Alexander Ovechkin made a remarkable comeback after missing 16 games due to a fibula fracture, scoring a goal in the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. This goal marked his 869th in the NHL’s regular season, leaving him just 25 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. Meanwhile, Swiss players had a mixed night, with Pius Suter’s Vancouver Canucks suffering a 5-4 overtime loss despite a 4-1 lead, while Nico Hischier’s New Jersey Devils fell 2-5 to Carolina. The Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings enjoyed victories.