WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 500th and 501st goals to become the 43rd NHL player to reach the milestone and the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 7-1 on Sunday night.

Ovechkin reached the mark in vintage fashion, scoring from just beyond the left hash marks during a second-period power play to give the Washington Capitals a 5-1 lead.

Teammates mobbed Ovechkin, and he got an extended standing ovation and took a skate around the rink, acknowledging the cheering crowd that included his parents. He later drew another roar while waving to fans from the bench.

Washington now has won four straight overall and 10 consecutive home games.

Panthers 2, Oilers 1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jaromir Jagr and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, Al Montoya made 24 saves and Florida beat Edmonton to extend its franchise record winning streak to 12 games.

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Blackhawks 6, Avalanche 3

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa each scored two goals and Chicago pounded Colorado to extend its season-high win streak to seven.

Sabres 4, Jets 2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored three goals for his first NHL hat trick and Buffalo beat Winnipeg to snap a six-game losing streak.

Red Wings 2, Ducks 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Riley Sheahan scored with 3:44 remaining in the third period to lift Detroit over Anaheim for its fifth straight win.

Devils 2, Wild 1

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jon Merrill put New Jersey ahead in the third period with his first goal of the season, Cory Schneider made 17 saves and the Devils beat Minnesota to snap a season-high three-game losing streak.



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