The Sabres got physical right off the bat against the Blue Jackets after a team meeting about reactions to the Tage Thompson hit.

during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/Nick Wass Panthers visit St. Louis on Thursday, the same night the Capitals play at Philadelphia.

during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/Nick Wass “Two best teams playing, and it was a battle,” Ovechkin said. “It was a hard game ...