Avalanche 3-2 Capitals
Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career combined goal (regular season + playoffs) during a power play to tie things up in the third period, which sent the game into overtime. He now joins Wayne Gretzky (1,016) as the only two players to accomplish the feat.
But Colorado's Brock Nelson scored his 32nd goal of the season to win it as the Avs improved to 46-13-10.
Meanwhile, the Caps remain on the outside of the playoff picture looking in as they fell to 35-27-9, sitting five points behind the Red Wings for the second spot in the Eastern Conference Wild Card.
Predators 3-2 Blackhawks
After the Blackhawks took a 2-1 lead in the second, Nashville's veteran Steven Stamkos scored his 34th of the season to send it to overtime. Teammate Filip Forsberg would socre his 32nd, also his second of the game, to give Nashville the win.
Forsberg led the way with three points, also recording an assist on Stamkos' goal, as the Preds improved to 33-28-9, riding a four-game win streak.
Jets 3-2 Rangers
After Gabriel Vilardi (27) put the Jets up 2-1 in the second on the power play, New York's Mika Zibanejad (30) would score a power play goal of his own to tie it all up.
But after a scoreless third and overtime, it was Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi who scored during the shootout as the Jets improved to 29-29-12.
Meanwhile, the Rangers remain the worst team in the East with a 28-33-9 record.
Hurricanes 5-1 Penguins
The Canes would put up four straight goals across the first and second period that put the game out of reach early on. Seth Jarvis led the way with a goal and two assists, making it his fourth three-point game this season.
Carolina improved to an Eastern Conference-best 45-19-6 and have now won three straight, and seven of their last 10. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh dropped to 35-19-16.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
