Ovechkin (rest) will draw back into Washinton's lineup on Sunday vs. Columbus.
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Ovechkin will be scratched on Saturday in Columbus.
Ovechkin (leg) will return to the Capitals lineup on Saturday.
Ovechkin (lower-body) has a chance to return on Saturday in Toronto.
Ovechkin has been practicing in a full-contact jersey for the last week and could return to action on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894) before his injury this season. He is 27 goals away, a feat that continues to be jeopardized with each game he misses.
Alex Ovechkin (leg) will not return before the Christmas break.
Ovechkin has skated with the team the last week and was finally upgraded to a full-contact jersey, but will remain out of the lineup for at least one more week. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894) before his injury this season. He is 27 goals away, a feat that continues to be jeopardized with each game he misses.
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2024-12-20T16:13:15.826Z
Ovechkin (lower-body) practiced in a full-contact jersey on Friday.
Ovechkin has skated with the team the last week and was finally upgraded to a full-contact jersey, indicating his return to the lineup is likely on the horizon. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894) before his injury this season. He is 27 goals away, a feat that continues to be jeopardized with each game he misses.
Ovechkin (lower-body) travelled and skated in a non-contact jersey on Monday but is still without a timeline to return.
Ovechkin has skated with the team the last week but has not shed the non-contact jersey yet. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894) before his injury this season. He is 27 goals away, a feat that continues to be jeopardized with each game he misses.
Ovechkin has a fracture in his left fibula and is anticipated to miss 4-6 weeks.
Ovechkin exited Monday's game late in the third period after a knee-on-knee collision with Utah HC's Jack McBain. Ovechkin will be out 4-6 weeks with a fractured left fibula. Before the injury on Monday, Ovechkin had a two-goal game, adding to his impressive start to the 2024-25 campaign with a league-leading 15 goals. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894), only 27 away, a feat that could be jeopardized due to missing extended time.
Ovechkin (lower-body) has been placed on IR.
Ovechkin exited Monday's game late in the third period after a knee-on-knee collision with Utah HC's Jack McBain. Ovechkin is listed as week-to-week and the Capitals have recalled Ivan Miroshnichenko from the Hershey Bears (AHL). Before the injury on Monday, Ovechkin had a two-goal game, adding to his impressive start to the 2024-25 campaign with a league-leading 15 goals. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894), only 27 away, a feat that could be jeopardized if he misses extended time.
Ovechkin (lower leg) will be out week-to-week.
Ovechkin exited Monday's game late in the third period after a knee-on-knee collision with Utah HC's Jack McBain. Ovechkin is listed as week-to-week. Before the injury on Monday, Ovechkin had a two-goal game, adding to his impressive start to the 2024-25 campaign with a league-leading 15 goals. The 39-year-old Ovechkin was well on his way to surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (894), only 27 away, a feat that could be jeopardized if he misses extended time.
Ovechkin left Monday's game in Utah with an expected leg injury and is being evaluated.
Ovechkin was forced to leave Monday's contest in Utah after a knee-on-knee collision with Jack McBain and is being evaluated. Washington has a day off on Tuesday after playing back-to-back contests, and is expected to know more about the injury then. The Great 8 currently leads the NHL in goals with 15 after his two goal performance on Monday and is 27 goals awat from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record (894).
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Blues on Thursday.
Ovechkin has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury, and his status remains up in the air ahead of Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Before his injury, Ovechkin was riding a six-game point streak, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in that span.
Ovechkin (lower body) was a full participant in practice Wednesday and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. St. Louis.
Ovechkin has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury, and his status remains up in the air ahead of Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Before his injury, Ovechkin was riding a six-game point streak, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in that span.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will not play against the Ducks on Tuesday.
Ovechkin has been a game-time decision in three straight games, missing two in a row, due to a lower-body injury. Before his injury, Ovechkin was riding a six-game point streak, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in that span.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Ovechkin has been a game-time decision in three straight games, missing two in a row, due to a lower-body injury. Before his injury, Ovechkin was riding a six-game point streak, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in that span.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will not play against the Rangers on Sunday.
It's the second straight game Ovechkin will miss as the 38-year-old continues to nurse a lower-body injury. The Capitals were able to edge the Rangers 3-2 in the front-end of their home-and-home on Saturday. Ovechkin's next chance to return to the lineup will come on Tuesday when Washington hosts the Ducks.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is not on the ice for warmups and will not play Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Ovechkin (maintenance) will be a game-time decision Saturday vs. New York.
Ovechkin was a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Kraken, but suited up and scored one point (0G / 1A) and fired five shots on goal in 16:40 time-on-ice. Despite an overall disappointing season for the future Hall-of-Famer, Ovechkin is riding a six-game point streak, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in that span.
Ovechkin (maintenance) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Kraken on Thursday.
Despite an overall disappointing season for the future Hall-of-Famer, Ovechkin is riding a five-game point streak, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in that span. The 38-year-old was a game-time decision for the Capitals on Thursday as they look to maintain his workload.
Ovechkin (maintenance) will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Seattle.
Despite an overall disappointing season for the future Hall-of-Famer, Ovechkin is riding a five-game point streak, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in that span. The 38-year-old will be a game-time decision for the Capitals on Thursday and, if he is unavailable to play, could be an opportunity for Max Pacioretty to establish himself more offensively.