In week 19 of fantasy hockey, there was not much action except for the Four Nations Cup, which exceeded expectations with intense games and three fights in nine seconds. The Canada-United States final promises to be thrilling. Gary Bettman announced NHL’s return to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, along with a World Cup of Hockey in 2028 and 2032. The playoff schedules offer strategic advantages, with some teams playing more games than others in the final weeks of the season. Players like Mitch Marner and Mikael Granlund are notable performers in the Four Nations Cup, potentially impacting fantasy hockey pools.
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 891, putting him four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record. Ovechkin's goal came on a rebound from John Carlson, marking his 322nd power play score. With eight games left in the regular season, Ovechkin is now in striking distance of Gretzky's record, currently sitting second in the NHL's all-time goal-scoring list. Full Article
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