The resurgent Ottawa Senators go for a third straight win when they host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

The Capitals and goalie Logan Thompson have reportedly agreed to a multi-year extension, according to multiple insiders.

After a shocking trade, the Hurricanes have elevated their chances of winning the Stanley Cup in the 2024-25 NHL season. Which other teams are contenders?

The gap between the top teams and the rest of the conference has evaporated, leaving a conference where many teams could prevail.

And of course, Alex Ovechkin’s hunt for the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record is as big a story as there is in the NHL this year. He scored his 22 nd goal of the year last Thursday night and his career total stands at 875, just 19 behind the Great One.

The countdown to the trade deadline heated up last last week when the Carolina Hurricanes swung a blockbuster deal to land both Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks.

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The win Saturday was another example of how far the Capitals have come. Although Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal -- leaving him with 874 and 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 -- Washington demonstrated its improved depth and controlled play almost from start to finish.

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The New York Rangers closed an excellent month of January with a dud of a game against the Carolina Hurricanes

The Idaho State Bengals will host conference foe Eastern Washington. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.