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.

Tom McVie, a Boston Bruins ambassador who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, died at the age of 89.

The New Jersey Devils are clinging to third in the Metropolitan Division, and they're about to be without star goalie Jacob Markström.

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) checks on New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) as he leaves the ice with an injury after a collision during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Newark, N.J. New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) prepares to replace Markstrom. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom sustained an injury on Wednesday night at Prudential Center. At the 3:09 mark of the second period, Boston Bruins forward Justin Brazeau crashed into Markstrom. He was called for goaltender interference as New Jersey's goaltender remained down on the ice.

Tom McVie, a Boston Bruins ambassador who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89. "The entire Boston Bruins organization is deeply saddened to ...

Tom McVie, the second head coach in New Jersey Devils history, has died at 89. McVie was also the Jets’ first coach in the NHL and the Devils’ second after they moved from Colorado in 1982. He also coached the Washington Capitals,

He was 89. McVie was also the Jets’ first coach in the NHL and the Devils’ second after they moved from Colorado in 1982. He also coached the Washington Capitals, compiling an overall NHL ...

Tom McVie, the second head coach in New Jersey Devils ... in the NHL and the Devils’ second after they moved from Colorado in 1982. He also coached the Washington Capitals, compiling an overall ...