The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks will meet on Friday at the United Center as Alex Ovechkin continues to chase Wayne Gretzky's goals record.

Interim coach Anders Sorensen has used Foligno as an extension of the coaching staff, telling him to pass along messages to youngsters such as Oliver Moore, who sat in the locker next to Foligno’s in Washington. Sorensen commended Foligno for being a ‘‘true pro’’ and not resenting the kids jumping past him.

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from the NHL's all-time leading scoring record as the Washington Capitals face the Chicago Blackhawks today. Find out how to watch this game for free.

For the second straight year, the Blues and Blackhawks alumni came together for “Puck Cancer”, an event geared towards raising funds for cancer research. The event was organized by former Blues player and broadcaster Kelly Chase as he continues to battle cancer.

Moore, now two games into his NHL career, believes he improved his defensive attention to detail and offensive down-low play in college this season.

Taige Harding’s penalty minutes almost quadrupling in his last season at Providence College might raise some red flags about his game on the surface. That’s not normally a welcomed trend. That is, until you hear why Harding went from receiving 12 penalty minutes as a junior to 46 as a senior.

If the Sharks finish 32nd, they’ll have a 25.5% chance of winning the NHL Draft Lottery and be assured of a top-three draft pick. If they finish 31st, San Jose will have a 13.5% chance in the lottery and select no lower than fourth overall.

CHICAGO -- Martin Necas scored the tying goal with 11 seconds left in the third period for the Colorado Avalanche, who rallied for a 3-2 shootout win against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Wednesday.