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With Martin Erat getting hurt last night, Washington has recalled Joey Crabb and Tom Wilson
Wilson had 23 goals and 35 assists in 48 games with the Plymouth Whalers. He also had 17 points in 12 playoff games.
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Ovechkin off to a slow start.
Ovie only has 2 G, 2 A, -2 and has 1 GWG. He has had his best two games of the season in his last 2 games. However the results still aren't there. Ovechkin may not be what he once was but how can you go from a guarantee of over a point-per-game pace to just 4 points in 9 games? He's got the skill he just needs to find the back of the net.
Ovechkin will move back to LW tonight.
Looks like the RW experiment in Washington is over. Ovie will move back to the left side tonight as the Capitals take on the Devils and Ovechkin looks for his first goal of the season.
Alex Ovechkin may see time on Capitals' penalty kill
This is good news for owners who have Ovie in leagues that have Average Time on Ice and Shorthanded Goals as categories.
Alexander Ovechkin could start the season at right wing.
If the Capitals keep Ovechkin on the RW, he would get dual eligibility at LW and RW.
f Monday's pairings remain, it'll be Karl Alzner with John Carlson
Carlson moves back to the top pairing, where he will play alongside Karl Alzner.
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.
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.
#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.
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.