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WASHINGTON — Matt Coronato scored to help the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 3-1, winning to move into a playoff spot despite Alex Ovechkin getting one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record. Ovechkin beat Dan Vladar five minutes into the third period to score his 883rd goal and move 12 back of passing Gretzky's mark of 894. The Capitals lost in regulation in Washington for the first time since Nov. 23, ending a 16-game home point streak. The Flames have won two in a row out of the league's 4 Nations Face-Off break.
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