Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876.

Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discuss the Canucks, trade plans for the Wild, Sharks and Devils, Logan Thompson's new contract and more.

SEATTLE -- Philipp Grubauer cleared waivers and was assigned to Coachella Valley of the American Hockey League by the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. Grubauer is 5-15-1 with a 3.83 goals-against average and .866 save percentage in 21 games. His GAA and save percentage are last among the 54 goalies to play at least 15 games this season.

The moves come less than three weeks after the Kraken assigned longtime NHL forward Daniel Sprong to Coachella Valley.

The Seattle Kraken have recalled goaltender Ales Stezka and defenseman Cale Fleury from the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Tonight, the San Jose Sharks hit the road for a one-game trip against the Seattle Kraken. Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each.

Buckle up, we've got some action on the NHL's waiver wire today. First up, Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer who was placed on waivers yesterday, has cleared waivers and is on the move to the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Grubauer has a 5-15-1 record with a .866 SP and 3.76 GAA with the Kraken this season, he last played in the AHL in 2015

It doesn't take advanced metrics to figure out Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer has struggled this season.

The Seattle Kraken have placed goaltender Philipp Grubauer, one of the team's highest earners, on waivers with the purpose of being assigned to the AHL, the team announced Wednesday.

Philipp Grubauer returns to net for the Kraken, but defensive breakdowns prove costly for the much-maligned goalie in a 6-4 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday night.