Any thoughts that a 13-day break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament might cool down the Washington Capitals were quickly dismissed on Saturday when the Eastern Conference leaders blew out the host Pittsburgh Penguins,
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be in Miami during the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off -- and he's not alone.
Nashville Predators Gustav Nyquist could be one forward the Blue Jackets consider. He spent three years with the Blue Jackets. He carries a $3.185 million cap hit. The 35-year-old has put up nine goals and 11 assists in 53 games.
As puck drop between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals approached Saturday, signs of a memorable afternoon at PPG Paints Arena grew in abundance. There were countless signs held by fans,
Forward Jesper Bratt can extend his point streak to nine games when the Devils (31-20-6) host the Stars (35-18-2). The New Jersey forward has 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) on an eight-game streak. Dallas is second in the Central Division, two points ahead of the Minnesota Wild.
Flames rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf will start in net tonight against the San Jose Sharks, per TSN's Salim Valji. Wolf, 23, is 19-11-3 with a .912 save percentage and 2.63 GAA in 33 appearances this season for Calgary. The Flames are three points back of the Vancouver Canucks for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.