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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Bear will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. The league and union, which jointly run the program, made the announcement Wednesday. He is fifth player this season announced to be in the program after Columbus’ Patrik Laine, Colorado’s Samuel Girard and …

Detroit Red Wings (36-29-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (35-26-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings after Alexander Ovechkin’s two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Capitals’ 3-0 win. Washington has a 35-26-9 record overall and a 19-11-5 record in home games. …

Washington Capitals (32-25-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (33-29-5, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames host the Washington Capitals after Mikael Backlund’s two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Flames’ 5-2 win. Calgary is 18-15-1 at home and 33-29-5 overall. The Flames have an even scoring …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots spent most of last season in shambles offensively. They spent first day of free agency trying to address that issue. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, receiver Kendrick Bourne and running back Antonio Gibson agreed to contracts with the Patriots, three people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. Brissett’s deal is …