Stars move closer to top 8 in West, end Caps’ point streak

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Published March 20, 2022 5:48 PM

By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roope Hintz scored twice on the power play to help the Dallas Stars beat the Washington Capitals 3-2. The Stars won for the second time in six games and moved one point back of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Alex Ovechkin scored for a fourth consecutive game to match Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history with 12. The Capitals lost in regulation for the first time in March. Their point streak ended at nine games.

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