Alex Ovechkin Skates For The First Time Since Fracturing Leg
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower leg) was back on the ice Monday. He had a light skate two weeks after fracturing his left fibula. The Russian superstar is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks, and it looks like his rehab is going well. Tuesday's clash with San Jose will mark the seventh straight game without Ovechkin for the Capitals. They have done fine without him so far, going 4-2-0. Ovechkin exited the lineup as the league's leading goal-scorer, having lit the lamp 15 times in 18 games. He's 27 goals short of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Tom Wilson and Connor McMichael have stepped into top-line roles during Ovechkin's absence, giving them additional fantasy value.
Alex Ovechkin To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Fibula
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin will be out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula, the team announced on Thursday. Ovechkin suffered the injury in Monday's game against Utah. The veteran star has looked in great form this season, posting a league-high 15 goals with 10 assists in 18 games. He potted five goals across two games before getting hurt. The injury is a significant setback for Ovechkin's pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record this season, and it's obviously bad news for the team as well. Andrew Mangiapane will replace Ovechkin on the first line in Thursday's matchup against Colorado.
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (leg) has been labeled as week-to-week. The legendary forward suffered a lower leg injury in Monday's 6-2 win against Utah. The injury will halt Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. After finding the back of the net twice in Monday's win, he needs 27 more goals to make the record his own. Ovechkin leads the league in goals for the first time since 2022 and has amassed 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) in 18 games during a highly productive start to the campaign. A more specific timeline for Ovechkin's return might be provided later in the week, as team physicians will evaluate him further on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin suffered a leg injury against Utah on Monday and is under evaluation. Fresh off his 31st career hat trick, Ovechkin scored two more goals in Monday's 6-2 win, but he was forced to exit the contest in the third period following a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery expects to know more about Ovechkin's injury on Tuesday. Losing the veteran star would be a massive blow for Washington. Ovechkin has just taken over the goal-scoring lead in the league and has amassed 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) in 18 outings. Jakub Vrana might get a shot in the top six if Ovechkin has to miss additional time.
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin showed off some of his best form in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Vegas, recording his 31st career hat trick. In typical fashion, Ovechkin started the damage with a power-play goal. He needed only five shots to get the three goals. This was another big step towards Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Ovechkin, who has netted eight goals already this month, needs to be on target 29 more times to take over the record. Fittingly, Ovechkin now also sits among the league's top goal-scorers this season, sharing the No. 1 spot with Florida's Sam Reinhart and Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl. He has lit the lamp 13 times, adding 10 assists in 17 games.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin found the back of the net twice in Saturday's victory over the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin would score the eventual game-winner early in the second frame off assists from Aliaksei Protas and Dylan Strome. Later in the third, the 39-year-old would tack on his second tally, this time on the power-play. Ovechkin now sits with an impressive 10 goals through his first 14 games of the season. Since scoring only two in his first 7 games, Ovechkin has gone to tally eight in the past seven games with a total of 13 points during this span. The veteran winger should remain locked into all fantasy lineups as an elite goal producer as he inches towards the NHL record.
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin continued to work his way toward Wayne Gretzky's goal record with another marker in Sunday's 4-2 road loss to Carolina. The veteran star extended his goal streak to four games when he found the back of the net in a power-play situation in the first period. Washington's captain is now 34 goals behind Gretzky. Ovechkin had a slow start to the campaign, but he's given his points tally a massive boost during the recent streak. He has totaled five goals and four assists during the prolific four-game stretch, reaching 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) after 11 games.
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin had a very productive night at the office on Halloween, producing three points in a 6-3 victory over Montreal. He capped off the scoring with his fifth goal of the season and dished out two assists, including one with the man advantage. Ovechkin also boasts five assists through the first nine appearances of the season. He's averaging over a point per game, but it must be noted that Ovechkin has collected half of his 10 points in the past two games. The Russian superstar faces a tricky matchup next against Columbus. The Blue Jackets have found some form lately, and Ovechkin has often struggled against them. In 48 career games against Columbus, Ovechkin has managed 25 goals and 39 points.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday in a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. He registered two assists early in the second period, helping Tom Wilson to score a power-play goal and setting up Aliaksei Protas in an even-strength situation. Ovechkin became the sixth player in NHL history to register at least 700 career goals and assists. The Capitals captain was largely anonymous in Saturday's season opener against New Jersey, finishing a 5-3 loss with zero shots on goal. He was much more active in the offensive zone on Tuesday night, leading all skaters with six shots. Ovechkin was shifted to the right wing to get him going, and it looks like it worked. The Russian star has three assists in two games for the season and will continue the hunt for his first goal on Thursday versus Dallas.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin collected an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over New Jersey. Washington's captain made his first appearance of the preseason after battling an undisclosed injury at the start of training camp. He linked up with John Carlson to help Dylan Strome score the team's fourth goal at the 13:47 mark in the third period. Ovechkin registered a game-high five hits across 14:25 of action but failed to register any shots on goal with two attempts. The injury left a cloud hanging over Ovechkin, but it looks like it wasn't anything serious, and the Russian sniper will be ready to start chasing down Wayne Gretzky's goal record when the season kicks off. The Capitals have three more preseason games scheduled, giving Ovechkin further opportunities to shake off some rust.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed) was able to take his skate test and practiced with the team on Saturday. He initially sat out the test on Thursday as the Capitals captain was dealing with a minor injury he suffered during the offseason. With a few weeks still to go until the team's regular-season opener, there doesn't appear to be too much concern regarding Ovechkin's health. The Capitals begin the action on Oct. 12 versus the New Jersey Devils.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed) left Monday's informal skate session just minutes after it began. According to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, Ovechkin had just finished stretching and warming up and was taking part in the team's first drill when he suddenly pulled up and winced in apparent discomfort. Silber suggests Ovechkin's exit could have been precautionary, but we should know more on Thursday when the Capitals captain is scheduled to speak on media day. Ovechkin, who turned 39 on Tuesday, will continue to chase Wayne Gretzky's goals record in the 2024-25 campaign. He will need to find the net 42 more times to get past The Great One. Ovechkin had a down year last term with 31 goals and 65 points in 79 outings but did get 42 goals in 73 appearances just two seasons ago while averaging over a point per game.
