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After back-to-back wins on Sunday and Monday night combined with some losses by other teams, the New York Rangers are officially back in playoff position. As of

After defeating lesser teams their past two games, the New York Rangers step up in class to host the Washington

Alex Ovechkin pulls within 10 goals of breaking the most hallowed record in hockey and Tom Wilson scores in OT to lift the Capitals over the Rangers.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal Wednesday night in a game against the Rangers, putting him nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky’s record for career goals, but his Washington Capitals are also flying toward the playoffs.