The news is not great for the Capitals who have struggled in afternoon games this season. In five games, they are winless with a 0-3-2 record.

The Detroit Red Wings needed to redeem themselves, needed to show they have a modicum of self respect.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, albeit with the cap and rise of Matt Murray being key reasons, were ready to move on from him in 2017 and went so far as to give the Golden Knights a second-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft (Drew Commesso) in they agreed to take Fleury in the expansion draft. Fleury responded by helping lead Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season of existence.

Samsonov last played on Jan. 17 against the Penguins, just his second appearance of the season. In two games this season, he posted a .868 save percentage with a 3.36 goals-against average and seven goals allowed on 53 shots. San Jose Sharks

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Coco Gauff of the United States plays a backhand in her Women’s Singles second-round match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during day four of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Feb. 11, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)Boston Bruins

Sidney Crosby will play in his 1,000th NHL game Saturday night when the Penguins host the Islanders. To mark that occasion we are going to take a look back at some stunning numbers he has compiled throughout his career through the first 1,000 games.Los Angeles Kings

NBC Sports will look back at Emrick’s career Sunday at 5 p.m. ET on NBC, after the NHL outdoor game at Lake Tahoe between the Bruins and Flyers. Doc Emrick – The Voice of Hockey, Presented by Discover will detail the career of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer, Foster Hewitt Memorial Award honoree, and eight-time Sports Emmy Award winner.Philadelphia Flyers