Ovechkin reports feeling good.
Ovechkin was injured during yesterday's practice but is reportedly OK. The Caps' captain has 29 goals and 53 points in 66 games.
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Coach Hunter said Ovi will make road trip, which begins tomorrow in Winnipeg.
Ovechkin was injured during this morning's practice but is reportedly OK. The Caps' captain has 29 goals and 53 points in 66 games.
#Caps lines: Ovechkin-Johansson-Aucoin
Look for Ovechkin on the newly-formed third line. The superstar scored 24 goals and 45 points in 56 games.
Ovechkin said he is playing tonight. #Caps
Despite skating for about 15 minutes, Ovechkin ruled himself back into the lineup. The superstar scored 24 goals and 45 points in 56 games.
Ovechkin day-to-day w that lower body injury, Dale Hunter says.
No word on how much time he will miss.
No Ovechkin tonight, folks.
Ovechkin will not play tonight so keep him out of your lineup.
Hunter said Ovechkin has a lower body injury. #caps
Ovechkin is a game-time decision for tonight's game. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
He tried to do some full strides as the skate was beginning and came back to the bench shaking his head. He then stepped off after eight minutes.
Sounds like Ovechkin could miss today's game. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
Dale Hunter said he expects Ovechkin to play in Ottawa. #caps
Ovechkin took a maintenance day this morning but is not expected to miss any playing time. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
New #NYR lines at practice: Rupp-Mitchell-Hagelin
The rookie Hagelin moves down to the fourth line. The speedy winger has eight goals and 19 points in 31 games.
#Caps practice lines: Ovechkin-Johansson-Semin
Ovechkin has served his suspension and will play tomorrow night against the Canadiens. The superstar has 20 goals and 39 points through 47 games. Expect him to take his usual turn on the top line.
Three game suspension for Alexander Ovechkin.
Ovechkin is eligible to play again on February 4th.
Hagelin-Stepan-Gaborik
Hagelin starts tonight's game on the top line. The speedy winger has seven goals and 13 points over his first 25 NHL games.
Carl Hagelin with Richards/Callahan in warmups
Hagelin moves up to the top line. The rookie has seven goals and 12 points in 23 games. He should produce better on a scoring line.
Same Rangers lineup tonight, so that means Hagelin's shoulder is in fact OK.
Hagelin took a spill in last night's game but should be OK to play tonight. The rookie has seven goals and 11 points through his first 20 NHL games.
Fedotenko-Boyle-Hagelin
Hagelin moves back down to the third line after playing with Brad Richards over the last handful of games. The speedy winger has seven goals and 11 points through 19 games.
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Semin.
Ovechkin moves back to the "first line". The Great 8 has points in each of his last three games and four in his last five.
Alex Ovechkin was wearing gray on the second line, something that is a very rare occurrence for practices.
While Ovechkin's line may be called the second line, the Caps have closer to two first lines. The Great 8 continues to struggle with 11 goals and 23 points over 32 games.
Alex Ovechkin had ice pack on right forearm but insisted everything was OK. #Caps
Don't expect Ovechkin to miss any playing time. The superstar has a pedestrian nine goals and 21 points through 28 games. If he has any further complications, we will update you.
Carl Hagelin makes #NHL debut today, John Mitchell also in #NYR lineup
Hagelin will make his NHL debut today. In his first professional season he scored seven goals and 13 points in 17 games with the Connecticut Whale. The team hopes he brings his speed to the bottom lines.