Huge and Exciting Update Coming out of Washington Practice Involving None Other Than Alex Ovechkin
The Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin took part in his first official team practice since his fibula fracture on Saturday.
Alex Ovechkin was injured in an accidental collision with Utah Hockey Club forward Jack McBain last November. He fractured his left fibula and hasn't returned to the lineup since, but resumed on-ice training two weeks after the incident.
Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir shared a new development hinting at a potential return for Ovi.
Indeed, he announced that the player was back on the ice with his teammates today for the first time since the injury.
Here's what he posted on X:
The Capitals owner Ted Leonsis revealed at the latest Board of Governors meeting that Ovi was two or three weeks away from a full return, but according to El-Bashir, it could be sooner.
The insider added that this is the most work Ovi has done since the injury, leaving him to think the captain could even travel with the team next week:
El-Bashir also shared Spencer Carbery's comments on Ovi, who talked about the step taken in the right direction in the recovery process:
Ovechkin has already missed ten games due to his injury, but remains at the top of the team in goals, with 15, tied with Connor McMichael.
The player only needs 26 goals to get to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. Fans are eager to see if he'll be able to reach it this season despite this major injury setback.
The Caps have been great without Ovi, boasting a 7-2-1 record during his absence. His teammates will look to keep the momentum going tonight as they receive the Buffalo Sabres in Washington.
With a win, the team could increase their lead over the New Jersey Devils in the race for the Metropolitan Division's top position.
