Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin wanted nothing to do with challenge from Boston Bruins’ Trent Frederic. But he later delivered some stickwork.

Klete Keller, who won two Olympic gold medals, was indicted for actions in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol during counting of electoral votes.

The NHL has postponed 22 games, 17 New Jersey Devils players are on the COVID-19 protocol list and Sabres coach Ralph Krueger tests positive.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright said he’ll need to work on his skating after a TV station mistakenly said he signed with the Blues.

Los Angeles’ Matt Roy was checked from behind by Minnesota’s Kevin Fiala, and Kings defenseman Sean Walker was hit in the face by a slap shot.

The Carolina Hurricanes, who have six players on the COVID-19 protocol list, had a fourth game postponed. The NHL rescheduled seven games.

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson fell face-first into New Jersey Devils’ P.K. Subban. He returned in the third period to score power-play goal.

Washington Capitals fined $100,000 for “social interactions among team members who were in close contact and who were not wearing face coverings.”

The Dallas Stars, who had 17 people test positive for COVID-19, had their season debut pushed back to Jan. 22.

The Tampa Bay Lightning revealed the Stanley Cup banner to players, coaches and families, but it won’t go to the rafters until fans can attend.