The Washington Capitals are comfortably ahead in the Metropolitan Division, so they can enjoy Alex Ovechkin inching closer to matching Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history without stressing out about the standings.

The Ottawa Senators are seeking a faster start out of the blocks in their bid to halt a four-game road losing skid Wednesday against the host Chicago Blackhawks.

After making a one-day pit stop at home for a shootout loss to San Jose, the Toronto Maple Leafs head west for another three-game road trip that starts Wednesday night against the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their best player when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.

The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to snap a four-game skid when they play host to the momentum-gaining St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.