Alex Ovechkin (lower body) day-to-day to open Capitals camp
May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) kneels on the ice after a stoppage in play against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is dealing with a lower-body injury to open training camp and sat out practice Thursday.
However, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery told reporters the injury was "nothing significant" and described Ovechkin as day-to-day, with no concern for a long-term absence.
Ovechkin, who turned 40 on Wednesday, is entering his 21st NHL season amid speculation that it will be his last.
The forward became the league's all-time leading goal-scorer last spring, passing Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894 goals in the final weeks of the season. Ovechkin netted 44 goals in 2024-25 to bring the record total to 897.
He's also amassed 726 assists for 1,623 career points in 1,491 games, played entirely for the Capitals.
--Field Level Media
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