Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens with teammates Dylan Strome (17) and Anthony Beauvillier (72) during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) keeps an eye on the puck as Canadiens' Josh Anderson (17) defends against Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) in front of the net during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reacts following his goal over the Montreal Canadiens during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal over the Montreal Canadiens with teammate John Carlson (74) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) looks to shoot as Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) defends during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
FILE - Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) works against the Toronto Blue Jays during second inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, Wednesday Sept. 24, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod, left, speaks to her team during PWHL hockey training camp, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Ottawa Charge players huddle at the end of an on-ice session during PWHL hockey training camp, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save with the shaft of his stick during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
