Hockey

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin could not contain his happiness moments after scoring his 895th goal to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL record .

NEW YORK — Forwards Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens and Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues were named the NHL's three stars of the week Monday.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an “outstanding record” as the NHL’s all time top goal-scorer .

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history.

Ottawa Senators (42-29-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (34-33-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Boston Bruins (31-38-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (41-29-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils play the Boston Bruins with a three winning streak intact.

Chicago Blackhawks (22-45-10, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (31-35-12, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (47-25-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (44-29-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (46-26-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (34-36-6, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (47-22-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (47-27-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.