Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling Nashville Predators 3-2 on Wednesday.

Ovechkin beat Juuse Saros with 9:35 left in regulation for his eighth goal of the season. Ovechkin is now just 34 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

Golden Knights 4, Oilers 2: Noah Hanifin scored twice and Vegas rallied to win at Edmonton, spoiling Connor McDavid’s return to the lineup. Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists for Vegas.

Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 1: Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, and Detroit won at Chicago.