Hischier skated on his own at practice Friday; the forward, who will miss his sixth game, will not return until after the 4 Nations Face-Off. … The Canadiens held an optional practice Friday ...

Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record ...