NHL Short Notes
* The Gr8 Chase continued Saturday as Alex Ovechkin scored his 873rd career goal – and 20th of the season – to move within 22 of overtaking Wayne Gretzky for the NHL’s all-time goals record.

* David Pastrnak scored the latest overtime goal in franchise history to help the Bruins defeat the defending Stanley Cup champions.

* Hurricanes set to honor former captain Eric Staal by making him the fourth player in franchise history to have their number retired.