Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program, a significant blow to the team’s playoff push in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin is just nine goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal scoring record of 984 goals, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess at 39 years old despite a recent leg injury. Ovechkin’s resurgence this season has been remarkable, leading the Capitals to a potential President’s Trophy showing and proving his value as a top NHL player.
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The Oilers' Leon Draisaitl returned with a dominant performance in the Battle of Alberta, scoring two goals and an assist. Several players across the league, including Leo Carlsson, Ryan Donato, and Adam Fox, have seen value changes with strong recent performances. Jordan Binnington's impressive run has helped the Blues secure a playoff spot with five straight wins. Full Article
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