, three short of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. Ovechkin is now in a realistic position to reach the magic number of 894 in a single game.
Despite a 5-1 loss and a less-than-impressive showing against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals weren't going to leave Raleigh quietly.
Two of the NHL’s best are set to do battle in Raleigh Wednesday night, as the Washington Capitals pay a visit to the Carolina Hurricanes. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET with TV coverage on TNT and streaming on-demand.
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Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Ovechkin beat Frederik Andersen on a 5-on-3 power-play with 34.
The Washington Capitals found themselves in unfamiliar territory on Wednesday in Raleigh, trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 after a rough opening 20 minutes of play, and to make matters worse, Logan Thompson sustained an upper-body injury and is doubtful to return.
Grants will support health and educational needs of NC children
A critical vote to clear the path for Raleigh's sports and entertainment district around the Lenovo Center is likely less than two weeks away.
The development surrounding the Lenovo Center could be a “real gemstone of the city,” said one Raleigh City Council member. But leaders and residents want to get it right.