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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Takes Major Step in Injury Rehab
Ovechkin’s absence hasn’t slowed the Capitals’ momentum. They have gone 8-2-1 in his absence, surging to the top of the Eastern Conference standings and sitting just one point behind the Winnipeg Jets in the Presidents’ Trophy race as the best regular-season team in the NHL.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin takes massive next step in injury recovery
Alex Ovechkin hasn’t played a game for the Washington Capitals since breaking his left fibula in a game against the Utah Hockey Club on November 18 — but The Great Eight is getting close to a return.Ovechkin joined his teammates for practice on Saturday,
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Practicing in non-contact jersey
Ovechkin (fibula) participated at practice Saturday in a non-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. This was a big step in Ovechkin's recovery from a broken fibula suffered Nov. 18. Ovechkin partook in drills,
Alex Ovechkin Takes Next Step In Recovery, Joins Capitals For Practice
The Capitals captain officially joined his team for practice, marking the first time he's skated with the group since breaking his leg.
Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender
The Capitals led the Eastern Conference when Ovechkin got injured Nov. 18, and they remain atop the conference more than three weeks into his absence.
Capitals rolling along without Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender
Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record.
When Might Alex Ovechkin Return To The Washington Capitals
When could Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin realistically return to the team after suffering a broken fibula in late November?
Capitals depth stepping up to maintain contender status in Ovechkin’s absence
The Capitals had lost 33 of their 59 games without Alex Ovechkin in the lineup during his first 19 seasons. In stark contrast to that, they’ve won six of nine since the 39-year-old captain was sidelined by a broken left fibula.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin week-to-week with leg injury amid chase for goals record
Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals' most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne ...
The Washington Post26d
In a blink, hockey went from marveling at Alex Ovechkin to missing him
This is dizzying, going from “You’ve got to be kidding me; Alex Ovechkin is leading the NHL in goals at 39” to the previously unheard-of “Alex Ovechkin is on injured reserve with a lower ...
USA Today27d
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has fractured fibula; goal-record chase on hold
Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record is temporarily on hold after the Washington Capitals star left Monday night's game with an injury. The team announced Thursday that Ovechkin ...
Washington Times25d
Capitals’ Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career ...
The Washington Post27d
Caps star Alex Ovechkin week-to-week with leg injury, disrupting record chase
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is listed as week-to-week after suffering a lower leg injury, the team announced Tuesday. Ovechkin’s injury, which came during the Capitals’ 6-2 win ...
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894. Ovechkin ...