Alex Ovechkin Looking To Break Goals Record This Season
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin needs 42 more goals to pass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time top goal-scorer. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery and general manager Chris Patrick each believe we could witness history during the upcoming campaign. "Do I think he can score 42 goals this year? Yes, I do," Carbery said Monday. "I absolutely think he's capable of that." Newly-appointed Patrick shares the belief, saying, "'Ovi' has done so many things that people never thought he could do, so I think it's on the table for sure." Ovechkin's scoring rate has dropped in recent seasons, but he still managed a 30-goal year last term despite an awfully slow first half of the campaign, which included a career-worst 14-game goal drought. Fantasy managers shouldn't panic if Ovechkin is slow out of the gate again.
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin scored two more goals as part of a 3-0 win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon. The superstar struck twice in the third period to solidify the victory as he remains white-hot after what had largely been a down season by his lofty standards. Ovechkin now has an eye-popping eight goals over his last five games and is now up to 26 on the season after scoring 18 goals over the first 66 games of the season. The 38-year-old has 58 points in 67 games on the season and is willing his team toward a postseason berth as the Capitals now sit in the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of the Detroit Red Wings with the Capitals boasting a game in hand.
Alex Ovechkin Makes Special History With Monday's Outing
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin had another special outing on Monday versus Calgary, becoming the third player in NHL history with at least 19 consecutive 20-goal campaigns. He scored a pair of power-play goals in a 5-2 win, reaching 21 markers for the season. The veteran superstar has struggled to perform at his best for most of the season, but we have seen the Ovechkin of old since the All-Star break -- the Capitals captain has scored 12 goals in 20 games since play resumed. He's now on 52 points for the campaign with 64 games played.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin produced a big three-point effort in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils, scoring twice and adding an assist. The Capitals captain posted a pair of even-strength points before finishing off his night in the office with a power-play goal. The big effort took his point streak to nine games, which is Ovechkin's longest scoring run since the 2019-20 campaign. He's looked like a completely different player lately, producing eight goals in eight games after having the same number of goals with his first 43 outings of the campaign. Ovechkin has recorded 41 points (16 goals, 25 assists) in 51 games for the season, with 20 coming since the start of last month.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored in a fifth consecutive contest in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vancouver. The veteran star, who set a new NHL record with his 57th career empty-net goal on Saturday versus Boston, has massively struggled in front of the net this season, and it will be a big relief for fantasy managers to see him scoring again. Ovechkin's goal tally for the season now stands at 13, and he's had 36 total points in 48 appearances.
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's contest versus the visiting St. Louis Blues. The superstar winger has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury but was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for the first time since getting injured. It's been a career-worst season for the future Hall of Famer, who has netted just nine goals alongside 19 helpers for 27 points in 39 games. However, he does have a goal and six points over his last five games, while his 5.8% shooting rate is less than half of his 12.8% career mark. Don't be surprised to see No. 8 go on a goal-scoring binge once he returns to the lineup.
Alex Ovechkin A Full Practice Participant Wednesday
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower body) participated in a full practice with the team on Wednesday. The sniper has missed the last three games, and it's still to be determined if he will suit up for Thursday's road contest against the St. Louis Blues. "Positive step today with him taking part in a full practice, which was one of the hurdles that we needed him to be able to participate in a full practice," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said Wednesday. It's been a disappointing season for the goal-scoring legend, as Ovechkin has recorded just eight goals and 19 points across 39 games. However, a severely diminished 5.8% shooting rate sits well below his 12.8% career mark, suggesting a goal-scoring barrage could be on the horizon.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (lower body) was unavailable for the first time this season on Saturday against the Rangers. He was a game-time call for a second consecutive contest and didn't take the ice after playing through a lower-body ailment on Thursday versus Seattle. Ovechkin extended his point streak to six games against the Kraken, and he has recently boosted his productivity noticeably, getting to 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) for the season with 39 games played. T.J. Oshie skated on the top line in Ovechkin's absence on Saturday, scoring the game-winner in a 3-2 home victory.
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