Hockey

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — 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.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — 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.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Logan Thompson left the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night with what the team said was an upper-body injury. The Capitals called Thompson doubtful to return.

TORONTO — Commissioner Gary Bettman said the money took some work, but the negotiation process was otherwise smooth for its newest broadcast rights deal in Canada. Rogers Communications Inc.

TORONTO (AP) — The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward David Tomasek to a one-year contract and forward Josh Samanski to a two-year entry level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June's NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home.

Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-11, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (41-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Anaheim Ducks (33-33-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (35-27-12, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (51-20-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-21-8, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets face off in Western Conference play.