Alex Ovechkin scores his 57th career empty-net goal in Washington’s 3-0 win in Boston.

The 27-year-old Richard has played a handful of NHL games with other teams, but his play in Providence and injuries in Boston have set up his debut.

After a lethargic loss on Tuesday, Boston handles Vancouver, which entered the game with the NHL’s best record.

Boston looks a bit ragged in its return from the All-Star break and Calgary takes advantage.

Jake DeBrusk wants to stay with the Bruins, but the team will get nothing in return if he becomes an unrestricted free agent after the season.

Pastrnak has two goals and an assist in Boston’s final game before the All-Star break.

Boston captain Brad Marchand scores his 396th career goal to pass Ray Bourque for fifth place on the Bruins all-time scoring list.

Two Brad Marchand goals in the third period pull Boston even, but Jordan Martinook scores with 2:27 left as Carolina knocks off Boston, 3-2.