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Anze Kopitar scores hat trick in Kings’ season-opening win over Sabres

Kings center Anze Kopitar controls the puck during the second period of the Kings’ 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres to open the season on Thursday. Rookie forward Andre Lee still recalls attending a Kings game wearing an Anze Kopitar jersey some 11 years ago, and being awed by the star forward’s abilities. “He’s a hell of a player and …

Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night. “I think we really needed to step up tonight and lead by example and drive the bus a little bit.” Ovechkin also assisted on two goals, including …

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, and helped the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Monday night. RANGERS 4, PANTHERS 3 NEW YORK — Igor Shesterkin made a season-high 42 saves to help New York hold off Florida, which saw its first loss in …

Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -255, Sabres +203; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: Alex Ovechkin and Washington square off against Buffalo. Washington is seventh in the Eastern Conference averaging 5.3 assists per game, led by Ovechkin with 0.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 4-2-4, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.9 penalties and …