Alexander Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span of the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Thursday to end a four-game losing streak.

Nicklas Lidstrom became the first European defenseman to reach 1,000 points, assisting on two goals in the Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.

A youth hockey player's fantastic trick goal at Boston's TD Banknorth Garden has become an Internet sensation.