SUNRISE, Fla. — Jaromir Jagr moved into a tie for fourth on the career goals list with a first-period score that sparked the Florida Panthers to a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Jagr gave the Panthers the lead 51 seconds into the game. Dmitry Kulikov’s long shot from the point was deflected by Jagr and bounced into the net.

The goal was Jagr’s first since Nov. 21 and the 731st of his career, tying him for fourth on the career list with Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne

Logan Shaw, Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Pirri also scored for the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau had two assists. Al Montoya had 19 saves.

Alex Ovechkin scored for Washington and Philipp Grubauer stopped 23 shots in his first start in nine games.

Predators 5, Blackhawks 1NASHVILLE, Tenn. — James Neal, Craig Smith and Filip Forsberg each scored in the first period and Nashville beat Chicago even though Patrick Kane extended his franchise-record points streak to 24 games.