Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agencyThe Nashville Predators, defensive defenseman Ryan Graves and some top goaltenders are among the winners in NHL free agency.
Thompson nets 4 in 1st, 5 overall, as Buffalo tops ColumbusTage Thompson matched an NHL record by scoring four times in the first period and finished with five goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight road game, 9-4 over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Ovechkin scores 742nd in Capitals' 4-3 win over Blue JacketsAlex Ovechkin got his 742nd career goal, Conor Sheary scored with 1:22 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3.
