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• Backes earns an 'A'

Notebook ? Forward takes over assistant captain's role from Tkachuk, who says the younger player deserves it.

• Blues' hopes take another big hit from Colorado

Quickest goal at home in franchise history can't prevent fourth loss of the season to the visitors.

• NHL roundup: Canadiens win sixth in a row

The Montreal Canadiens stretched their winning streak to six with a 3-1 victory over the host New York Rangers in the 600th meeting between the Original Six rivals.

• Ovechkin is suspended; Versus back on DirecTV

Ovechkin is suspended Two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin was suspended Monday for Washington's next two games because of a reckless hit. The forward drove Chicago's Brian Campbell into the boards from behind in the first period Sunday and received a majo...

• Blues face an uphill battle

Mason has flopped against Colorado this season but had good numbers earlier.