The NHL is bracing for a milestone moment as Alex Ovechkin stands poised to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. With both hockey legends tied at 894 career goals, the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the New York Islanders could etch Ovechkin’s name atop one of the league’s most prestigious records. The Capitals and Islanders have long shared a historical connection. Most notably, the 1987 “Easter Epic” Game 7, a quadruple-overtime thriller, permanently bonded these two franchises in NHL lore. Now, nearly four decades later, Ovechkin may create another legendary chapter between them—this time as a record-breaking goal scorer. Ovechkin scored twice in the Capitals’ 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie Gretzky at 894 goals. The game was

With both forwards netting four goals this season, Minnesota’s attack has become one of the league’s most unpredictable. Oluwaseyi, in particular, shone last week with a clinical brace in a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake. Manager Eric Ramsay, unafraid of bucking tactical trends, has fully embraced the 5-3-2 system. Rather than isolating his strikers, he believes in their synergistic movement. Their chemistry is apparent, and their willingness to press, combine, and split defenses is helping Minnesota punch above their weight. The 5-3-2 formation, though rare in today’s high-pressing, possession-oriented MLS landscape, is paying off. It allows: This old-school setup has become the club’s new secret weapon. Meanwhile, NYCFC (2-2-2) returns home licking their wounds after a painful 4-3 defeat

The Chicago Bulls (35-42) have officially clinched a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament, but they’re far from coasting. With just five regular season games remaining, the Bulls are working hard to sharpen their strategies, strengthen on-court chemistry, and climb the standings for a better postseason position. On the other side of the court, the Charlotte Hornets (19-58) are clearly in rebuild mode. With top players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller out for the season, and Mark Williams battling injuries, wins have been hard to come by. Head coach Charles Lee is focusing on the intangibles during the final stretch of the season: Despite the team’s struggles, Miles Bridges has emerged as the leading scorer over the past four games,

At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-125) will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons (+105) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 45-32, while the Pistons are 5th in the East at 43-34. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 239.5 points. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at Little Caesars Arena. You can catch the action on FDSD. The Grizzlies improved to 45-32 this season with a 110-108 win over the Heat on Thursday. Memphis was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 218 points fell short of the 226-point line. After trailing 27-22 after the 1st quarter,